Question for teachers...?

There are a myriad of ways to address a range of skills and abilities in the classroom. In general one must first assess the ability levels of the students that are being taught. Children must be met where they are so think about the delivery of instruction to the varied group. If the area is Social Studies, for example, be sure that primary sources, pictures, audio and other visuals are used when presenting new information. Place children in heterogeneous groups so that material can be read to students for whom reading is not their strong point. Use guided notes for older students so that when you are presenting information they can follow and fill in the blanks. Allow students to take tests orally or to present material orally. In the areas of reading and math, instruction should be both large group and small homogeneous grouping. When students are exposed to on- level material, they gain experience using higher level thinking. It is however important to focus on skill gaps in small homogeneous groups in order to move students closer to grade level. In schools where many students are performing below level, much of the day should be devoted to reading and math. Be sure to use Social Studies, Science, and Health as opportunities to increase vocabulary and hopefully to increase reading ability. During math allow students daily practice of basic skills to attain automaticity. I hope this helps.