Identifying Similarities and Differences ~ Research based strategies to support learning

Identifying Similarities and Differences

Heather Moyer

Identifying similarities anddifferences

Students should compare, classify, and create metaphors, analogies and

non-linguistic or graphic representations


Teachers should provoke the thinking process with QARs Question/Answer/Relationship


Better Instruction, Deeper Learning, Higher Achievement


How can I deepen student understanding?


Review of previous leaning can strengthen learning and lead to fluent recall.


Rehearse and connect knowledge.




Why Analogies?

• Examples can help

• Analogies from a different (known) context can help

• It's fun


ReferencesDean, C. B., Stone, B., Hubbell, E., & Pitler, H. (2012). Classroom instruction that works:

Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA

Felder, R. M., Brent, R. (2005, January). Understanding Student Differences. Journal of

Engineering Education.http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/Papers/Understanding_Differences.

pdf Fries-Gaither, J. (2008, March). Activities for Identifying Similarities and Differences.

Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears. Ohio: Ohio State University . http://beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu/issue/a-sense-of-place/activities-for-identifying-

similarities-and-differences International Reading Association. (n.d.). Meeting the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically

Diverse Students. IRA Commission on RTI. IRA.http://www.reading.org/Libraries/resources/RTIDiversity.pdf

KidBibshttp://www.kidbibs.com/learningtips/lt26.htm

Identifying Similarities and Differences ~ Research based strategies to support learning

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