CPS Response to Intervention (RTI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Question 1

In a three-tier RTI model, which tier provides specialized, individualized intervention for students with the most significant learning needs?

Accepted Answer

Tier 3

Answer

Tier 1

Answer

Tier 2

Answer

Tier 4

Question 2

What percentage of students is Tier 1 (universal instruction) in the RTI pyramid typically expected to serve effectively?

Accepted Answer

80–85%

Answer

50–60%

Answer

70–75%

Answer

90–95%

Question 3

Which data collection method is most commonly used in RTI to monitor student progress over time?

Accepted Answer

Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)

Answer

Norm-referenced standardized tests

Answer

Portfolio assessments

Answer

Authentic performance tasks

Question 4

In MTSS, the term 'fidelity of implementation' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The degree to which an intervention is delivered as designed

Answer

How quickly students respond to intervention

Answer

The accuracy of progress monitoring data

Answer

The alignment between Tier 1 and Tier 2 content

Question 5

A school psychologist is reviewing a student's dual discrepancy data in an RTI framework. What two factors define a dual discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

Low achievement and slow rate of learning

Answer

IQ score gap and standardized test failure

Answer

Reading level and behavioral concerns

Answer

Attendance rate and grade retention history

Question 6

Which of the following best distinguishes MTSS from the traditional RTI model?

Accepted Answer

MTSS integrates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports within a unified framework

Answer

MTSS focuses solely on academic supports

Answer

RTI includes behavioral interventions while MTSS does not

Answer

MTSS eliminates the need for special education eligibility decisions

Question 7

When a student does not make adequate progress after Tier 2 intervention in RTI, the next appropriate step is to:

Accepted Answer

Intensify supports to Tier 3 and continue progress monitoring

Answer

Immediately refer for special education evaluation

Answer

Return the student to Tier 1 and re-evaluate core instruction

Answer

Place the student in a self-contained special education classroom