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Handout 7

Strategies for Differentiating Instruction


Differentiation is a process through which teachers enhance learning by matching student
characteristics to instruction and assessment. Differentiation allows all students to access
the same classroom curriculum by providing entry points, learning tasks, and outcomes that
are tailored to students needs. In a differentiated classroom, variance occurs in the way in
which students gain access to the content being taught (Hall, Strangman, & Meyer, 2003).
Teachers can differentiate content, process, and/or product for students (Tomlinson, 1997).
Differentiation of content refers to a change in the material being learned by the student. For
example, if the classroom objective is for all students to write persuasive paragraphs, some
of the students may be learning to use a topic sentence and supporting details, while others
may be learning to use outside sources to defend their viewpoint. Differentiation of process
refers to the way in which the student accesses material. One student may explore a
learning center while another student collects information from the web. Differentiation of
product refers to the way in which the student shows what he or she has learned. For
example, to demonstrate understanding of the plot of a story, one student may create a skit,
while another student writes a book report.
When teachers differentiate, they do so in response to students readiness, interest, and/or
learning profile. Readiness refers to the skill level and background knowledge of the child.
Teachers use diagnostic assessments to determine students readiness. Interest refers to
topics that the student may want to explore or that will motivate the student. Teachers can
ask students about their outside interests and even include students in the unit-planning
process. Finally, the students learning profile includes learning style (for example, is the
student a visual, auditory, tactile, or kinesthetic learner), grouping preferences (for example,
does the student work best individually, with a partner, or in a large group), and
environmental preferences (for example, does the student need lots of space or a quiet area
to work). When a teacher differentiates, all of these factors can be taken into account
individually or in combination (Tomlinson, 1997).
The table in this document provides descriptions of eight differentiation strategies, ways in
which the strategies are primarily used to differentiate instruction, and guidelines for their
use. Teachers should select differentiation strategies based on the curriculum taught and the
needs of students in their classrooms.

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Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use

Description of Strategy

Things to Consider

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Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Independent
Study

Interest

The student and teacher identify


topics of interest to the student.
Together they plan a method of
investigating the topic and decide
upon the outcome of the

Base the project on


student interest

Provide guidance
and structure to
ensure high

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Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Interest
Centers or
Interest
Groups

Interest,
Readiness

Interest centers (usually used with


younger students) and interest
groups (usually used with older

learners) are set up so that

Incorporate student
interest
Encourage students
to help create tasks

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Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
learning experiences are directed
toward a specific learner interest.
They allow students to choose a
topic and can be motivating to

and define products

Adjust for student


readiness

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Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
students. If they are used as
enrichment, they can allow the
study of topics beyond the
general curriculum. Groups

Establish clear
criteria for success

Adjust blocks of work


time based on

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
address student readiness when
they are differentiated by level of
complexity and independence
required.

student readiness

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
For example, in a unit about the
water cycle, students can choose
to work in groups on the different
types of clouds, evaporation using
water or ice, the properties of

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
water when it freezes, how the
lack of water effects living
organisms, or erosion.

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Flexible
Grouping

Interest,
Readiness,
Learning
Profile

Students work as part of many

different groups depending on the


task and/or content. Sometimes
students are placed in groups
based on readiness, other times

Ensure that all


students have the
opportunity to work
with other students

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
based on interest and/or learning
profile. Groups can either be
assigned by the teacher or
chosen by the students. Students
can be assigned purposefully to a

who are similar and


dissimilar from
themselves in terms
of interest,

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
group or assigned randomly. This
strategy allows students to work
with a wide variety of peers and
keeps them from being labeled as
advanced or struggling.

readiness, and
learning profile
Alternate purposeful
assignment of

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
For example, in a reading class,
the teacher may assign groups
based on readiness for phonics
instruction, but allow students to

groups with random


assignment or
student selection

Ensure that all

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
choose their own groups for book
reports, based on the book topic.

students have been


given the skills to
work collaboratively

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.

Provide clear
guidelines for group
functioning that are
taught in advance of

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
group work and
consistently
reinforced

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Multiple
Levels of
Questions

Readiness,
Learning
Profiles

Teachers adjust the types of

questions and the ways in which


they are presented based on what
is needed to advance problem

Use wait time before


taking student
answers
Adjust the

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
solving skills and responses. This
strategy ensures that all students
will be accountable for information
and thinking at a high level and

complexity,
abstractness, type of
response necessary,
and connections

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
that all students will be
challenged. Finally, all students
benefit from this strategy because
all can learn from a wide range of

required between
topics based on
readiness and
learning profile

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
questions and responses.
For example, the teacher
prepares a list of questions about
a topic that the whole class is

Encourage students
to build upon their
own answers and
the answers of other

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
studying. During a discussion, the
teacher asks initial questions to

specific students, based on


readiness. All students are

students
If appropriate, give
students a chance to
talk to partners or

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
encouraged to ask and answer
follow-up questions.

write down their


answers before
responding

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Tiered
Assignments
and Products

Readiness

Assignments and products are


designed to instruct and assess
students on essential skills that
are provided at different levels of

Focus task on a key


concept

Use a variety of
resource materials at

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
complexity, abstractness, and
open-endedness. The curricular
content and objective(s) are the
same, but the process and/or

different levels of
complexity and
associated with
different learning

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
product are varied according to
the students level of readiness.
For example, students with
moderate understanding about a

modalities

Adjust task by
complexity,
abstractness,

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
topic are asked to draw a picture
and orally tell about it, or write a
sentence or two. Students with a
more advanced understanding

number of steps,
concreteness, and
independence to
ensure challenge

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
are asked to write a paragraph or
create a book to read to the
class.

and not frustration

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Learning
Contracts

Readiness,
Learning
Profiles

Learning contracts begin with an


agreement between the teacher
and the student. The teacher
specifies the necessary skills
expected to be learned by the

Match skills to the


readiness of the
learner

Allow student choice


in the way in which

Handout 7

Differentiation
Strategy
Primary Use
Compacting

Readiness

Description of Strategy
Compacting is the process of
eliminating teaching or student
practice due to previous mastery
of learning objectives.
Compacting involves a three step
process:

Things to Consider

Thoroughly preassess the learners


knowledge and
document findings

Explain the process


and its benefits to
1.
assess the student to the student
determine his/her level of knowledge
Create written plans
on the material to be studied and
determine what he/she still needs and
to timelines for
study
master
2.

create plans for what theAllow student choice


student needs to know, and excuse
in the
enrichment or
student from studying what he/sheaccelerated study
already knows

3.

create plans for freed-up time


to be spent in enriched or accelerated
study

For example, if the Pre-K or


kindergarten class is learning to
identify numerals 0-5.
Assessment shows that two
students already can identify
these numerals. These students
are excused from completing the
identifying activities and are
taught to add and subtract up to 5
instead.
The same holds true for a second
grade class learning numbers up
to 1,000. If diagnostics show
some students already have
mastered this, they are excused
from class practice and are
required to work on the inverse
relationship between addition and
subtraction of these numbers.
Choice
Boards

Readiness,
Interest,
Learning
Profiles

Choice boards are organizers that


contain a variety of activities.
Students can choose one or
several activities to complete as
they learn a skill or develop a

Include choices that


reflect a range of
interests and
learning styles
Guide students in

Handout 7

References
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. http://www.ascd.org
Hall, T., Strangman, N., & Meyer, A. (2003). Differentiated Instruction and Implications for
UDL Implementation. National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum. Retrieved
July 9, 2004 from:
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/udl/diffinstruction.asp.
Tomlinson, C.A. (1999). How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms.
Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

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Diner MenuSymbols, Icons and Traditions of the United States


Appetizer (Everyone Shares)

Draw the American Flag

Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to a


friend.

Draw a picture of our national bird.


Create a rap or song that explains why
we celebrate Veterans Day.

Entre (Select One)

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Side Dishes (Select at Least Two)

Make a book of five American symbols or


icon. Draw a picture and label each page.

Create a graphic comparing the


differences of the first flag of the United
States to our present day flag.
Write a journal entry telling about
Presidents Day.
Create the Statue of Liberty from blocks, Legos, or materials from the Creation Station.

Dessert (Optional)

Create a test to assess the teachers


knowledge of the symbols, icons and
traditions of the United States.

Diner MenuConcept ___________________________________


Appetizer (Everyone Shares)

Handout 7

Entre (Select One)


1.

2.

3.

Side Dishes (Select at Least Two)


1.

2.

3.

4.

Dessert (Optional)
1.

2.

Handout 2c

Choice Chart
Content Area Objective:

Handout 2c

Think-Tac-Toe
Book Report

Handout 2c

Draw a picture of the main


character.

Perform a play that shows an


alternative conclusion for the
story.

Write a song about one of the


main events.

Write a poem about two main


events in the story.

Make a poster that shows the


order of events in the story.

Dress up as your favorite


character and perform a speech
telling who you are.

Create a T-Graph comparing


this story with another story
youve read.

Write a paragraph about the


main character.

Make a diagram or map that


shows the setting of the story.

Think-Tac-Toe
Content Area Objective:

Handout 2c

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Tiered ActivityIdentify, Describe and Extend Simple Patterns


Kindergarten Classroom

Outcome/Objective

Beginning

Intermediate

Advanced

Students will identify


an ABAB pattern
and be able to

Students will Identify


more complex
patterns (i.e. AAB,

Students will identify


a complex pattern
(AABC, ABBA,

Handout 2c

Instruction/Activity

explain why it is a
pattern.

ABC, AABB) and


extend an existing
pattern.

ABCD) and create


one on their own with
manipulatives.

Students will receive


explicit instruction in
what a pattern is and
with guided help, find
patterns within their
environment.

Students will receive


explicit instruction in
how to read
patterns using labels
(ABC, or green,
yellow, blue, or
circle, triangle,
square) and how a
pattern must repeat
and continue.

Students will receive


explicit instruction in
how to read
patterns using labels
(ABCD, or green,
yellow, blue, red, or
circle, triangle,
square, oval) and
how a pattern must
repeat and continue.

Independent practice:
They will find a more
complex pattern
either within the
environment or from
samples and extend
the pattern using
manipulatives or
drawings.

Independent practice:
They will create a
complex pattern
using manipulatives
and then reproduce
the pattern on a
paper strip either by
drawing or using
stamps or stickers.

Students will be able


to extend a more
complex pattern
either using
manipulatives or by
reproducing the
pattern on paper and
read the pattern
using labels.

Students will be able


to create a complex
pattern using
manipulatives or on
paper and read the
pattern using labels.
More advanced:
recreate the same
pattern underneath
using additional
symbols or alternative
materials.

Independent practice:
They will find a
simple ABAB pattern
either within the
environment or from
a grouping of patterns
and non-patterns and
reproduce on a strip
of paper.

Assessment

Students will be able


to correctly identify
simple patterns from
within the
environment or from
a grouping of patterns
and non-patterns and
orally explain why it is
a pattern.

Learning Contract
My question or topic is:

Handout 2c

To find out about my question or topic:


I will read:

I will look at and listen to:

I will draw:

I will write:

I will need:

Heres how I will share what I know:

I will finish by this date:


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by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
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Resources on Differentiated Instruction


Books, Articles, and Briefs
Armstrong, T. (1994). Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development.
A summary of this book and information about other resources for multiple intelligences can
be found at: http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=1000.

Handout 2c

Cole, R. Educating Everyones Children: Diverse teaching strategies for diverse learners.
Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Information about this book and two sample chapters can be found at:
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/1995cole/1995coletoc.htm l
Hall, Tracey. (2002). Differentiated Instruction: Effective Classroom Practices Report. Wakefield,
MA: National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum.
Available at: http://www.cast.org/ncac/classroompractice/cpractice02.doc
Tomlison, C.A. (1999). The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners.
Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Information about this book and four of the books chapters can be found at:
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/1999tomlinson/1999tomlinsontoc.html
Tomlinson, C.A. & Eidson, C.C. (2003). Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for
Differentiating Curriculum. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development.
Information about this book and a link to one of the books chapters can be found at:
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/2003a_tomlinson/2003a_tomlinsontoc.html
Tomlison, C.A. (2000). Leadership for Differentiating Schools and Classrooms. Alexandria, VA:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Information about this book and links to two of its chapters can be found at:
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/2000tomlinson/2000tomlinsontoc.html
Tomlison, C.A. (1999). Mapping a Route Towards Differentiated Instruction. Educational
Leadership.
Available at: http://www.ascd.org/pdi/demo/diffinstr/tomlinson2.html
Tomlison, C.A. (2000). Differentiation of Instruction in the Elementary Grades.
Available at: http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/differentiation.html
Willis, S. & Mann, L. (2000). Differentiating instruction: Finding manageable ways to meet
individual needs. Curriculum Update. Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development.
Available at: http://www.ascd.org/ed_topics/cu2000win_willis.html
Wormeli, R. (2003). Differentiating Instruction: A Modified Concerto in Four Movements.
Available at:
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/modified_concerto.html

Handout 2c

Content Area Websites


Reading
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/rcompindex.htm
This website contains free online tutorials for 11 reading strategies, grades 35. Students can
take on-line assessments and independently complete activities.
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/archives.html
This CNN website provides reading comprehension practice. Students can have a variety of
articles read aloud through Real Player, watch movie clips, and complete activities related to
vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sequencing.
http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/
Reading is Fundamentals Reading Planet for Kids. This website allows students to listen to
books being read aloud, create their own books to print, review books, write stories with other
kids, and play games that reinforce reading skills.
Writing
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/writers/about.html
This website allows writers aged 518 to publish their writing (essays, stories, poems) online,
give and receive feedback, add to stories already in progress, and participate in a writing
discussion board. The site also has a writers workshop section that provides how-to
instruction for various genres, as well as writing prompts.
http://www.brighteye.com/texthelp.htm
This website advertises products that read text out loud and gives students a word predictor, a
homophone locator, a thesaurus, a spell checker, and a dictionary. A free demonstration of the
software is available.

Math
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/index.html
This website contains the Virtual Library of Interactive Manipulatives for Interactive
Mathematics.
http://www.arcytech.org/
This website demonstrates mathematical concepts through the use of on-line manipulatives.

Handout 2c

http://www.webmath.com
Webmath allows students to get direct, web-based help with math problems.
http://coe.jmu.edu/mathvidsr/
MathVids is an interactive website that assists teachers in effectively teaching students who
have difficulty learning math.
Science
http://www.uvm.edu/~jmorris/Sci.html#Virtual
This website from the University of Vermont provides links to many science programs, including
virtual field trips and experiences, science museums, lessons and unit plans, videos, and
software.
http://pals.sri.com
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS) is an on-line, continually updated resource
bank of science performance assessment tasks indexed according to the National Science
Education Standards (NSES) and other standards frameworks. The tasks include student
directions and response forms, administration procedures, scoring rubrics, and examples of
student work.
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
The Science Fair Central site provides a complete guide to science fair projects. The website
has science projects and ideas that can be used for science fairs, for group projects in the
science classroom, or for student independent studies. There are also links to websites and
books and a Q&A section to which students can submit questions about their projects.

Social Studies
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/
National Geographics Map Machine, is a website that allows users to search for nearly any place on
Earth and view the location at the street level or from a satellite's perspective. There are also printable
physical, historical, political, and topographic maps.

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/
The New York Times Learning Network for grades 312. Has a Student Connections section
that allows students to explore, learn about current events, and write to the editor. The site also
has connections for teachers.

Handout 2c

http://www.historyplace.com/index.html
This website has an online museum of exhibits related to history, including photos and timelines.
The website also includes point of view essays, insights and excerpts from notable authors, and
a homework help section.

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