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Dear Teacher,
You pour your heart into every lesson. But when each student learns differently, it can feel impossible to reach them all, and exhausting even to try.
Youâre not alone.
âAccording to an OECD 2019 survey, over 70% of classrooms are mixed-ability, with students showing wide differences in readiness, interests, and learning pace.
That means teaching the same way to everyone often leaves some students behind, and leaves you feeling stretched thin.
But thereâs a better way.
âDifferentiated instruction helps you flex your teaching to meet every learner where they are, without doubling your workload.
Letâs take a look at how to get startedâsimply, effectively, and without the overwhelm.
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Differentiation isnât about doing moreâitâs about doing things differently, in ways that work for both you and your students. Here are 5 simple strategies you can try right away:
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Let students choose how they show understandingâwrite a reflection, draw a diagram, or present it aloud.
Choice increases motivation and ownership.
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Teach concepts through visuals, short videos, hands-on tasks, or real-world examples.
Different formats help more students connect with the content.
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Try rotating students between mixed-ability and same-level groups based on the activity.
It keeps collaboration purposeful and learning dynamic.
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Offer the same concept with varying levels of complexity.
This ensures all students are working at a pace thatâs right for them.
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Use quick polls, thumbs up/down, or short reflections during lessons to see who needs a nudge or a stretch.
Even small changes like these can make a big difference in how your students engageâand in how confidently you teach.
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And thatâs a wrap for this edition of the Suraasa Newsletter! Weâll be back with more exciting updates and resources in the next edition, so stay tuned!
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