So What's your point?

Using point system is one way of differenating your instruction. It gives students the indivdual choice giving them a sense of ownership. It also offers them ways to complete the assignments based on what they are interested in completing. The example we found was based on an Egyptian unit in which the students were able to choose a total of eight points. This could easily be implemented into many areas, and rather than overwhelm the teacher, the teacher could begin with one unit and move on from there each year.

Do You DI?

This is a differentiated learning project that discusses our learning on differentiated instruction. You, the students, must choose a combination of 6 points of activities. We do not allow students to do extra points for extra credit. The projects get more difficult, and more time consuming as the point value increases. Try to encourage your higher level students to complete the 3-point activity. You can change this project to fit your own curriculum. This is a FABULOUS idea for differentiated instruction.

Differentiated Instruction 1,2,3 Project

You must choose activities that equal a total of 6 points. Doing more than 6 points for extra credit is not an option!

One Point Activities

A. Word Map - click on the link to complete a word map based on your understading of a differentiated instruction.

B. Create a crossword puzzle based on words used in differenated instruction. You may click on this link to take you to Puzzlemaker.

Two Point Activities

A. Create a Venn Diagram comparing differenated instruction and old school teaching methods.

B. Create a rap or poem based on your understanding of differenated instruction.

C. Complete an interest inventory and be prepared to share your learning style.

Three Point Activity

A. Create a game based on differenated instruction. Be sure to include basic understanding. Click on the link to find a blank game board.