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Differentiated Instruction Flashcards

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  1. A TJHSST teacher notices that some students finish assignments in half the allotted time while others need extra support. Which differentiation strategy best addresses this range simultaneously?

    Answer: Using tiered assignments with varying complexity levels

    Tiered assignments allow all students to work on the same concept but at appropriately challenging complexity levels.

  2. In a differentiated classroom, 'flexible grouping' means students are:

    Answer: Regrouped frequently based on readiness, interest, or learning profile

    Flexible grouping involves regularly changing group composition based on the current learning goal and student needs.

  3. Which of the following is the BEST example of differentiating by 'process'?

    Answer: Providing graphic organizers for some students while others use outlines

    Differentiating by process means varying how students make sense of content, such as using different scaffolding tools.

  4. A student at TJHSST is a visual-spatial learner struggling with a complex biology concept. Which differentiation approach targets their learning profile?

    Answer: Providing a detailed concept map or diagram of the process

    Visual-spatial learners benefit from diagrams and concept maps that represent information graphically.

  5. What does 'readiness' refer to in the context of differentiated instruction?

    Answer: A student's current proximity to the learning goals being taught

    Readiness reflects where a student currently is relative to the learning objectives, not attitude or effort.

  6. Which assessment practice most directly informs differentiation in a TJHSST course?

    Answer: Pre-assessments administered before a new unit begins

    Pre-assessments reveal prior knowledge and skill gaps, allowing teachers to plan targeted differentiation before instruction begins.

  7. A teacher using 'learning contracts' in a differentiated classroom is primarily doing which of the following?

    Answer: Giving students structured choice in how they demonstrate mastery

    Learning contracts outline agreed-upon tasks and options, giving students structured autonomy in their learning path.

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