Principle 3: DATA-INFORMED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
Differentiation
Rationale: When a teacher uses flexible grouping, it provides opportunities for students to be a part of many different groups based on their readiness, interest, or learning style.
Description: To use flexible grouping, a teacher would first pre-assess to determine what students know. Depending on the purpose of the groups, the teacher would then decide whether the groups would be homogenous or heterogenous and whether they may be student-selected or teacher-selected. The teacher would monitor student growth and adjust groups as needed.
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