Selective Test Differentiated Instruction 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of scaffolding within a differentiated lesson?

Accepted Answer

Providing sentence starters and graphic organizers to help a struggling writer organize ideas

Answer

Scaffolds like sentence starters and graphic organizers temporarily support students until they can perform independently.

Question 2

What distinguishes differentiated instruction from individualized instruction (IEPs)?

Accepted Answer

DI is a classroom-wide instructional approach, while IEPs are legally binding individual plans for students with disabilities

Answer

DI is a general teaching philosophy applied to all learners, while IEPs are formal legal documents with mandated services for students with identified disabilities.

Question 3

During a small-group reading lesson, what should the rest of the class be doing in a differentiated classroom?

Accepted Answer

Completing independent anchor activities aligned to current learning goals

Answer

Independent anchor activities keep non-group students engaged in meaningful learning while the teacher works with a small group.

Question 4

A teacher groups students by interest for a science project on ecosystems. Students who love marine life study oceans; students who love forests study temperate biomes. This is differentiation by:

Accepted Answer

Interest

Answer

Grouping students by personal interest in a topic — while covering the same science standards — is classic interest-based differentiation.

Question 5

Which statement about differentiating for gifted learners is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Gifted learners benefit from curriculum compacting, acceleration, and deeper open-ended inquiry

Answer

Curriculum compacting, acceleration, and open-ended inquiry provide appropriate challenge and growth for gifted learners within the classroom.

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Selective Test Differentiated Instruction 5