Differentiation Quiz: True or False?

True Why or Why Not? HDYKT

or
False?
Differentiation is individualized True “Our schools […] can establish heterogeneous communities of learning Tomlinson
instruction. (attending to issues of equity) built solidly on high-quality curriculum “Mapping”
and instruction that strive to maximize the capacity of each learner.” Pg. 1
Differentiated instruction True By differentiating instruction, you’re playing into your students’ Textbook
means having high strengths, so all of them should meet you’re high expectations, because Pg. 54
expectations for all students. they are able to do the work.
In differentiated instruction, False In differentiated classrooms, the students should be grouped not only Storm & Centerbar
students are always grouped on their readiness, but their interest in the subject area, and their PowerPoint
homogeneously (based on learner profiles.
readiness).
Differentiated assignments False Sometimes a teacher should assign the same assignment to all the Tomlinson
should be offered at all times. different levels in the class to see where all of the students are in Handout #1
comparison to learning levels.
Differentiation means False Teachers shouldn’t assign more homework to some students, just work Tomlinson
assigning more work to some of a higher complexity for the students who can handle it. “Mapping”
students and less to others.
A differentiated classroom True A differentiated classroom lets the students and the teachers choose Tomlinson
provides choice. what will work best for the group, so that they can learn the most. “Mapping”
A learning contract is used False A learning contract is for all students, so that both the students and the Tomlinson
with students who have teacher know what is expected of them during a certain unit. Handout #1
behavior problems.
Tiering assignments means False “The curricular content and objective(s) are the same, but the process Tomlinson
that they are watered down and/or product are varied according to the student’s level of Handout #1
for slower students. readiness.”
Pre- and ongoing assessments True Some students may make great strides during a unit and may need Tomlinson
guides differentiated harder material so that they still feel challenged. “Mapping”
instruction.
Anchor activities are busy False Anchor activities are activities that must be done to further the Tomlinson
work. students’ knowledge, and pertains to the lesson. “Mapping”

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