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Differentiating Instruction According to Eligible Content

Differentiating Instruction According to Eligible Content. August 14, 2008 Pittsburgh Northview ALA Patricia Duty, pduty1 Literacy Curriculum Coach Julie Mares, jmares1 Reading First Coach. Differentiating Instruction According to Eligible Content in 3 Easy Steps.

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Differentiating Instruction According to Eligible Content

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  1. Differentiating Instruction According to Eligible Content August 14, 2008 Pittsburgh Northview ALA Patricia Duty, pduty1 Literacy Curriculum Coach Julie Mares, jmares1 Reading First Coach

  2. Differentiating Instruction According to Eligible Content in 3 Easy Steps • Step One: Interpreting 4Sight Test Results • Step Two: Grouping Students • Step Three: Matching Instruction

  3. Step One: Interpreting 4Sight Test Results • Reviewed 4Sight Assessment Reading Results (Chart A) • Identify classroom-level strengths and weaknesses using the 4Sight Reading Report by Eligible Content (Chart B) • Choose target students by using 4Sight Reading Student List (Chart C)

  4. Step Two:Grouping Students • Using 4Sight Reading by Eligible Content Detail830 (Chart D), place any students scoring less than 80% in each eligible content category into groups (Chart E). • If more than 80% of the whole class is not proficient in the eligible content category, a whole group lesson in necessary. • Then, list the eligible content groups with students names. • Highlight target students.

  5. Step Three:Matching Instruction • 2007-2008 PSSA Test Blueprint (Chart F) • Based on Chart E, identify eligible content areas that need addressed whole-group (Chart G). • Based on Chart E, identify eligible content groups that need addressed in small groups (Chart H).

  6. Step Three:Matching Instruction • Resources for matching eligible content lessons to appropriate activities: • Macmillan Resources: • Leveled Libraries Matrix (Current and Previous) • Triumphs Matrix • Additional Lessons (yellow pages) in Macmillan Teacher’s Manuals • Margins / Sidebars in Teacher’s Manuals • FCRR Binders and Website • 4Sight Test Booklet • PSSA Coach Book • PSSA Release Tasks • Compass Learning • Study Island

  7. Advantages of Teaching By Eligible Content • It is an easy way to identify individual students’ strengths and weaknesses. • Activities for differentiating instruction are already included in the Macmillan curriculum. • The 4Sight test is a mirror to the PSSA. • You can avoid teaching unnecessary whole-group lessons.

  8. Have a great year! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us throughout the school year: Pittsburgh Northview PreK-5 (412) 323-3130 pduty1 jmares1

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