When a teacher tries to teach something to the entire class at the same time, "chances are, one-third of the kids already know it; one-third will get it; and the remaining third won't.  So two-thirds of the chidren are wasting their time."  --Scott Willis

What is Differentiated Instruction?

Adjusting the curriculum, teaching strategies, and classroom environment to better meet the needs of all students.  In a differentiated classroom:

• Student differences shape the curriculum
• Pre-assessment is typical and frequent
• Multiple options for students are offered
• There is variable pacing
• Varied grading criteria are used
• Individual efforts and growth are honored

from How to Differentiate Mixed-Ability Classrooms by Carol-Ann Tomlinson

How do I Differentiate?

• Differentiate According to Student Readiness

• Differentiate According to Student Interest

• Differentiate According to Student Learning Profiles

What do I Differentiate?

• Differentiate Content ... includes information on Understanding by Design

• Differentiate Process

• Differentiate Products

Go to the Strategies page to learn more.

How can I learn more?

Free Online Differentiated Instruction Course

Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint from 2/6/08 Professional Learning Community Meeting

ASCD Summer Conference

The Bullitt Central community dedicates itself to providing quality instruction which assures that all students succeed at a high level, according to state and national standards, in an atmosphere of PRIDE.

Bullitt Central High School

Highway 44 East

Shepherdsville, KY 40165

(502) 543-7021

Please send questions or comments concerning this wiki to Mrs. Angela Cunningham.