Differentiation

Which of the following is an open question?

• Why do you think personality is more important than appearance?

• Do you think personality is more important than appearance?

• Which is more important? Personality or appearance?

Which option is part of a closed task?

• There is more than one correct answer for each question.

• The task is same for all the learners.

• Learners can use their own ideas.

Which of the following is not a part of an open task?

• There is only one correct answer for each question.

• Learners can use their own ideas.

• Learners can do the same task but work at different levels.

A closed grammar task can be a problem for stronger learners because it might....

• be so difficult.

• not provide enough challenge.

• not give them enough time to finish.

A speaking task which is too open can be a problem for....

• levels who like to talk.

• stronger learners.

• weaker learners.

Which is not a good way to adapt a task for weaker learners?

• Reducing the number of the questions.

• Adding pictures or important vocabulary.

• Adding extra questions.

Which is not the best way to adapt a task for stronger learners?

• Adding pictures or important vocabulary.

• Adding extra questions.

• Asking learners to write extra sentences using personal information.