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Differentiated Instruction Flashcards

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  1. Which scenario best illustrates differentiation by 'product'?

    Answer: Letting students choose between a written report, a presentation, or a podcast to demonstrate learning

    Differentiating by product means varying the ways students demonstrate what they have learned.

  2. What is the primary purpose of 'anchor activities' in a differentiated classroom?

    Answer: To give students meaningful work when they finish early, keeping them engaged

    Anchor activities are pre-planned, ongoing tasks students work on independently whenever they complete other work.

  3. At TJHSST, a math teacher creates three versions of a problem set — one with scaffolding, one standard, and one with extension problems. This is an example of:

    Answer: Tiered assignments differentiating by content complexity

    Tiered assignments adjust the complexity or depth of the same core content to match different readiness levels.

  4. Carol Ann Tomlinson, a leading DI researcher, emphasizes that differentiated instruction is NOT about:

    Answer: Assigning different grades to different students for the same standards

    DI does not mean different grading standards; all students are held to the same learning goals with varied pathways.

  5. Which of the following BEST describes the role of the teacher in a fully differentiated TJHSST classroom?

    Answer: Acting as a facilitator who designs varied learning experiences based on student data

    In a differentiated classroom, the teacher is a designer and facilitator who responds to ongoing data about student needs.

  6. A student demonstrates mastery of a topic before instruction begins. Which DI response is most appropriate?

    Answer: Allow the student to compact the curriculum and pursue enrichment or acceleration

    Curriculum compacting allows students who demonstrate prior mastery to move forward or explore deeper topics.

  7. Which statement about differentiated instruction and special education is most accurate?

    Answer: DI and IEP accommodations are complementary and can be implemented together

    DI strategies and IEP accommodations can work together; DI is a whole-class philosophy while IEPs address individual legal requirements.

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