Provide sets of objects (e.g., toy animals, shapes, or symbols) and ask students to sort them into groups based on shared characteristics. Encourage them to describe the sets they create.
how could the above exploration activity be differentiated for a dyslexic student and a gifted student
For a dyslexic student:
- Provide visual aids such as pictures or diagrams along with the objects to help with identifying common characteristics
- Allow extra time for the student to complete the sorting activity
- Offer verbal instructions and explanations to complement written instructions
- Use color-coded or tactile objects to help with sorting
For a gifted student:
- Encourage the student to come up with more complex sorting criteria beyond just obvious characteristics
- Provide a variety of objects with different levels of complexity for sorting
- Allow the student to create their own sets and groups for sorting
- Offer extension activities such as categorizing the groups further or finding patterns within the sets of objects