PECT Differentiated Instruction Methods 3

Question 1

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes providing multiple means of representation, action and expression, and:

Accepted Answer

Engagement

Answer

UDL's three principles are multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression.

Question 2

A teacher pre-assesses a math unit and finds three students have already mastered the skill. The best differentiated response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a compacted curriculum with enrichment tasks

Answer

Curriculum compacting lets students who show mastery skip redundant work and pursue enrichment.

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a learning station or center model?

Accepted Answer

Allow students to engage content in varied ways at different stations

Answer

Stations let students access content through multiple varied tasks, supporting differentiation.

Question 4

A choice board (think-tac-toe) primarily differentiates instruction by giving students options for:

Accepted Answer

How they learn and demonstrate understanding

Answer

Choice boards offer varied process and product options, increasing student autonomy.

Question 5

When differentiating for an English Language Learner, which strategy best supports content comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Using visuals, realia, and native-language supports

Answer

Visuals, realia, and home-language supports make grade-level content comprehensible without lowering expectations.

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