D187 EDUC 6302
Differentiated Instruction
OA REVIEW
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,1. Which of the following is considered a key principle of
differentiated instruction?
A) Standardized assessments
B) Flexible grouping
C) Uniform curriculum
D) Teacher-centered instruction
Answer: B) Flexible grouping
Rationale: Flexible grouping allows educators to meet the
diverse needs of students by dynamically forming groups based on
skill level, interest, or learning style.
2. What is the primary purpose of pre-assessment in a
differentiated instruction framework?
A) To assign students to ability groups
B) To determine students’ prior knowledge and readiness
C) To evaluate student performance
D) To standardize curriculum delivery
Answer: B) To determine students’ prior knowledge and
readiness
Rationale: Pre-assessment helps educators tailor instruction
according to what students already know, enabling more effective
differentiation.
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, 3. In differentiated instruction, which of the following strategies
is most closely associated with tailoring tasks for various readiness
levels?
A) Tiered assignments
B) Whole-class discussions
C) Direct instruction
D) Collaborative learning
Answer: A) Tiered assignments
Rationale: Tiered assignments provide students at different
levels with appropriately challenging tasks, facilitating personal
growth.
4. Which model is considered a foundational framework for
incorporating differentiated instruction principles effectively into
the curriculum?
A) ADDIE Model
B) Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
C) Bloom’s Taxonomy
D) Thematic Units
Answer: B) Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Rationale: Gardner's theory recognizes diverse intelligences,
guiding educators to cater to varying strengths and needs.
©WGU 2024/2025
Differentiated Instruction
OA REVIEW
©WGU 2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is considered a key principle of
differentiated instruction?
A) Standardized assessments
B) Flexible grouping
C) Uniform curriculum
D) Teacher-centered instruction
Answer: B) Flexible grouping
Rationale: Flexible grouping allows educators to meet the
diverse needs of students by dynamically forming groups based on
skill level, interest, or learning style.
2. What is the primary purpose of pre-assessment in a
differentiated instruction framework?
A) To assign students to ability groups
B) To determine students’ prior knowledge and readiness
C) To evaluate student performance
D) To standardize curriculum delivery
Answer: B) To determine students’ prior knowledge and
readiness
Rationale: Pre-assessment helps educators tailor instruction
according to what students already know, enabling more effective
differentiation.
©WGU 2024/2025
, 3. In differentiated instruction, which of the following strategies
is most closely associated with tailoring tasks for various readiness
levels?
A) Tiered assignments
B) Whole-class discussions
C) Direct instruction
D) Collaborative learning
Answer: A) Tiered assignments
Rationale: Tiered assignments provide students at different
levels with appropriately challenging tasks, facilitating personal
growth.
4. Which model is considered a foundational framework for
incorporating differentiated instruction principles effectively into
the curriculum?
A) ADDIE Model
B) Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
C) Bloom’s Taxonomy
D) Thematic Units
Answer: B) Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Rationale: Gardner's theory recognizes diverse intelligences,
guiding educators to cater to varying strengths and needs.
©WGU 2024/2025
