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Using assessment data to differentiate instruction can seem like a daunting task. My initial resistance to data originated from a hesitance to disrupt the flow of my classroom; appearing as intentional \u201cchaos,\u201d my lessons were chock-full of academic discourse, dynamic collaboration, and purposefully planned activities. But as a New York City model teacher, not only was I expected to be using assessment data to differentiate instruction, but I was also expected to set an example for best practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As I revisited my educator mindset<\/span><\/a>, I realized I had to overcome my own limiting disposition to data to see it as an essential tool. I was already ho<\/span>m<\/span>ing in on students\u2019 needs through informal observations and interactions\u2014learning my students\u2019 hearts and minds\u2014and <\/span>formative assessment data like exit tickets and quick, ungraded quizzes<\/a>. But when I started actually understanding how to read my assessment data and put it to use when differentiating, I ensured that every student felt engaged at their instructional level while feeling seen and accommodated as an individual in their learning. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once I learned how to make my data work for me, it not only informed my (very) dynamic classroom<\/span>, but it also <\/span>enhanced it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teachers, you\u2019re already differentiating<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In our classrooms, we have varying degrees of learner readiness, literacy level, numeracy skills, at-home supports, and interests. Being asked to differentiate instruction can sometimes feel like <\/span>teachers are octopuses<\/a> with way more than eight tentacles. Teachers have limited time to make bespoke versions of an assignment for each student\u2014and, sometimes, attempts to differentiate for students who need more support can feel like we\u2019re perpetuating limiting labels. But once we remember that we\u2019re already differentiating, every time we speak to an individual student, it all becomes much, much simpler. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We begin differentiating the moment we meet our students and hopefully continue to expand our practice the more we get to know them. When introducing a new project, for example, we know one student should be offered an option to create a video because he\u2019s often expressed an interest in gaming culture, while another would benefit from an essay alternative as she enjoys writing. Using assessment data to differentiate instruction simply adds another instructional layer onto what we\u2019re already doing at the personal level. When we use this ongoing data as a snapshot to certify that a learner is where we thought\u2014and not somewhere we simply assumed!\u2014we can then make ongoing choices to support that learning.
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Differentiation isn\u2019t a singular action; it\u2019s <\/span>a <\/span>multifaceted, ongoing best practice<\/span><\/a>\u2014a<\/span>nd likely one that you\u2019re already doing as you interact with each student. Bringing assessment data into the conversation doesn\u2019t have to create more work. It will simply formalize what you\u2019re already sensing: the growth at the intersection of your students and your content. <\/span>Read on for three strategies for <\/span>using assessment data to differentiate instruction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tip #1: Keep in mind that differentiation is at the intersection of data, learner context, and content <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Responsive planning takes multiple sources into account: formative assessment\u2019s ongoing temperature checks of a student\u2019s grasp on the material; interim and summative standardized data reports; and, just as importantly, the relationship between teacher and student. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When differentiating, I would not only take into consideration my students\u2019 formative assessment results, but I would pay great attention to their strengths, interests, social preferences, and dynamic personalities. Data (the stats specifically) helps to certify the learning, illuminating when progress objectively is or isn\u2019t made. Data makes growth and progress tangible. But just as essential is knowing <\/span>your students\u2019 learner context<\/a>: who they are, how they prefer to communicate their thinking, and all the other things that make them an individual. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tip #2: <\/span>Start small with the Class Profile report<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to using assessment data to differentiate instruction, there simply aren\u2019t enough hours in the day. If you test with <\/span>MAP\u00ae Growth\u2122<\/a>, I encourage you to use the <\/span>Class Profile report<\/a>. This is a perfect report to consult when dynamic student groups might be a better configuration than whole-group instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Flexible grouping<\/span><\/a> is an approachable, entry-level differentiation skill, and it can be done with the support of the data from the Class Profile report. It\u2019s one of my favorite reports as its brilliance lies in its simplicity. If you are a teacher who feels overwhelmed and not sure where to begin your planned groupings, it is a super user-friendly report that you can put into action on Monday morning.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tip #3: <\/span>Grow your data literacy\u2014with help <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It is essential for teachers to<\/span> develop their assessment literacy<\/span><\/a> alongside their fluency in MAP Growth metrics to really get the most out of their differentiation practice. To support teachers and school leaders, NWEA offers <\/span>Responsive Teaching and Learning workshops<\/span><\/a> that reinforce and develop assessment literacy best practices. A complimentary workshop is our <\/span>\u201cMAP Growth Basics,\u201d<\/a> which ensures teachers and leaders can not only speak to but also powerfully use all the fun stuff, such as RIT score, instructional levels, and our normative data to inform differentiation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Professional learning should not be an individual endeavor. Identify a colleague who\u2019s interested in using assessment data to differentiate instruction. Identify another colleague whose practice you already admire. Ask them to collaborate or coplan with you. Interdisciplinary visitations, spotlight classroom visits, and tangible tip trades are great ways to inspire the use of new strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Keep learning <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Using assessment data to differentiate instruction can seem like a steep hill to climb<\/span>.<\/span> I was once at its bottom<\/span> and <\/span>expected to lead others to the top. <\/span>O<\/span>nce I revisited my fixed mindset, I was able to quickly harness my data and not only enhance my instruction, but <\/span>also <\/span>capitalize on what I was already doing well: seeing my students as individuals. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Curious about content-specific differentiation<\/span> tips<\/span>? Math teachers, check out my <\/span>post<\/span> on <\/span>differentiation in the math classroom<\/span><\/a>. Literacy teachers, read our <\/span>post on scaffolding to close reading gaps<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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