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=Differentiation What It Is and What It Is Not from "Tools for High-Quality Differentiated Instruction" by Cindy A. Strickland.=

What It is What It Is Not
 * Variation in content, process, and product based on teacher attention to student differences in interest, learning profile, and readiness.
 * Varied groupings of students dependent on thoughtful consideration of learning goals and student characteristics.
 * Proactive response to student differences as often as possible, though reactive response is also important.
 * A brand-new way of teaching.
 * IEPs for every student.
 * Tracking or ability grouping.
 * Constant group work.
 * Allowing students to work only in preferred ways on preferred topics.
 * Occasional variation in teaching style or level of questions asked of individuals.