Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) 2025 Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Exam – All-in-One Resource for Exam Success

Pre-testing students to assess their learning needs is a fundamental component of differentiating instruction. This approach allows educators to gather important information about students' existing knowledge, skills, and understanding before presenting new material. By identifying each student’s strengths and areas for improvement, teachers can tailor their instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

This process may involve various assessments such as quizzes, surveys, or entry tickets that gauge students’ prior knowledge and readiness. With this data, instructors can then provide appropriate levels of challenge and support, grouping students strategically or adjusting lesson plans to better fit their varying learning paces and styles.

In contrast, the focus on standardizing assessments, limiting instruction to group activities, or adopting a one-size-fits-all method would not effectively address the individual differences among students, ultimately undermining the purpose of differentiated instruction.