Differentiated+Instruction+I

= = //"__Fair__ doesn't mean everyone gets the same thing; __Fair__ means that everyone gets what they need."

Think 7 to Differentiate Instruction://

By addressing student
 * //Readiness//
 * //Interests/Passion//
 * //Learning Profile//

You can differentiate the
 * //Process//
 * //Product//
 * //Learning Environment//
 * //Content//


 * Three Keys Teachers Can Provide to their Students to help them unlock the gate to knowledge:**

before differentiation can occur. Both of the following sample maps can be given to students and parents at the beginning of the school year, and visited periodically by teacher and student to review need for differentiation. * The curriculum map is a combination of several maps from Heidi Hayes Jacobs. * Six middle and high school teachers were trained in the Framework Design Model (Course Organizer)
 * Key # 1: Curriculum Mapping** - Students and teacher must see the entire journey and know the destination






 * Key # 2: Rigorous Engagement through Anchor Activities and Student Choice Activities** - Students need control over their learning. Teachers need to have an extensive "bag of tricks" prepared for each lesson in order to continuously offer different choices for how students will reach the standard. //Anchor activities// can be offered for every unit or lesson so that students always have something on which to work. Choice activities come in a variety of formats; a sample RAFT and choice board are included below.







Teachers must always be aware of the level of understanding of each student in the classroom. //Criterion referenced assessments// (scored against a standard) are preferable to //norm referenced assessments// (scored in relation to the other students in the class).
 * Key # 3: Unceasing assessment** - //Pre-test// / //Formative assessments// / //Summative assessment//