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differentiated instructions

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______________helps expose students to a wide variety of learning opportunities and working arrangements

a)

Test Prep

b)

Guided Practice

c)

Summer Camp

d)

Flexible Grouping

2.
In a differentiated unit lesson plan, when would a formative assessment be given?
a)
before the lesson
b)
during the lesson
c)
after the lesson
3.

Which one of the scenarios is most likely a differentiated lesson?

a)

teacher is going over the missed questions from a test with a group of students

b)

teacher is using a graphic organizer to go over details from a paragraph using a think-pair share strategy

c)

teacher is going over the home learning problems with a group of students

d)

teacher is giving instructions on creating a "foldable" with a group of students

4.

Which is the first step in planning for differentiated instruction?

a)

setting groups

b)

creating a rotation

c)

planning an interactive lesson

d)

analyzing student data

5.

Providing electronic text as well as an audio version of a short story is an example of Multiple Means of-

a)

Engagement

b)

Representation

c)

Action and expression

6.

The WHAT of learning!

Access to content

Resourceful, Knowledgeable Learners

Recognition Network



a)

Representation

b)

Engagement

c)

Action and Expression

7.
In a differentiated unit lesson plan, when would a formative assessment be given?
a)
before the lesson
b)
during the lesson
c)
after the lesson
8.

In a differentiated classroom, it is acceptable for students to move around the room and talk.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The best way to differentiate instruction for students with highly advanced skills is to provide additional assignments.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Throughout a unit, a teacher should assess students'______________________ (check all that apply)

a)

developing readiness levels

b)

interests

c)

approaches to learning

11.

Formats for differentiated activities include those that engage students in making choices, as well as those that are prescribed by the teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A ESOL teacher is conducting a lesson on the woolly mammoth. Sandra, an ELL student is having trouble taking notes on the characteristics of the animal during the lesson. Based on Sandra's needs, the teacher should provide her with a

a)

graphic organizer with a word bank about the woolly mammoth

b)

collection of photographs of the woolly mammoth

c)

multiple-choice work sheet about the woolly mammoth

d)

textbook passage on the woolly mammoth from a lower grade level

13.

A 7th grade social studies teacher, has planned an activity in which students will spend several weeks working in cooperative learning groups researching a person or event related to Florida’s colonial period. Each group will then give an oral presentation about that person or event to the rest of the class. The class includes Milos, a student whose family immigrated to the United States a year ago. Milos's English language skills have been improving, but he is not yet proficient in English. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate for the teacher to use to respond to Milos's needs during the cooperative learning activity?

a)

Assign Milos to one of the cooperative learning groups, and have him determine independently whether and how to participate in the group's work.

b)

Give Milos an alternative assignment, such as a reading task at his current English language reading level, that focuses on the same content as that being addressed by classmates

c)

Have Milos observe the various cooperative learning groups as they work on their projects, so that he will have maximum access to spoken and written English in varied group learning context.

d)

Have Milos participate as a member of one of the cooperative learning groups, while ensuring that he is supported in his assigned roles as needed.

14.

An ELL teacher plans to evaluate the students' midyear progress by referencing various examples of their work taken from the current semester. Which of the following will most accurately assist the teacher in assessing the students' English-language development?

a)

Standardized test scores that demonstrate ELL students' academic performance in specific content areas

b)

Report card grades and comments from all content area classroom teachers

c)

Individualized portfolios that include all essays, presentation rubrics, and tests

d)

A norm-referenced midterm exam that was recently administered to ELL students

15.

A social studies teacher plans to administer a chapter test that includes multiple-choice and short answer questions. Which of the following testing accommodations would be most appropriate for the intermediate level ELL students in the class?

a)

Permitting the ELL students to use the test study guide during the test.

b)

Allowing the ELL students to take the test in their native language.

c)

Allotting the ELL students more time to complete the test

d)

Reducing the number of questions on the ELL students’ version of the test.

16.

A new elementary school teacher has been assigned to teach in a classroom that includes students from many cultural backgrounds. The teacher wants to ensure that the students' learning experiences will be positive and productive. This can best be accomplished by using which of the following principles to help guide instructional planning?

a)

A student's cultural background can be expected to have a negligible effect on the student's learning-related behaviors and interactions in the classroom.

b)

Students from all cultural groups are likely to learn best if lessons are designed to avoid reference to any specific groups represented in the class.

c)

Students within a particular cultural group can be expected to exhibit a broad range of interests, strengths, and needs.

d)

Students from different cultural groups are not likely to share similar values and goals in regard to education.

17.

In a 4th grade classroom, the student teacher observed a child spending the time allotted for a worksheet either looking out the window or doodling on his paper. When the student teacher asked if the child needed help, the child said no. When asked why he was not doing the work, he pointed to another student and said, "She does all her work fast, and when she's done she gets more work."

The boy's response suggests which of the following about his classroom?

a)

A routine has been established for students who are having trouble finishing an assignment to ask the teacher for assistance.

b)

A routine for rewarding students who finish their work promptly is not in place.

c)

Students must work alone on seatwork without consulting other students.

d)

Students who finish work before the whole class is finished must not interrupt the students who are still working.

18.

Dan is one of two students in Ms. Kane's 5th grade class under the "least restrictive environment" provision. Dan has a very limited attention span and says he usually cannot follow what is going on in class. One of the IEP objectives for Dan is "Given a 10-12 minute lecture/oral lesson, Dan will take appropriate notes as judged by the teacher."

Which of the following strategies has the best potential to help Dan meet this goal by the end of the year?

a)

Ms. Kane grades Dan's notes on lecture/oral lesson materials and incorporates the grade into Dan's overall class grade

b)

Ms. Kane allows Dan to tape-record the lecture/oral lesson, rather than taking notes, and then listen to the tape at home to learn the material.

c)

Ms. Kane provides Dan with a graphic organizer, or a skeleton outline, of the lecture so Dan can fill in the missing information as it is provided.

d)

Ms. Kane seats Dan with a student he says he likes and allows Dan to ask that student questions as the lecture/oral lesson proceeds

19.

True or False: In a differentiated classroom, teachers are continuously learning about how their students learn.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Complete this sentence: Differentiated instruction to a teacher means...

a)

knowing your students and meeting them where there is a need and planning with their success in mind.

b)

creating individualized instruction for each student so they can pass the state exam.

c)

putting students in groups and teaching at their level.

d)

teaching ESE, ELL and EBD students in one classroom with different lessons.

21.

One big misunderstanding about differentiating instruction is teachers think:

a)

it means giving some students more work to do

b)

it means giving some students easier questions to answer

c)

it means giving advanced students more questions and more difficult questions to answer

d)

all answers are correct

22.
Teachers can differentiate instruction based on:
a)
readiness
b)
interest
c)
learning profile
d)
all of these
23.
The ultimate goal of differentiation is for the teacher to offer each individual student a different, unique lesson every class.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
In a differentiated classroom, the students will receive less:
a)
direct instruction
b)
cooperative work
c)
small group instruction
d)
technology
25.

Which one of the scenarios is most likely a differentiated lesson?

a)

teacher is going over the missed questions from a test with a group of students

b)

teacher is using a graphic organizer to go over details from a paragraph using a think-pair share strategy

c)

teacher is going over the home learning problems with a group of students

d)

teacher is giving instructions on creating a "foldable" with a group of students

26.

Which is the first step in planning for differentiated instruction?

a)

setting groups

b)

creating a rotation

c)

planning an interactive lesson

d)

analyzing student data

27.

The DI component of product is defined as

a)

how the student will summatively show what he learned

b)

what a student needs to learn or how the student will gain access to the knowledge

c)

how the student will come to master and "own" the knowledge

d)

where the student will find the knowledge

28.

The DI component of process is defined as

a)

what a student needs to learn or how the student will gain access to the knowledge

b)

how the student will come to master and "own" the knowledge

c)

where the student will find the knowledge

d)

how the student will summatively show what he learned

29.

The DI component of content is defined as

a)

how the student will come to master and "own" the knowledge

b)

how the student will summatively show what he learned

c)

where the student will find the knowledge

d)

what a student needs to learn or how the student will gain access to the knowledge

30.

Differentiated instruction is based on modification of four elements. Which one is NOT one of these elements?

a)

process

b)

portfolio

c)

content

d)

product

31.

Which is NOT a reason for differentiation?

a)

students have different language abilities

b)

students have different needs

c)

students have different attention spans

d)

all are reasons for differentiation

32.

Differentiate Instruction is...

a)

Way too hard to implement

b)

modified instruction it fit learner needs

c)

Involves using learner preferences and interests

d)

pointless, everyone learns the same

33.

List 3 strategies to differentiate process

4 lines
34.

List 3 strategies to differentiate content

4 lines
35.

List 3 strategies to differentiate product.

4 lines
36.

How to express what the student has learned

a)

Product

b)

Content

c)

Process

37.

How students make sense of their own sense of the material

a)

Content

b)

Process

c)

Product

38.

Activities students engage in to master the content

a)

Product

b)

Process

c)

Content

39.

How the student will get access to the information

a)

Content

b)

Product

c)

Process

40.

What the student needs to learn

a)

Product

b)

Process

c)

Content

41.

In differenitated instruction, teacher (a)   instruction to student difference

42.

Differentiation can be done with students in

a)

ECE only

b)

Primary school only

c)

Secondary school only

d)

All answers are correct

43.

Which of the following is not one of the intelligences in Gardner's theory

a)

Bodily-kinesthetic

b)

Visual-spatial

c)

Interpersonal

d)

Cognitive domain

44.

Theory of Multiple Intelligences shows that a human has __ intelligences

a)

10

b)

9

c)

8

d)

7

45.

Name a person who developed Multiple Intelligence

a)

Piaget

b)

Vygotsky

c)

Howard Garner

d)

None of the above

46.

Differentiation does not mean

a)

Teaching using different strategies

b)

Assessing using different strategies

c)

Lowering learning standards so that all children in class will pass

d)

Meeting the individual needs of all children

47.

Ways to differentiate a book report are:

a)

Students with disabilities should only write a report

b)

Let students make a song/rap to explain the book

c)

Let students present the book in through a play

d)

Answers B and C

48.

When differentiating your lessons a teacher should...

a)

Know his/her students’ learning styles

b)

Use same lesson plans year after year

c)

Use a wide range of materials

d)

Both A and C

49.

Which subjects can be differentiated?

a)

Arts

b)

Physical Education

c)

English

d)

All the subjects

50.

Which subject cannot be differentiated?

a)

Maths

b)

English

c)

Science

d)

Art

e)

no correct answer

51.

Differentiated instruction is NOT....

a)

Meeting the needs of disabled students only

b)

Using different content

c)

Teaching using different strategies

d)

Assessing using different strategies

52.

Differentiated instruction is for....

a)

Teachers who have extra time to plan

b)

Only advanced learners

c)

Only students with learning disabilities

d)

Everyone in the classroom

53.

An example of differentiated instruction is...

a)

25 different math lessons for 25 students

b)

Struggling learners watch while others do

c)

adapt your lesson to multiple learning styles

d)

adapt your lesson towards the average learners in your class

54.

The material that students are supposed to learn is referred to as _____.

a)

Content

b)

Process

c)

Procedure

d)

Product

55.

Before learning about differentiated instruction, a group of students was asked to guess the meaning of the term. The teacher received these four responses.

Analyze these responses and indicate which one best aligns with the concept of differentiated instruction.

a)

Differentiating instruction means you assign more work at the same level to high-achieving students.

b)

Differentiating instruction means focusing on students who are not understanding and neglecting those who have high abilities

c)

Differentiating instruction means you develop a different lesson for each student to allow them to demonstrate what they have learned.

d)

Differentiating instruction means you provide students with different options for demonstrating what they have learned.

56.

Providing differentiation means giving preferential treatment to some students over others.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Tiered assignments are a differentiation strategy where students with different levels of readiness work on assignments tailored to their abilities.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Group work and collaborative activities can be used to differentiate instruction by allowing students to learn from their peers and share their strengths.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Differentiation doesn't mean lowering expectations for struggling students; it involves providing appropriate support to help them achieve high standards.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Formative assessment only involves giving quizzes and tests to check students' understanding.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Differentiation is the same as individualized instruction, where each student receives a completely unique curriculum.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Grouping students solely based on their ability levels is the best way to differentiate instruction effectively.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Flexibility is a key principle of differentiation, allowing teachers to adjust their approach based on students' responses and feedback.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Providing choice in assignments and activities allows students to engage in tasks that match their learning preferences and readiness levels.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Differentiated instruction doesn't mean creating separate lesson plans for every student; it's about offering various pathways for students to access the same content.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Formative assessment is an essential tool for differentiation, as it helps teachers gather data on students' progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Differentiation involves tailoring teaching strategies to address individual students' needs, interests, and learning styles.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Differentiation means giving easier tasks to struggling students to prevent them from feeling overwhelmed

a)

True

b)

False

69.

What is the correct expression for this sentence

"The tailored support which the teacher provides during the learning process."

------------------------

(a)  

70.

Do learning centers help teachers to identify students' learning styles?

a)

Yes

b)

No

71.

Differentiation only applies to students with learning disabilities; it's not necessary for high-achieving students.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Julie wants to use differentiated instruction in her classroom in order to meet the needs of all of her students. Which of the following is not a component of differentiated instruction?

a)

Content

b)

Process

c)

Separate lesson plans for each student

d)

Product

73.

The key to an effective product component is...

a)

Telling students no

b)

Ongoing assessment

c)

No choice or freedom in assignments

d)

Putting students in groups

74.

What is Differentiated Instruction?

a)

a student's readiness level

b)

a student's preferred mode of learning

c)

how a student learns

d)

a student's interest

75.

The DI component of product is defined as

a)

how the student will summatively show what he learned

b)

what a student needs to learn or how the student will gain access to the knowledge

c)

how the student will come to master and "own" the knowledge

d)

where the student will find the knowledge

76.

Which of the following instructional practices best ensures that a teacher structures the learning environment to address the needs of diverse students?

a)

Differentiation

b)

Remediation

c)

Enrichment

d)

Modeling

77.

Which one describes a differentiated classroom.

a)

Student differences are often masked or acted upon when problematic.

b)

  • Students differences are valued and studied.

78.
When a teacher tries to teach something to the entire class at the same time, chances are...
a)
All of the students will get it
b)
1/5 of the students will get it
c)
1/3 of the students will get it
d)
None of the students will get it
79.

What is the first step in identifying individual student needs in a classroom setting?

a)

Gather data through observation, assessment, and communication with the students.

b)

Assigning homework immediately

c)

Ignoring the students' behavior

d)

Relying solely on standardized test scores

80.

Tiered Assignments...

a)

Are designed to respond to student differences

b)

Requires you to diagnose the needs of your students

c)

Address differences in readiness, interests, and learning preference

d)

Are purposefully planned