Francine Oliver

Matt Shields

 
 

If you haven't figured it out yet, differentiation is hard work!

In this section, we hope to do some of the work for you. To the right, you will find templates, examples, and additional resources for planning differentiated lessons using three popular strategies: tiered lessons, anchor activities, and learning contracts.

Tiered Lessons
Tiered Assigments are used to meet the needs of student readiness by providing multiple assignments with the same understandings, but at the varying degrees of difficulty.

» Additional Information: Teaching by Tiering
» Template: Template for Tiering
» Example 1: Shipwreck
» Example 2: Elasticity, Stress, Strain
Anchor Activities
Anchor Activities provide ongoing assignments that students may work on independently when they are not engaged in classroom tasks. These activities help maximize academic learning time and allow students to explore topics at greater depth.
» Additional Information: Best Practice - Anchor Activities
» Example: The Giver
Learning Contracts
Learning Contracts vary according to readiness level, interest and learning style and offer choice to students by providing them with mulitple tasks based on their individual needs.

 
 
 

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