Course Planning, Differentiation, and
Assessment Strategies
1. Q: What is differentiation?
A: A teaching philosophy that emphasizes the unique needs of each student
2. Q: Which term represents an accurate characterization of differentiation?
A: Dynamic
3. Q: A teacher wants to differentiate instruction by students' readiness. Which strategy
aligns with this goal?
A: Student scaffolding
4. Q: Which accommodation is appropriate for a student who is gifted and talented?
A: Acceleration opportunities
5. Q: A teacher is considering possible ways to help a student who is learning English as a
second language. Which adaptation is appropriate for the teacher to make for this student?
A: Permit the use of a bilingual dictionary for formative assessments
6. Q: Which accommodation is appropriate for a student who has ADHD?
A: Breaking down tasks
7. Q: How should personal assets be integrated in a culturally responsive teaching approach?
A: By acknowledging and valuing students' family backgrounds
8. Q: How should cultural assets be integrated in a culturally responsive teaching approach?
A: By understanding and respecting students' worldviews
9. Q: How should a teacher recognize and include community assets in culturally responsive
pedagogy?
A: By utilizing local historical sites
10. Q: Which benefit results from incorporating cultural assets into teaching as part of
culturally responsive pedagogy?
A: Better understanding of other perspectives
Assessment Strategies
1. Q: What is differentiation?
A: A teaching philosophy that emphasizes the unique needs of each student
2. Q: Which term represents an accurate characterization of differentiation?
A: Dynamic
3. Q: A teacher wants to differentiate instruction by students' readiness. Which strategy
aligns with this goal?
A: Student scaffolding
4. Q: Which accommodation is appropriate for a student who is gifted and talented?
A: Acceleration opportunities
5. Q: A teacher is considering possible ways to help a student who is learning English as a
second language. Which adaptation is appropriate for the teacher to make for this student?
A: Permit the use of a bilingual dictionary for formative assessments
6. Q: Which accommodation is appropriate for a student who has ADHD?
A: Breaking down tasks
7. Q: How should personal assets be integrated in a culturally responsive teaching approach?
A: By acknowledging and valuing students' family backgrounds
8. Q: How should cultural assets be integrated in a culturally responsive teaching approach?
A: By understanding and respecting students' worldviews
9. Q: How should a teacher recognize and include community assets in culturally responsive
pedagogy?
A: By utilizing local historical sites
10. Q: Which benefit results from incorporating cultural assets into teaching as part of
culturally responsive pedagogy?
A: Better understanding of other perspectives
