Which approach best supports diverse learners by addressing both those who are behind and those ready for deeper understanding?

• A. Increase homework for all students
• B. Reteaching for those behind and advanced extensions for those ready to deepen understanding
• C. Lower expectations for some students
• D. Group all students at the same pace without modifications

Answer: (B)

Differentiated instruction that combines reteaching for students who are behind with advanced extensions for those ready to deepen understanding. This approach targets where learners are in their understanding and provides appropriate support or challenge so everyone can progress. Reteaching solidifies foundational skills or concepts, giving students another path to mastery, while extensions push those who are ready to explore more complex applications or deeper thinking. By meeting diverse needs within the same lesson, it helps close gaps and keeps high-achieving students engaged. Others options don’t fit because increasing homework for all doesn’t tailor to readiness, lowering expectations can limit growth and motivation, and grouping everyone at the same pace without modifications ignores individual learning trajectories.