Differentiation Quiz: True or False??

T(rue) Why or why not? HDYKT?

or
F(alse
)?
1.Differentiation is F To differentiate instruction is to recognize students Mapping a Route
individualized instruction varying background knowledge, readiness, language, Toward DI
preferences in learning, interests, and to react
responsively.
2. Differentiated T It believes everyone can learn, they just take Mapping a Route
instruction means having different paths to get there. Toward DI
high expectation for all
students.
3. In differentiated F Students may be grouped differently depending DI Overview
instruction, students are on what the teacher feels is most appropriate. In
always grouped some cases groups may consist of a lower and
homogeneously (based higher level student.
on readiness)
4. Differentiated F It is not always possible to offer it at all times, DI Overview
assignments should be but it is important to try to as often as possible.
offered at all times.
5. Differentiation means F It may mean assigning different assignments Edu 105
assigning more work to with the same focus to students of different
some students and less learning levels, but the amount of work is
to others. equitable.
6. A differentiated T It is important to offer choices to suite different DI Overview
classroom provides types of learning styles. (Tic Tac Know board)
choice.
7. A learning contract is F A learning contract is used for giving students DI Overview
used with students who choice on assignments. There are certain criteria,

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have behavior problems.
8. Tiering assignments
means that they are
watered down for slow
students.
9. Pre- and ongoing
assessment guides
differentiated instruction.
10. Anchor activities are
busy work.
but students are given a lot of leeway.
F It means students are assessed at different levels Edu 105
of complexity, based on the students learning
level.
T It is important to know what students’ Edu 105
understandings are to know what needs more
work.
F They enforce information taught during class and Edu 276
give students an opportunity to practice what
they’ve learned.

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