How do teachers decide how and when to differentiate instruction for my child?
Standardized tests, unit tests, and quizzes are necessary and helpful for placement purposes, but do not provide enough information for teachers to evaluate students’ depth of understanding. In order to evaluate depth, teachers observe throughout the year how students solve problems, evaluate students’ writing, and listen carefully to the students’ discussions and explanations about their thinking. Teachers use flexible grouping in order to allow students to work with the appropriate learning partners in a variety of areas.
