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Differentiating the Product - The Evidence We Accept of the Learning Achieved **

Teachers sometimes have a single method of assessing student learning that is applied to all - such as a administering a summative test or assigning a report. When a teacher differentiates the product, she provides different opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding. The assignments may address multiple intelligences or may provide choices that incorporate student interests. The benefits of this design is the opportunity for students to choose how to show their learning. Choice is one of the qualities of engaging work (Schlecty, 2002) that promotes student ownership and empowerment in their own learning.

Examples of student work products may be provided through anchor activities, extension menus, tic-tac-toe product boards, and other tiered assignments. Click here to see examples of extension menus and other differentiated product ideas.