Differentiation Quiz: True or False

1. Differentiation is False It is individualized instruction but it is not limited to just that. It Mapping a Foute
individualized includes everyone, not only those that are slow learners but also the Toward D.I
instruction. gifted students. Students can take different routes yet all head for the (Tomlinson) Text Ch.
same direction. 2 Pg 52, Dr. Gradel
(lecture)
2. Differentiated True • This allows teachers to provide instruction aimed at a high Mapping A Route
instruction means level of understanding Toward D.I
having high • All students are expected to achieve at optimal levels (Tomlinson)
expectations for all
students.
3. In differentiated False • Students can be grouped based on interest, readiness or Differentiation
instruction, students their learning profile Strategies Article
are always grouped • Students work as part of many different groups depending (The Access Center),
homogeneously (based on tasks and content Text Ch 2 Pg 52,
on readiness) • Flexible grouping options Reading Rockets:
What Makes
Differentiated
Instruction
Successful?
4. Differentiated False There are many times when it is not appropriate or necessary to offer Research Supported
assignments should be at all times Strategies (The
offered at all times. Access Center)
5. Differentiation False This allows for different levels of work to be assigned based on Mapping a Route
means assigning more student readiness, interest or learning profile. Toward D.I
work to some students (Tomlinson)
and less to others.
6. A differentiated True With the teacher’s guidance, choice allows students to choose ways Reading Rockets:
classroom provides to learn and to demonstrate what they have learned. What Makes
choice Differentiated
Instruction
Successful?
7. A learning contract False A learning contract is between a teacher and a student and the Differentiation
is used with students teacher specifies the necessary skills expected to be learned by the Strategies Article
who have behavior student and required components of the assignment, while the (The Access Center),
problems. student identifies methods for completing the tasks. Strategies for
Differentiating;
Enhance Learning
with Technology
8. Tiering assignments False • The purpose of tiering assignments is so that a teacher can Differentiated
means that they are meet the educational needs of a classroom of students with Instruction for
watered down for slow diverse abilities Reading TEDU
students. • Also, to focus on prior knowledge and continue to build Student Portfolio
upon it Basics—
Differentiated
Instruction
9. Pre-and ongoing True Pre and on-going assessment allows teachers to adjust instruction in Research Supported
assessment guides response to the students needs Strategies ( The
differentiated Access Center)
instruction.
10. Anchor activities False • They are high quality filler activities for those who finish Differentiation
are busy work. an assignment earlier than most or can be used to fill a Strategies
time slot.
• Must be worthy of a student’s time and relevant.

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