The learning experience can be modified in order to effectively benefit developing and distinguished learners. This LE was designed for a first grade level; however, the material can be differentiated to meet the standards of various grade levels.
Modification Task |
Specific Modification |
Rationale |
Benefits |
Environmental and Management
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Preferential seating | Students receive the additional attention and guidance from the teacher to suit their needs. | The teacher receives positive effort from the student because they are able to get the needed attention. |
Review the classroom rules |
Students are aware of what is expected of them. | Students will be able to focus on the material and tasks. | |
Instructional |
Review the strategies of an accurate measurement and keep them posted for students to refer back to |
Students are able to visually see the strategies while they are working in assignments | Students benefit from the repetition of reviewing the strategies for accuracy in measurement. |
Content/Materials |
Allow students to record unit label in a different color |
Students will want to use the marker to write the unit |
The students will remember to label their measurement with the correct units. |
Tasks |
Time | Reduce or increase based on the student’s individual needs | Students do not have to worry about the time limit and are then able to concentrate on the assignment |
Working in pairs |
Additional assistance provided by higher-level students. |
Used to reinforce lower-level students with the assignment using assistance from higher-level peers. |