Tiered Instruction

 

"Lost causes are the only causes worth fighting for." - Fullan and Hargreaves

How to Assess before using Tiered Instruction 

The most important assessment that takes place when using Tiered Instruction is the assessment used to create the different levels, groups, Scaffold, or tiers. There are many different steps one may take to pre-assess. Naturally, the high achievers are easier to assess than those below average students. When questioning whether a student is at grade level or below grade level you can use many different strategies:

  • Check back to see if the learner formal testing done.
  • Have your Learning Assistance assess your student.
  • Rely on former achievements in class.

Note: Some students achieve high in formal testing, but are not performing to level in class. To help these students begin achieving success again, you may try a few different things:

  • Use student interest groups.
  • Allow student choice.

How to Assess after using the Tiered Instruction Technique

The assessment of individual projects, etc. varies with each. You may choose some of the following assessment strategies and more:

  • Rubrics, tests, checklists, contracts, self-evaluation, peer evaluation, or conferences.
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