Steps for tiering content .
1. Identify the standard (pay attention to the verbs, vocabulary and support available). The content standard remains same for all learners.
2. Determining big idea of the standard. This essential understanding remains the same for all of our learners.
3. Pre-assess to determine students' readiness levels, interests, or learning profiles.
4. Knowing the reading levels of your students and ensure access to an array of content resources at different reading levels.
5. Activate prior knowledge as a way to prime the brain and hook students into the lesson.
(Armstrong, S., & Haskins, S. 2010).
2. Determining big idea of the standard. This essential understanding remains the same for all of our learners.
3. Pre-assess to determine students' readiness levels, interests, or learning profiles.
4. Knowing the reading levels of your students and ensure access to an array of content resources at different reading levels.
5. Activate prior knowledge as a way to prime the brain and hook students into the lesson.
(Armstrong, S., & Haskins, S. 2010).