This document discusses differentiation in education. It defines differentiation as providing instruction in various ways to meet the needs of diverse learners. Differentiation meets students where they are and maximizes their chances of success. The document outlines principles of differentiated classrooms, such as adjusting content, process and product based on student needs. It also notes that differentiation is not the same as individualized instruction or just modifying assignments. Advantages include helping teachers understand assessment and offering varied learning experiences. Both strengths and challenges of differentiation are discussed.