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2. What is differentiation? -Differentiated instruction means changing the pace, level, or kind of instruction you provide in response to individual learners’ needs, styles, or interests (Heacox, 2002, pg. 5). - - This means learning is not one size fits all. Lessons are adapted to meet the needs of the students in each class.

3. What is differentiation? - Flexible groups are used in differentiated instruction. This means instructional groups will be created and prescribed certain activities based on student learning needs (Heacox, 2002, pg. 85). - Groupings and tasks are always changing. Students will be given the opportunity to learn from an individual starting point (Heacox, 2002, - pg. 15).

4. Flexible Groups - Throughout the year, students will be grouped together to complete certain tasks that fit their instructional needs or interests. Groups are always changing, depending on the lesson and which skills each student has mastered. - Sometimes students will be working cooperatively and sometimes they will just be working on the same tasks as their group. -At times, specific tasks will be assigned to groups, but other times they will choose from a menu.

5. Looping/Pathways - There will be times when students can “test out” of certain activities. - -They will be given a more advanced alternative activity that will take the place of the activities that they tested out of. - -All students will be responsible for turning in the work assigned to them. Rubrics will be given that explain the grading procedures for each assignment.

6. Advantages -Students individual learning styles, interests, and needs will be addressed. - Students will get extra opportunities to ask for help or explore areas more in depth.-

7. Advantages Time will be used more efficiently. - Regardless of the complexity, students will be working on the same essential learning questions. - - All students will be moving forward in their learning at all times.

8. References Heacox, Diane. (2002). Differentiating Instruction in the regular classroom. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. Presentermedia.com (Template)