Bridging Gaps: Leveraging and Addressing Diverse Prior Knowledge

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Bridging Gaps: Leveraging and Addressing Diverse Prior Knowledge
Hi fellows,
It's amazing how much students know (or don't know!) before they even walk into our classrooms. Their prior knowledge and experiences, whether academic, cultural, or personal, significantly shape how they interpret new information. How do you effectively assess and build upon students' existing knowledge without leaving others behind? What techniques do you use to fill in foundational gaps for students who might be lacking specific prerequisites, while still challenging those who are already proficient?
Share your best practices for differentiating instruction based on varying prior knowledge!