GLA Differentiated Instruction 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a key principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as it relates to differentiated instruction?

Accepted Answer

Provide multiple means of representation, action, and engagement

Answer

UDL emphasizes proactively building multiple pathways into lessons so all learners can access content.

Question 2

A literacy teacher uses 'anchor activities' in her classroom. What is the primary purpose of anchor activities?

Accepted Answer

To keep students productively engaged while the teacher works with other groups

Answer

Anchor activities are independent, meaningful tasks students return to whenever they finish assigned work, allowing the teacher to facilitate small-group instruction.

Question 3

Which scenario best illustrates differentiation by 'learning profile'?

Accepted Answer

Allowing a student to demonstrate comprehension through a recorded podcast instead of a written essay

Answer

Differentiating by learning profile means adjusting how students show what they know based on their strengths and preferred modes of expression.

Question 4

A teacher is planning a lesson on informational text structures. She creates three versions of the same article: original, partially outlined, and fully outlined with annotations. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Tiered tasks based on readiness

Answer

Scaffolded versions of the same text represent tiered tasks aligned to different readiness levels.

Question 5

Which statement about differentiated instruction and standards is accurate?

Accepted Answer

All students work toward the same standards through varied pathways

Answer

DI does not change the learning goals — it changes the paths students take to reach the same high standards.

(GLA) Graduation Literacy Assessments Practice Test

(GLA) Graduation Literacy Assessments Practice Test

GLA Differentiated Instruction 3