When you develop an advanced version of a task? When do you just let the student move on to the next thing?
All Of MyPrinciples
I Didn’t Need *More* Ideas
As a teacher, I’d start by grabbing new ideas. But I didn’t need more ideas. I already had too many!
Differentiate Like A Playground
Here’s why I never approach a lesson as being “for a grade.” Instead, I think of a lesson as I’d think of baseball, chess, or the piano.
Why “Challenging” Isn’t Quite The Right Goal
“I want to challenge my students” is just about the most common goal out there. Unfortunately, I think it’s not quite the right word…
Are Students Thinking or Merely Remembering?
The more I started looking, the more I realized that most of my questions asked students to remember, not actually think.
Aim for High Ceilings and Low Floors
To differentiate, aim for one complex task that is well-scaffolded, not three completely different tasks. Aim high and scaffold down.