Resources to Help Teachers with Differentiated Instruction
v Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligences Inventories (Online and Printable)
v Multiple Intelligences Applied (Description of Each and Appropriate Lessons)
v “Tiered Curriculum” sample Lesson Plans
| Link | Synopsis |
| Enhance Learning with Technology | Reviews four ways to differentiate instruction |
| Strategies for Differentiating | Helps teachers to use a variety of strategies |
| Council for Exceptional Students | Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Students |
| Council for Exceptional Students | Gifted learners in middle school |
| Teaching Strategies | What Does An Inclusive Classroom Look Like |
| Clock Buddies | Avoid problems with grouping partners during classroom activities |
| Tiered Curriculum Project | "Tiered Lesson Plans" Grades K - 12 (Language, Science and Math) |
| Learning Styles Interactive Test | Interactive online Learning Styles "test" |
| Multiple Intelligences | "Eight Ways of Knowing" and interactive chart |
| Project Based Learning | Rubrics, motivation, check lists and other resources |
| Tools for Differentiated Instruction | PDF file from NJ DOE (Actually from New York Department of Education) |
| Instructional Strategies That Support Differentiation | Ideas for mixed ability students |
| Anchoring Activities | Activities are designed so students are continually engaged in meaningful practice of skills |
| Anchoring Activities | PDF many fun activities and ideas |
Typical Student
Advanced learners may be advanced in September, but not in May
v They can become lazy
v They can easily be hooked on grades
v They can become perfectionists