Differentiation in PYP 
Meaning
Meeting individual student needs
tailoring instruction to meet individual needs
modification of tasks as per capabilities of learners for improving their performance of particular functions.
Significance
give pupils the best chance at learning, regardless of their abilities, strengths and weaknesses
scaffolds curriculum to support lower level learners
stimulate and engage intellectually gifted students
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WAYS TO DEVELOP DIFFERENTIATION IN PYP
Teachers can use online discussion tools to present questions that are tiered, encouraging stronger students to answer the more complex nuances of the question asked, while allowing struggling students to answer a simpler question and learn from the responses of their peers.
structures curriculum to support lower level students or students with learning disabilities- both identified and unidentified.
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altering instructions
adapting assignments
frequent monitoring and feedback
peer tutoring and mentoring
offering choice on a variety of materials
providing opportunities for students to develop their self-management skills
mindful grouping
carefully designing the spaces in the classroom
use of movement breaks