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Tiered Assignments. Tiered assignments are the most prescriptive, learner-responsive, and sophisticated strategy for differentiation. -Heacox. Use a tiered assignment when students differ on. Developmental stages Readiness for learning Learning preferences Amount of structure or support - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Tiered Assignments
Tiered assignments are the most prescriptive, learner-responsive, and sophisticated strategy for
differentiation. -Heacox
Use a tiered assignment when students differ on...
• Developmental stages• Readiness for learning• Learning preferences• Amount of structure or support• Amount of time, instruction or practice• Reading skill or prior knowledge• Whether instruction or a task is necessary or
appropriate
Use a tiered assignment when
you know...
• something will be too easy or hard for some students
• some students need more basic work or others need more complex work
Tomlinson’s EqualizerFoundational
Concrete
Simple
Fewer Facts
Smaller Leap
More Structured
Clearly Defined Problems
Less Independence
Slower Pace
Transformative
Abstract
Complex
Multi-Faceted
Greater Leap
More Open
Fuzzy Problems
Greater Independence
Quicker Pace
Steps in Designing
Tiered Assignments
What makes a well-designed tiered assignment?
Exploration
• In self-selected groups…– Explore the tiered lessons
that Strickland has provided
– Share examples of what you have done
– Discuss what options texts may include (may not always be the best)
Lesson Planning
• Working alone or together, create a tiered lesson plan using the worksheet at the back of your packet
• Start with the KUD