TJHSST Differentiated Instruction 3

Question 1

Which scenario best illustrates differentiation by 'product'?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Tiered assignments differentiating by content complexity

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Assigning different grades to different students for the same standards

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(TJHSST) Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Practice Test

(TJHSST) Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Practice Test

TJHSST Differentiated Instruction 3