This book has an abundance of time-saving, practical strategies for teachers in grades 6-12. A treasury of activities and resources, this book explains, demonstrates, and helps you select among a wide variety of differentiation processes, such as-
- Whole Class Differentiation
- Tiered Lessons
- Learning Centers
- Flexible Grouping
- Literature Circles
- Individualized Instruction
- Independent Study
- Learning Contracts

Handbook on Differentiated Instruction for Middle and High Schools also shows you how to get to know your students by finding out about their -
- Readiness for Learning
- Individual Interests
- Learning Styles and Preferences
- Multiple Intelligences

Included are easy-to-implement classroom activities, such as -
- Graphic Organizers
- What If? Questions
- Experiential Activities
- Note-Taking and Journaling
- Graphic Organizers
- and many more

Also included are tips about how to evaluate student work in a differentiated classroom, with detailed examples of assessments which are question-based, problem-based, performance-based, and affective-based. 2005, 208 pp

Meet the Author Sheryn Spencer Northey is the lead teacher at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her many accomplishments include "Teacher of the Year" in two schools and National Board Certification.

"This book will appeal to busy teachers because it contains examples which are organized in a 1-2-3 step format, making it easy to pick up and apply right away." -Rebecca Harrison, Principal, Caprock High School (TX)