In our latest research on the state of differentiation, we dug deep into the methods teachers are relying on to meet student needs. Read on to learn about the most popular strategies for differentiation, along with examples of how teachers around the country implement these tactics in the classroom.

At TpT, we often hear from teachers how important differentiation is. To learn more, we surveyed hundreds of U.S. teachers and principals. The data revealed some key themes about the state of differentiation in 2019.

In any given class, at least in the district where I work, there is a huge range of abilities. There may be one or two students above grade level, some on grade level, some who struggle with reading, some ELLs, and some with other special education needs, all in the same classroom. In order for students to be successful…

One of the most common questions I get about differentiating invariably involves organizing and keeping materials separate for your different tiered groups. So to keep things quick and simple for this post, I wanted to tell you about some of the best tools I have found…

In my first year of teaching, all of my students did the same assignment at the same time. Choices were limited. Maybe students could pick one of two extension activities at the end of reading a short story, but individual students working on different assignments of their choosing didn’t happen. As I grew more experienced in the classroom, I also grew more comfortable with students making choices and working independently…