Does the phrase "data-driven instruction" make you shudder? Fear not! It simply means making smart instructional decisions based on what you already know about your students' strengths, needs, and interests. Flexible grouping is one way to maximize information and make the most appropriate instructional placements for a lesson or unit of instruction. Join Amy to see how simple interest surveys, pre-tests, homework, checklists, and formal assessments can enhance learning and create a supportive, differentiated classroom environment.