Research - White Papers In many classrooms, differentiated
instruction is they key to maximizing the potential of every
student. Reseach around differentiated instruction and focuses
on at least four key findings: 1) Learning is an active process
that belongs to the learner, 2) Differentiated instruction
supports learning through direct instruction with guided and
independent practice at the appropriate level of challenge for
each student, 3) Ongoing assessment data informs and guides
differentiated instruction, and 4) Appropriate grouping of
students is critical to effective differentiated instruction.
When used strategically, differentiated instruction can be a
cornerstone of effective test preparation programs. Successful
performance on standardized state and college admissions tests
relies on an intricate mix of factors that include 1) academic
content-area domain knowledge as well as reading comprehension
ability, 2) familiarity with the conditions, tasks, and
structure of the particular test, and 3) the