Vertical Differentiation for Gifted, Advanced, and High-Potential Students

by Emily L Mofield

Vertical Differentiation for Gifted, Advanced, and High-Potential Students outlines 25 engaging tools and strategies to stretch student thinking, promote deep learning, and provide layers of challenge in the classroom and beyond. Each strategy is expertly designed to foster deep inquiry and conceptual understanding by guiding students to justify conclusions, apply critical and creative thinking, develop solutions to real-world problems, and transfer learning across contexts. Packed with both "tried and true" thinking models and new, innovative ideas with concrete examples, this resource ensures that no matter where students are in their learning journey, they’ll find themselves challenged and engaged. This book is essential reading for educators looking to support and extend student thinking across content areas and grade levels.

198 pages, Paperback

Published July 11, 2022

Reviews

[Jeannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many many strategies, a lot of good graphics to help guide and definitely useful for advanced students. I can see where I can use some in the classroom, with time to plan.

[Katie Wittenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m looking forward to implementing some of these strategies in my classroom!

[Holly Mueller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent - so many great strategies, philosophies, and ideas for gifted kids. I enjoyed learning some new things that I want to share with teachers!

[Morgan Aiello · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best PD books I've read in a long time. Immediately useful.

[Nate Hipple · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's an okay resource with some decent ideas, but it is an absolute slog to read cover to cover.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the practical ideas in this book, and I bring it to every meeting with gen ed teachers. I often turn to ideas in it to help us frame what we want to accomplish in the classroom.