CPS Response to Intervention (RTI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) 3

Question 1

In an RTI framework, 'instructional match' refers to the alignment between:

Accepted Answer

The student's skill level and the difficulty level of the instructional materials

Answer

Instructional match ensures that instruction or intervention is delivered at the right level of challenge for the student—neither too easy nor too difficult—to promote optimal learning.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key function of the CPS professional within an MTSS team?

Accepted Answer

Providing psycho-educational data interpretation, consultation, and intervention planning

Answer

CPS professionals contribute expertise in data interpretation, psychological assessment, behavioral analysis, and evidence-based intervention planning within the MTSS collaborative structure.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of conducting a 'data summit' or 'data day' within an MTSS framework?

Accepted Answer

To review school-wide and individual student data to inform instructional and intervention decisions

Answer

Data summits bring together educators to systematically analyze universal screening and progress monitoring data to adjust instruction, identify students for intervention tiers, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Question 4

In MTSS, 'tiered fidelity inventories' (TFIs) are primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the degree to which MTSS practices are implemented with fidelity at the school level

Answer

Tiered Fidelity Inventories are school-level tools used to assess how well MTSS structures, practices, and systems are being implemented across all tiers.

Question 5

A school implementing MTSS notices that 30% of students are failing to meet benchmarks at Tier 1. The most appropriate first response is to:

Accepted Answer

Investigate whether Tier 1 core instruction is of sufficient quality and delivered with fidelity

Answer

When a large percentage of students fail at Tier 1, it signals a problem with the core instructional program itself rather than individual student deficits, requiring examination and improvement of Tier 1.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

CPS Response to Intervention (RTI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) 3