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Differentiated Instruction

"Differentiation is neither revolutionary nor something extra. It is simply teaching mindfully and with the intent to support the success of each human being for whom we accept professional responsibility."

—David A. Sousa and Carol Ann Tomlinson (Differentiation and the Brain, 2018, p. 10)

  • Why Should Teachers Differentiate? 5 Compelling Reasons

  • 7 Reasons Why Differentiation Works

  • Differentiation Gone Wrong: A Worksheet Nightmare

  • Quick Differentiation Technique

  • Differentiated Instruction Overview

A starter kit for differentiated instruction

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A Starter Kit for Differentiated Instruction

Begin with Highest Level Learner in Mind

Differentiating Mathematics

What Differentiation Does Not Look Like

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Differentiation Is Just Too Difficult: Myth-Busting DI

3 Ways to Plan for Diverse Learners: What Teachers Do

A Practical Guide to Planning for Intentional Differentiation

Teaching a Class With Big Ability Differences

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