Differentiation means creating multiple paths so that students of different readiness levels , interests, or learning profiles experience equally appropriate ways to absorb, use, develop, and present concepts as part of the daily learning process. Specific strategies for differentiation include:
  1. Anchor Activities represent specified ongoing activities on which students work independently
  2. Tiered Instruction is a means of teaching one concept and meeting the different learning needs in a group.
  3. Learning Centers represent a small area within the classroom where students work alone or interact with others, using instructional materials to explore one or more subject areas
  4. Personal Agendas are personalized lists of tasks that a student must complete in a specified time, usually two to three weeks.
  5. A Compacted Curriculum encourages teachers to assess students before beginning a unit of study or development of a skill. Students who do well on the pre-assessment do not continue work on what they already know.
  6. Flexible Grouping allows students to be appropriately challenged and avoids labeling a student's readiness as static.  Strategies for Differentiating  
  7. Interest-Based Investigations provide opportunities for students to explore topics of personal interest while supporting their research skills.
  8. A Learning Contract is a written agreement between a teacher and a student that will result in students working independently. The contract helps students to set daily and weekly work goals and develop management skills.
  9. Graphic Organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts or ideas.
  1. Exit Cards summarize in one clear sentence the main idea of a specific learning experience.

Differentiation Instruction Power Point from Carrol ISD

Differentiation PowerPoint