IBEC Differentiated Instruction 3

Question 1

Which of Tomlinson's four classroom elements is being differentiated when a teacher adjusts the level of abstraction in a concept?

Accepted Answer

Content

Answer

Adjusting abstraction level in what students learn is a form of content differentiation, targeting readiness differences.

Question 2

A teacher uses 'anchor activities' in a DI classroom. What is their primary function?

Accepted Answer

To keep students meaningfully engaged when they complete primary tasks early

Answer

Anchor activities provide purposeful, independent work that prevents downtime and extends learning for students who finish early.

Question 3

Which scenario best demonstrates differentiating by learning environment?

Accepted Answer

Offering students a choice of quiet individual workspaces or collaborative tables

Answer

Environmental differentiation adjusts physical or social conditions of the classroom to support diverse learners' needs.

Question 4

An IB teacher uses exit tickets daily. How does this practice support DI?

Accepted Answer

It generates formative data that guides next-day instructional grouping and task design

Answer

Exit tickets are a quick formative tool that reveal misconceptions and readiness gaps, allowing teachers to adjust the next lesson.

Question 5

What distinguishes 'readiness-based' differentiation from 'interest-based' differentiation?

Accepted Answer

Readiness-based targets current skill and knowledge levels; interest-based connects content to student passions

Answer

Readiness differentiation matches task complexity to current ability, while interest differentiation hooks students' engagement through relevant topics.

(IBEC) International Baccalaureate Certified Teacher Practice Test

(IBEC) International Baccalaureate Certified Teacher Practice Test

IBEC Differentiated Instruction 3