Indicators of O S N Evidence of Indicators Differentiation Item Principle Four: Learning experiences provide rigorous and engaging instruction that is focused on essential goals and are Flexible Grouping and Respectful matched to students needs. Work 15. All students are provided with Learning supports are provided for all students who need them, including instructional, learning supports as needed. communication, and behavioral supports. For example, Graphic organizers Multi-media Peer assistance Behavior supports Manipulatives Visual schedules and other organizational tools Assistive technology 16. All students are grouped according Student groups are flexible and based on formative (ongoing) and summative assessment to ongoing assessment information. data related to readiness, interest, and learning preferences. 17. All students understand and use Students receive direct instruction and practice of cooperative group skills, including: appropriate social skills needed to Individual accountability: Roles and responsibilities make groups effective and efficient. Group process (e.g., turn-taking, problem-solving, brainstorming) Conflict management 18. All students have opportunities to Students have opportunities to work with every other student in the class. move among different and varying Students have opportunities to choose partners or groups for various learning tasks. groups throughout each lesson or unit. 19. All students have opportunities to A variety of learning structures are offered throughout the lesson or unit of study. learn within a variety of structures For example, such as learning stations, centers, Learning tasks vary and include whole-group, small-group, and independent activities or independent study. throughout the lesson or unit. 20. All students work in groups that Learning tasks within each group are varied to match student readiness, learning preference, are engaging, respectful, and and interest. challenging. Totals for Principle Four:
Item Indicators of Differentiation Evidence of Indicators O S N Principle Four: Flexible Grouping and Respectful Work Learning experiences provide rigorous and engaging instruction that is focused on essential goals and are matched to students needs. 15. All students are provided with learning supports as needed. Learning supports are provided for all students who need them, including instructional, communication, and behavioral supports. For example, Graphic organizers Peer assistance Manipulatives Assistive technology Multi-media Behavior supports Visual schedules and other organizational tools 16. All students are grouped according to ongoing assessment information. Student groups are flexible and based on formative (ongoing) and summative assessment data related to readiness, interest, and learning preferences. 17. All students understand and use appropriate social skills needed to make groups effective and efficient. Students receive direct instruction and practice of cooperative group skills, including: Individual accountability: Roles and responsibilities Group process (e.g., turn-taking, problem-solving, brainstorming) Conflict management 18. All students have opportunities to move among different and varying groups throughout each lesson or unit. Students have opportunities to work with every other student in the class. Students have opportunities to choose partners or groups for various learning tasks. 19. All students have opportunities to learn within a variety of structures such as learning stations, centers, or independent study. A variety of learning structures are offered throughout the lesson or unit of study. For example, Learning tasks vary and include whole-group, small-group, and independent activities throughout the lesson or unit. 20. All students work in groups that are engaging, respectful, and challenging. Learning tasks within each group are varied to match student readiness, learning preference, and interest. Totals for Principle Four:
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