Possibilities for Learning

Planning for and with
Highly Able Learners

Students with an extraordinary capacity and craving for learning need rich, challenging opportunities to learn that are tailored to their passions, preferences and strengths.

The free tools and resources provided here enable students, teachers and parents to find or plan activities and differentiate curriculum that is worthy of their astonishing potential to learn, create and grow.

Which students are high ability learners?

These materials help you find students who need the nature or pace of their learning enhanced without testing—just observe, ask them and their peers. They stand out when you know what to look for.

What and how to differentiate?

The areas in greatest need of differentiation are the students’ strengths and interests. Use the interactive Guide for Selecting Differentiation Strategies to determine which are recommended each student in any subject.

How do they want to learn?

Students can complete the interactive survey to identify their favourite types of differentiation. Students and their teachers can design activities, large and small, that involve them so their learning is personalized.