Differentiation: Part 1- Introduction

What is the primary reason teachers should use differentiated instruction?

• To adhere strictly to the curriculum requirements

• To ensure all students learn in the same way

• To meet the diverse needs of students with varying learning styles, socioeconomic statuses, and exceptionalities

• To focus only on high-performing students

Which of the following is NOT a way to differentiate instruction?

• Varying the difficulty level of tasks

• Using only one method of evaluation for all students

• Providing different levels of instructional support

• Allowing students to choose their assignments

What does the term “product” refer to in differentiated instruction?

• The content being taught

• How the learning environment is arranged

• The methods used to teach the content

• The ways students demonstrate their learning, like choice products or homework

When differentiating based on students' learning profiles, which of the following strategies might a teacher not use?

• Media center and Rubrics

• Collaboration Spaces and Flexible Seating

• Varied Texts and Small Group Instruction

• Tiered Activities and Graphic Organizers

Scenario: Ms. Lopez is planning a S.T.E.M. lesson for her class. She knows her students have varying levels of readiness, interests, and learning profiles. To ensure every student can engage with the lesson, she decides to use choice boards, graphic organizers, and flexible seating.

Question: Which approach is Ms. Lopez using to address her students' diverse needs?

• Standardized Instruction

• Direct Instruction

• Differentiated Instruction

• Inquiry-Based Learning