What is differentiated assessment and provide an example.

• A. Identical tests given to all students.
• B. Assessment only at the end of term.
• C. Assessments adjusted for readiness, interest, or learning profile; e.g., students choose from different task options.
• D. Assessments that rely solely on multiple-choice items.

Answer: (C)

Differentiated assessment means recognizing that students learn in different ways and adjusting how we measure what they know so everyone has a fair chance to show mastery. It involves tailoring the assessment to readiness (challenge level), interests (topics or formats that motivate), or learning profiles (strengths like visual, auditory, or hands-on learning). An example is offering the same learning outcome but a variety of task options: a student could choose to write a report, create a video, give an oral presentation, or build a poster, all graded with the same rubric and criteria. This keeps the learning goals consistent while the path to demonstrate understanding varies to fit the individual learner.