Are you juggling a dozen different learning needs in one class period? You’re not alone! Differentiation can seem daunting, especially when you’re trying to support all students without making it obvious. In the fourth episode in our differentiation series, I’m sharing practical, low-stress strategies to help you meet diverse student needs…without doubling your workload or drawing unwanted attention to differences.
We’ll talk about simple ways to adjust instruction, activities, labs, and more, so that differentiation feels seamless in your mixed level classes. Plus, I’ll share creative strategies for assessments, engaging fast finishers, and fostering a supportive classroom culture where students feel confident in their learning. Whether you’re balancing multiple levels of credit or just a wide range of abilities, these small tweaks can make a big difference.
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode171
Resources Mentioned:
- Its Not Rocket Science ® Complete Units
- Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
- Chemistry Curriculum Full Year Bundle
- Anatomy Curriculum Full Year Bundle
- Physical Science Curriculum Full Year Bundle
- PBL packs
- Start of a blog series on stations
- Relationships mini-course
- Episode 157, Serving ELLs with AI and More with Guest Alyse of Keystone Science
- Episode 154, AI and Chat GPT with Guest Mitch Wieland
- Episode 96, Why I Stopped Assigning Homework (And 6 Surprising Results)
- Episode 60, Teaching with Packets - What They Are, Why I Love Them, And How to Use Them
- Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:
- Episode 168, Differentiation in Your Science Classroom - Simple Tips to Decrease Overwhelm
- Episode 169, Differentiating for Higher Achieving
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