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Grade Level Practice
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Differentiation Best Practices by Subject
Math
Focus on vocabulary (e.g. "sum", "difference"), use hands-on manipulatives, model word problems visually, and allow students to show steps through numbers rather than words.
Science
Utilize graphic organizers for lab procedures, pre-teach key terms, use simulations, and allow students to draw or label diagrams for lab reports.
Social Studies/History
Use timelines, videos with subtitles, and map labeling to build background knowledge. Offer tiered texts on the same topic (e.g., different Lexile levels).
Language Arts (English/Reading)
Use graphic organizers for story elements, encourage bilingual dictionaries, and provide books with audio versions. Focus on comprehension over perfect grammar in early stages.
Pro-Level Scaffolding (ACCESS 1-6)
Levels 1-2 (Entering/Emerging)
Focus on Non-Verbal Representation. Use heavy visual modeling, "Point-to-Identify" tasks, and primary language support where possible.
Levels 3-4 (Developing/Expanding)
Focus on Sentence Scaffolding. Provide "Sentence Frames" (e.g., "The liquid turned into a gas because...") and bilingual glossaries to bridge the gap to academic English.
Levels 5-6 (Bridging/Reaching)
Focus on Cognitive Complexity. Students can handle grade-level concepts but need support with "Tier 3" (subject-specific) vocabulary and stylistic flow.