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dif·fer·en·ti·ate

(dĭf′ə-rĕn′shē-āt′)

v. dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed, dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing, dif·fer·en·ti·ates

v.tr.

1. To constitute the distinction between: subspecies that are differentiated by the markings on their wings.

2. To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.

3. To make different by alteration or modification.

4. Mathematics To calculate the derivative or differential of (a function).

v.intr.

1. To become distinct or specialized; acquire a different character.

2. To make distinctions; discriminate.

3. Biology To undergo differentiation.

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Adj.	1.	differentiated - made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different; "the differentiated markings of butterflies"; "the regionally differentiated results" undifferentiated, uniform - not differentiated
	2.	differentiated - exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms specialised, specialized - developed or designed for a special activity or function; "a specialized tool"

Translations

differenziato

differentiated

adj diferenciado; partially — parcialmente diferenciado; poorly — pobremente or poco diferenciado; well — bien diferenciado

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He dropped gradually back into his old frivolous and easygoing ways and conditions of feeling and manner of speech, and no familiar of his could have detected anything in him that differentiated him from the weak and careless Tom of other days.

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Yet species and genus do not merely indicate quality, like the term 'white'; 'white' indicates quality and nothing further, but species and genus determine the quality with reference to a substance: they signify substance qualitatively differentiated.

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The result had been that not only was he familiar with the facts in all their bearings, but he had already so far differentiated them that he was able to arrange them in his own mind according to their values.

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The profound man, who is by nature differentiated from his fellows, feels this difference too keenly to call attention to it by any outward show.

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Utterly differentiated creatures that they were, they were lonely in their misery, and though the misery was tacitly ignored, it was the bond that drew them together.

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Here, on the top of one of them, his keen eyes caught a glimpse of a shade of green sharply differentiated from any he had seen all day.

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Brown (Gifted Program Mentor for Paradise Valley Unified School District), and Susan Winebrenner (a full-time consultant in staff development specializing in highly practical and effective training for educators in differentiated instruction), "Differentiated Lessons for Every Learner: Standards-Based Activities and Extensions for Middle School" supports middle school teachers in teaching all students, including those with high ability.

Differentiated Lessons for Every Learner

Even so, one strategy that has not been explored or discussed much in the distance education literature that may be very helpful to instructors for designing effective instruction is differentiated instruction.

Differentiating instruction in online environments

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Differentiated instruction: characteristics of teachers who differntiate reading instruction

The absence of differentiated instruction in many classrooms stifles success for students who do not learn the same way as their peers.

Perceptions about Implementation of Differentiated Instruction

2003), and there is growing evidence that differentiated instruction has positive effects on student achievement (Rock, Gregg, Ellis, & Gable, 2008).

Broadening the view of differentiated instruction: differentiation shouldn't end with planning but should continue as teachers adapt their instruction during lessons