Middle or high school history teachers
Planning a history unit on the Great Depression and need to address varying student background knowledge.
About
This Pre-Assessments for Differentiation mind map template helps teachers group students by prior knowledge levels—top 10%, 80%, and bottom 10%—and assign tailored activities on the Great Depression. It includes three branches: 'Students who answered most correctly (top 10%)' create Google Slides on causes and effects, 'Students who have some knowledge (80%)' watch YouTube videos with a summary sheet, and 'Students with limited knowledge (bottom 10%)' read a simple article with the instructor. The template also specifies assessments like Quizlet study sets and visual dictionaries. Ideal for differentiated instruction in history or social studies classrooms.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Any subject teacher using pre-assessments
Designing a differentiated lesson after a pre-assessment reveals a wide range of student readiness.
Instructional coaches and curriculum specialists
Creating a professional development session on differentiation strategies for new teachers.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch the Template
Open the .xmind file in Xmind (desktop, web, or mobile).
Step 2
Analyze Group Strategies
Review the three student groups and their assigned strategies.
Step 3
Customize Lesson Content
Replace the Great Depression content with your own topic and adjust the activities as needed.
Step 4
Adjust Structure and Resources
Add or remove nodes to match your class size and available resources.
Step 5
Distribute or Plan Lessons
Share the mind map with students or use it as a planning guide for your lesson.
Frequently asked questions
The template groups students into three tiers based on pre-assessment scores: top 10%, middle 80%, and bottom 10%. Each tier has a differentiation strategy and assessments to track learning, all focused on the Great Depression.
After a pre-assessment, assign students to the appropriate branch. Follow the suggested strategies: research group for top scorers, video notes for middle, and guided reading for lower. Use the listed assessments to monitor progress.
Yes, you can customize the node text, add new branches, or modify the differentiation strategies and assessments to fit your subject or grade level.
While it uses the Great Depression as an example, the three-tier structure works for any content area where you want to differentiate based on prior knowledge.
Yes, the strategies include digital tools like Google Slides, YouTube, and Quizlet, making it suitable for both in-person and online classrooms.
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