Through this module’s readings, you learned three ways to differentiate instruct

Through this module’s readings, you learned three ways to differentiate instruction: by modifying the content, process, and product. Tic-tac-toe, also referred to as “think-tac-toe,” is one tool that teachers can use to differentiate the product or assessment of student learning.
Watch this short video,
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, for a quick overview of how to develop a tic-tac-toe assessment. Alternatively, you can read this article: Choice Boards Packet (1).pdfDownload Choice Boards Packet (1).pdf
Presented in the form of a nine-squared grid, tic-tac-toe is comprised of a collection of different activities that students can choose from in order to demonstrate their learning. It offers flexibility because you, as the teacher, can tailor the activities to address different learning styles, interests, or varying student needs. You can require students to choose and complete one activity, or you can instruct students to choose three in a row (like a tic-tac-toe). As such, you will want to make sure that your activity options are appropriately challenging and that they assess the intended skills and knowledge.
Tic-tac-toe activities can be used to assess all students, or they may serve well as extension or enrichment activities for high-performing students. If time is limited, longer activities could be replaced by open-ended, higher-order questions framed using Bloom’s Taxonomy. Also, be sure to develop scoring guidelines for each activity ahead of time. Simple rubrics work well for this purpose.
For this assignment, you will create your own Tic-Tac-Toe assessment board that you could use to assess student mastery of concepts or ELA standards related to their independent reading novels. A template for this assignment is included within this module for your optional use. Prior to submission, make sure that your Tic-Tac-Toe board includes the following:
Student-friendly directions to begin the board.
9 different, relevant activities with clear instructions.
Activities that address a variety of learning styles and align with multiple intelligences (refer to the diagram on the Module 11 Overview page).
A short explanation of how your tic-tac-toe board considers a variety of learners, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. Include the grade level of students that your board is intended for.