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Pre-Assessment for Differentiation by: Lindsay Hamilton TN M5U4A1,…
Pre-Assessment for Differentiation
by: Lindsay Hamilton
TN M5U4A1
Differentiation for
Student Groups
The Mighty Chondria:
5 students
95%+ on pre-assessment
note: these students answered most, including the most difficult questions correctly
Computer Work
Students are asked to go to the computers and individually complete the Cell Theory quiz here:
https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Cell_Theory/Grade_8
For any questions they got wrong, students should use the internet to find the answer.
For students that finished or get all questions correct, students can play a
Legends of Learning
game.
The Elemental Elites:
12 students
80-94% on pre-assessment
note: students have some knowledge about the topic as shown in their score, but need to develop higher order thinking skills
Build a Cell
Students work in pairs to build a model of an animal cell.
Must identify parts of the cell
Must identify the function of each of the organelles
Aces of Space:
5 students
79% or less on pre-assessment
note: 3 students are struggling with language and are at different reading levels and 2 students who have little to no comprehension of the the topic and need to be tested further for special need
Explore
Students use " Structure of Life " binders
Illustrate / Build
All students: use materials provided (students choice of markers or playdough) to build cell with at least 3 organelles
Learning Terms/Functions:
3 students work with flash cards to learn key terms and functions
2 students work on computers using digital flash cards
Future Teachers
All students: Watch
Biology with NAMOO: Plant Cell Structure
Students will be teaching coaches next lesson (on plant cells)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWU6ma5405U
Assessments Used to Track Student Learning Throughout the Unit
Game:
Used on Fridays
Maximum 15 minute game
Varied:
Kahoot!
4 Corners
etc.
Exit Ticket
Used every class
Varied:
1 minute write in journal answering the guiding question
Rose, Bud, Thorn
1 question quiz
White board response
Entry Ticket:
Used every class
Varied:
Peer Teach - Students teach about a guiding question (students see board)
K-W-L Chart
Misconception / False Facts Check
-Quiz
etc.
Class Description:
8th Grade Science Class
Unit: Animal Cell Theory
Citations:
Crayon Box. (2016, June 6). Biology with NAMOO: Plant Cell Structure. [Video] Retrieved on August 31, 2020 from: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWU6ma5405U
Help Teaching. (n.d.) Eighth Grade (Grade 8) Cell Structure and Function Questions. Retrieved on August 31, 2020 from:
https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Cell_Theory/Grade_8
Kessler Science. (n.d.) Plant & Animal Cells - A Lesson Plan. [images] Retrieved on August 31, 2020 from:
https://www.keslerscience.com/plant-and-animal-cells-lesson-plan-a-complete-science-lesson-using-the-5e-method-of-instruction/
