Quiz on Differentiation in Teaching

According to the student's definition, what is the first step in differentiation?

• Asking kids to start and stop everything together

• Teaching a whole unit and then giving a test

• Creating a classroom environment that actively encourages learning

• Using the same materials for every activity

What did the student think was critically important for teachers to have in order to engage kids?

• Pre-assessment and formative assessment

• High-quality curriculum

• Teaching in exactly the same way every time

• Not tailoring lesson plans for different students

What did the student suggest as the third step in differentiation?

• Teaching a whole unit and then giving a test

• Using the same materials for every activity

• Not tailoring lesson plans for different students

• Continuously checking where kids are relative to learning outcomes

According to the student, what is the fourth step in differentiation?

• Using the same materials for every activity

• Teaching in exactly the same way every time

• Not checking where kids are relative to learning outcomes

• Tailoring lesson plans for different students

What did the teacher add as the fifth element of differentiation?

• Learning to lead and manage a flexible classroom

• Using the same materials for every activity

• Not tailoring lesson plans for different students

• Teaching in exactly the same way every time

According to the teacher, what is differentiation?

• A continuum, not a point

• A fixed point with no further progress

• A one-time process with a clear endpoint

• A process that doesn't require any improvement

What do the best teachers with differentiation do according to the text?

• Don't use any rubrics or standards

• Believe they have reached the endpoint

• Never seek improvement

• Explain how much further they have to go

What does the teacher believe is critical for creating a classroom that allows for flexibility?

• Having clear structures that give stability and predictability

• Not allowing more than one thing to happen at a time

• Using the same materials for every activity

• Teaching in exactly the same way every time