W h a t i s a Ch o i c e B o a r d a n d w hy i s i t i mp o r t a n t ?
Choice boards give students the power to decide how they are going to demonstrate
and practice material that is being
taught to them. This strategy is a
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form of differentiated instruction (University). The
examples.
teacher presents the class with a variety of activities, then
each individual student picks what they do. This is a
great classroom strategy because it does allow students to
have some control and choice in their learning (Cassidy,
2012). Choice boards are a great asset to classrooms
because student accommodations can be easily included.
H o w t o ma k e a C h o i c e B o a r d
Choice boards, like students, come in a variety of different forms and styles.
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When to use it
P o s s i b l e A c c o mmo d a t i o n s
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