Differentiating Product by
Readiness & Interest
Background info: By far my favorite part to differentiate!
This is where students get to show off what they know and they can do this in SOOOOOO many ways! A unit doesn't always have to end with a test. Some teachers use a blend of product and test to allow all of the learners the greatest opportunity to demonstrate their understanding. "A good product is not just something students do for enjoyment at the end of a unit. It must cause students to think about, apply, and even expand on all the key understanding and skills of the learning span it represents" (Tomlinson, 2001). Teachers can make time to brainstorm ideas before launching the product, but the actual product should let the students show off what they know. The product assignment should make clear the knowledge, understanding, and skills that are being assessed. The teacher creates a core product and then differentiates around this core. Students have choice based on interest and the teacher can differentiate based on ability. The end goal is still the core product that is allowing the students to demonstrate their understanding. Here are some samples of product possibilities. There are so many ideas out there on the web.
Strategies & Ideas
Make an E-book www.cultofpedagogy.com/student-e-books/
Make an animation www.vyond.com/goanimate-for-schools/
Design a web page
Create a public service announcement
Design a game
Conduct a series of interviews
Design and conduct an experiment
Design political cartoons
Design and teach a class
Present a mock trial
Write a song
Write a musical
Curate an exhibit
Present a photo-essay
Make a video documentary
Design or create a musical instrument
Do a puppet show
Go on an archaeological dig
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