Understanding Differentiated Assessment

What is differentiated assessment?

• A strategy that involves using the same type of assessment for all students.

• A strategy that involves varying the types and methods of assessment to support different learning styles, abilities, and interests.

• A method of teaching that focuses only on students' weaknesses.

• A way to provide a single path for students to demonstrate their understanding and skills.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why differentiated assessments are important in a classroom with diverse learners.

• They provide a more accurate measure of student understanding.

• They engage students by allowing them to leverage their strengths.

• They integrate student choice and higher levels of thinking.

• All of the above.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Given the following scenario, identify the best type of differentiated assessment to use: A student excels in visual learning but struggles with written tests.

• Oral presentations

• Written essays

• Visual projects or infographics

• Multiple-choice quizzes

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of differentiated assessments?

• They provide a single path for students to demonstrate their understanding.

• They support diverse learners.

• They help in creating a more inclusive and equitable classroom environment.

• They engage students by allowing them to leverage their strengths.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Plan a differentiated assessment strategy for a classroom where students have varied backgrounds and learning preferences. Include at least two different types of assessments.

• Use only multiple-choice quizzes for all students.

• Combine written essays with oral presentations and visual projects.

• Focus solely on written tests.

• Use only oral presentations.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking