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Teaching by Tiering

Science and Children—November/December 2003

The movement toward inclusion has affected classrooms greatly. Now, more than ever, teachers are addressing a broader range of academic needs in every classroom. But, how can teachers can reach all students when students are so academically diverse, have special needs, and/or are English learners? One way is through differentiating instruction. Differentiating instruction involves structuring a lesson at multiple levels so that each student has an opportunity to work at a moderately challenging, developmentally appropriate level. This article describes one facet of differentiated instruction—tiered learning; and illustrates how to implement this approach through a lesson about organisms and environments.
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