Differentiation

Classroom centers offer an opportunity to differentiate instruction using a range of grouping techniques. Here are some resources that focus on the use of stations as a differentiation strategy:

1. Math Centers. This includes ideas for different math focused lessons at each station as well as some thinking into the logistics of station-based instruction. Here is another math example with some logistics thinking around whether students need to go in order.
2. Hook stations. This video explores in some detail the procedure for setting stations up as a classroom routine. The teacher uses them as "hook stations" for the beginning of her unit. (A science class is used...)

Guided Groups can work as a strategy for differentiating instruction. After instruction has happened and a task assigned, the teacher asks students to identify whether they are feeling:

A-not sure what to do next...need to have the lesson retaught
B-Just need a couple clarifying questions answered then I'll be good to go OR I just want to hear part of it explained again
C. I understand the lesson and can get to work independently

View this idea in a middle school classroom for English Language Arts.

Another way to work this is by using their exit slips to group students dynamically. In this example an Algebra teacher groups her students the next day based on what they need to work on according to their exit slip.

*You can differentiate assignment-grading in Infinite Campus using Student Groups.