What is Tiered Instruction?

Tiered instruction is a means of teaching one concept and meeting the different learning needs in a group.

It can be an:

• assignment
• lesson
• strategy
  

Tasks and/or resources vary according to:

• learning profile
• readiness
• interest

Who is Tiered Instruction best for?

• Lower leveled learners
• On level learners
• High leveled learners
• EVERYONE

Why Tiered Instruction?

For Best Practices tiered instruction is fundamental because:

• each student is appropriately challenged.
• as opposed to focusing on learning differences the focus is on the concept.
• it maximizes learning.