Differentiation

Strategies to Facilitate Successful Differentiation
**Adapting Resources and Materials**
 * resources at many reading levels
 * posting visual reminders
 * media resources and guest speakers
 * audio (podcasts, CD, mp3)
 * visual aids
 * other print materials
 * student organizers
 * FM system
 * study guides [], []


 * Adapting Instructional Strategies**
 * thematic or integrated teaching
 * cooperative learning (paired reading, peer tutoring, think/pair/share)
 * activity-based learning
 * active learning
 * reading to students
 * teach note-taking and study skills with content (eg. interactive bookmark, Sum-It-Up!, Column Note-Taking, Noting What I've Learned)
 * pair auditory and visual information
 * break down large projects into manageable chunks
 * appropriate questioning techniques
 * graphic organizers [], []
 * field experiences

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 * Adapting Expectations
 * different assignments or products
 * offering choice
 * privately negotiate expectations with student(s)
 * balanced assessment plan
 * accommodate needs of student(s) during testing
 * demonstrate criteria for success; check for understanding