How to Differentiate Instruction with Magoosh Data

Magoosh's detailed performance data helps you quickly identify each student's needs and create personalized learning paths. Use this guide to interpret student reports, spot patterns, and build differentiated assignments.

Understanding Student Strengths and Weaknesses

1. Click on an individual student's name to view their detailed report
2. Click on Review all ACT answers (or SAT answers)
   
3. Use the filters to see questions the student answered incorrectly
   
4. Review the Section and Subject columns to identify patterns

Common patterns to look for

1. Skill Gaps

   1. Consistent errors in one subject

   2. Difficulty with specific question types

   3. Time-related issues (running out of time on certain sections)

2. Student Groupings
   1. Students struggling with the same topics
   2. Advanced students who need more challenging work
   3. Students who need more foundational practice

Creating Differentiated Assignments

Based on your analysis:

• For Struggling Students - Create individual assignments focused on their weak areas
  

• For On-Track Students - Use standard class assignments
• For Advanced Students - Assign more challenging assignments

Grouping Strategies

• By Skill Level - Create assignments for different tiers (foundational, intermediate, advanced)

• By Subject Need - Group students struggling in the same areas together and assign assignments for that topic

Monitoring Differentiation Impact

After implementing differentiated assignments, track each student's progress over time using their individual report to confirm that targeted practice is driving improvement:

• Check if targeted students improve in their weak areas

• Adjust difficulty based on results
• Move students between groups as they progress

  Tip: Reassess student groupings regularly — for example, after each major assignment or test — so your differentiation strategy stays current with each student's growth.