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Component 2: Differentiated Instruction Flashcards

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  1. A teacher notices that three students consistently finish assignments early and correctly. What is the MOST appropriate differentiated response?

    Answer: Provide extension tasks that deepen conceptual understanding

    Extension tasks that deepen understanding challenge advanced learners without simply accelerating pacing.

  2. Which data source is MOST useful for identifying a student's readiness level before a new unit?

    Answer: Pre-assessment results

    Pre-assessments reveal what students already know about upcoming content, directly informing instructional grouping and pacing.

  3. A student with dyslexia struggles to demonstrate content knowledge through written tests. Which differentiated accommodation best addresses this?

    Answer: Allow oral responses or audio-recorded answers

    Oral or recorded responses allow the student to demonstrate knowledge without the barrier that dyslexia creates with written output.

  4. When forming flexible small groups for differentiated instruction, how often should group membership be reviewed?

    Answer: Regularly, based on ongoing assessment data

    Flexible grouping requires regular reassignment based on current performance data to avoid tracking students into fixed ability groups.

  5. A teacher uses 'tiered assignments' in a mixed-ability class. What is the defining feature of this strategy?

    Answer: Different versions of a task address the same learning goal at varied complexity levels

    Tiered assignments share the same learning objective but are scaffolded to different complexity levels matching students' readiness.

  6. Which scenario BEST illustrates differentiation by product?

    Answer: Letting students demonstrate mastery through a video, poster, or written report

    Differentiation by product allows students to show mastery through varied formats that match their strengths and learning profiles.

  7. An NBPTS-certified teacher documents her differentiation decisions in lesson plans primarily to:

    Answer: Demonstrate reflection and intentional alignment between student needs and instructional choices

    Documentation reflects the teacher's professional thinking, showing how assessment evidence directly shaped instructional decisions.