Differentiation is used to describe what?

• A. Describes A Uniform Approach
• B. Describes The Variations Of Curriculum And Instruction That Can Be Provided To An Entire Class Of Students
• C. Focuses On Gifted Students Only
• D. Modifies Assessment

Answer: (B)

Differentiation means tailoring what is taught and how it is taught to meet the varied needs of students within a single class. It recognizes that learners come with different readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles, so instruction is adjusted to give everyone access to the same essential goals. This idea is captured by describing variations in curriculum and instruction that can be provided to an entire class, since teachers design multiple entry points and pathways for students to demonstrate understanding.

It isn’t about a uniform approach for every student, nor is it limited to gifted students, and while changing assessment can be part of supporting differentiation, the core idea is about varying content, processes, and products to reach all learners.