Differentiation in class: methods that fit your lesson
Differentiation is teaching a class where not everyone needs the same thing. You adjust for level, pace, process or product. Below are practical methods that keep it manageable — from choice menus and pace groups to tailored practice.
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Frequently asked questions
Which tool helps with differentiation in the classroom?+
With LectaMe you build one lesson with a base layer and optional deeper layers. Fast students click through, others stay on the basics. No need to prepare two versions. Plus: live quiz feedback shows you in real time who is where — useful as a signal for follow-up.
Which differentiation methods can I use right away?+
Think of choice work (students pick a task at their level), pace differentiation (fast learners get enrichment), tailored practice (same content, different tasks) and flexible groups. Combine two or three — more becomes hard to manage in practice.
What is the difference between convergent and divergent differentiation?+
In convergent differentiation everyone works toward the same minimum goal, with extra support or enrichment along the way. In divergent differentiation end goals may differ per student. Convergent keeps the class together; divergent offers more room but takes more organisation.
How do I combine differentiation with assessment?+
LectaMe supports quiz questions per layer — a basic question for everyone, a deeper question for those who followed the extra layer. You get a per-student picture of the level reached, useful for formative assessment.