Mrs. Lisa Hardman
-Academic Coach
Content: What the student needs to learn -
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Using reading materials at varying readibility levels
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Texts in Audio
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Vocabulary based on student readiness
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Presentation of material in various forms that connect to various learning styles
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Small Group intervention or enrichment depending on student needs
Process: How the student connects to the content -
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Using tiered activities through which all learners work with the same important understandings and skills, but proceed with different levles of support, challenge, or complexity
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Interest centers that allow students to explore the topic or skill at various levels
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Using manipulatives or other hands-on supports for students who need them
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Varying the length of time on a task
Product: The final result of the student's learning -
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Student Choice in product - choice boards that allow for student creativity
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Use of Rubrics that support student understanding of the content
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Varied group, partner, or individual work
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Both Formative and Summative Assessements
Three Areas to Differentiate Instruction
Differentiation options based on student readiness, interest, and learning styles can take place in three areas of classroom activity: content, process, and product.