All students are different and therefore all learn in different ways. We, as humans, have different strengths in different areas. An example of this could be a child being a phenomenal reader, but having trouble adding fractions together. I wouldn't assume just because the child is strong in one area their going to be just as strong in another. Choosing the way in which you teach lessons has an impact on the way the child perceives that information. That is why it is, in my opinion, very critical to make a personal connection with each of your students in order to get a better sense of their understandings of things and track and monitor their signs of progress or standstills.
There are many ways instruction can be differentiated for diverse learners. Using multiple means of representation when presenting information is one way. Examples of this include graphs and diagrams, tables and grids, formulas, and symbols. Another way instruction can be differentiated is through multiple means of expression for students to show what they have learned. Examples of this include the option to express themselves orally or in written text, storytelling, role-play demonstrations and drawing. Using multiple means of engagement is also a way to differentiate instruction for students to make meaningful connections. Some ways to do this are optimizing individual choices, minimizing distractions, and promoting expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation. Only using one learning style in the classroom can prohibit a child's success and put a limit on what they think they can and can't do. Working with the way individual students learn will increase the chances of the student grasping the concept.
