CPS Response to Intervention (RTI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a three-tier RTI model, which tier provides specialized, individualized intervention for students with the most significant learning needs?
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3 (Correct answer)
- Tier 4
Correct answer: Tier 3
Tier 3 provides the most intensive, individualized interventions for students who have not responded adequately to Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports.
Question 2: What percentage of students is Tier 1 (universal instruction) in the RTI pyramid typically expected to serve effectively?
- 50–60%
- 70–75%
- 80–85% (Correct answer)
- 90–95%
Correct answer: 80–85%
Tier 1 core instruction is designed to meet the needs of approximately 80–85% of the student population.
Question 3: Which data collection method is most commonly used in RTI to monitor student progress over time?
- Norm-referenced standardized tests
- Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) (Correct answer)
- Portfolio assessments
- Authentic performance tasks
Correct answer: Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)
Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) provides brief, frequent, standardized probes that allow educators to track student progress efficiently within the RTI framework.
Question 4: In MTSS, the term 'fidelity of implementation' refers to:
- How quickly students respond to intervention
- The degree to which an intervention is delivered as designed (Correct answer)
- The accuracy of progress monitoring data
- The alignment between Tier 1 and Tier 2 content
Correct answer: The degree to which an intervention is delivered as designed
Fidelity of implementation means that the intervention is being delivered as intended, which is critical for attributing student outcomes to the intervention itself.
Question 5: A school psychologist is reviewing a student's dual discrepancy data in an RTI framework. What two factors define a dual discrepancy?
- Low achievement and slow rate of learning (Correct answer)
- IQ score gap and standardized test failure
- Reading level and behavioral concerns
- Attendance rate and grade retention history
Correct answer: Low achievement and slow rate of learning
A dual discrepancy occurs when a student shows both low achievement (performance below peers) and a slow rate of learning growth relative to peers, even after intervention.
Question 6: Which of the following best distinguishes MTSS from the traditional RTI model?
- MTSS focuses solely on academic supports
- MTSS integrates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports within a unified framework (Correct answer)
- RTI includes behavioral interventions while MTSS does not
- MTSS eliminates the need for special education eligibility decisions
Correct answer: MTSS integrates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports within a unified framework
MTSS is a broader framework that integrates academic intervention (RTI), behavioral support (PBIS), and social-emotional learning into a single, cohesive system.
Question 7: When a student does not make adequate progress after Tier 2 intervention in RTI, the next appropriate step is to:
- Immediately refer for special education evaluation
- Intensify supports to Tier 3 and continue progress monitoring (Correct answer)
- Return the student to Tier 1 and re-evaluate core instruction
- Place the student in a self-contained special education classroom
Correct answer: Intensify supports to Tier 3 and continue progress monitoring
When Tier 2 supports are insufficient, the RTI process moves the student to Tier 3 with more intensive, individualized intervention while data collection continues.
CPS Response to Intervention (RTI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) 1
In a three-tier RTI model, which tier provides specialized, individualized intervention for students with the most significant learning needs?