Instructional Planning and Differentiated Instruction Flashcards
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An ATC teacher is writing a lesson plan for a mixed-ability 8th-grade class. Which component should be established FIRST when planning instruction?
Answer: Define clear learning objectives aligned to TEKS
Learning objectives aligned to TEKS must be established first because all other lesson components—activities, materials, and assessments—should flow from those objectives.
Which instructional model is most closely associated with the 'I Do, We Do, You Do' lesson structure used widely in Texas classrooms?
Answer: Gradual release of responsibility
Gradual release of responsibility (GRR) is the model behind 'I Do, We Do, You Do,' progressively shifting cognitive work from teacher to student.
A Texas ATC teacher wants to differentiate content for English Language Learners (ELLs) in her science class. Which strategy is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Use visual supports, graphic organizers, and bilingual glossaries
Visual supports, graphic organizers, and bilingual glossaries scaffold academic language acquisition while keeping content rigor intact for ELLs.
Under Texas law, a teacher's lesson plans must be aligned to which primary document?
Answer: The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
The TEKS are the state-mandated curriculum standards in Texas; all lesson plans must be aligned to them to ensure students receive required instruction.
Which type of assessment is BEST used by a teacher to adjust instruction during a lesson in real time?
Answer: Formative assessment
Formative assessment provides ongoing, real-time data about student understanding, allowing teachers to adjust instruction immediately during the lesson.
An ATC teacher notices that several students finish tasks much earlier than their peers. The BEST differentiated response is to:
Answer: Provide enrichment tasks that deepen understanding of the same TEKS
Enrichment tasks aligned to the same TEKS extend and deepen learning for advanced students without moving to unrelated content.
A new ATC teacher is planning a unit on fractions. To ensure instruction is TEKS-aligned, what should the teacher consult first?
Answer: The grade-level TEKS for mathematics
The grade-level TEKS for mathematics defines exactly what students are expected to know and be able to do, making it the essential starting point for unit planning.