When using smart match as a working form with students aged 6 to 10, you can easily differentiate at three levels: beginner, advanced and expert.
Beginners:
- Fewer terms and descriptions, with clearer hints or examples.
- Focus on one criterion per match (e.g., recognizing a single definition).
Advanced learners:
- More terms and descriptions, some overlapping or slightly confusing.
- Must identify connections independently and justify their choices.
- Extension: discuss in small groups and provide reasoning.
Experts:
- Complex or abstract descriptions with multiple possible interpretations.
- Must critically evaluate alternatives and support their decisions.
- Extra challenge: create new matches or counterexamples.