PBIS Tier 1 Universal Screening 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which data source is MOST commonly used during Tier 1 universal screening in PBIS?
- Individual IQ assessments
- Office Discipline Referrals (ODRs) (Correct answer)
- Parent satisfaction surveys
- Teacher salary records
Correct answer: Office Discipline Referrals (ODRs)
Office Discipline Referrals (ODRs) are the most commonly used data source in Tier 1 universal screening because they provide a schoolwide snapshot of behavioral patterns.
Question 2: A school conducts universal screening and finds that 85% of students meet behavioral expectations. What does this indicate?
- Tier 1 supports are ineffective and need replacement
- Tier 1 is working well for most students (Correct answer)
- All students should be moved to Tier 2
- Screening data is invalid and should be discarded
Correct answer: Tier 1 is working well for most students
In PBIS, 80-90% of students meeting expectations indicates that Tier 1 universal supports are effective for the majority of the school population.
Question 3: What is the PRIMARY purpose of using cut scores in universal screening?
- To rank students from best to worst behavior
- To identify students who may need additional support (Correct answer)
- To determine teacher effectiveness ratings
- To assign grades for conduct reports
Correct answer: To identify students who may need additional support
Cut scores in universal screening are thresholds used to distinguish students who are likely responding adequately to Tier 1 from those who may need additional intervention.
Question 4: Which term describes a screening tool that correctly identifies students who DO have behavioral concerns?
- Specificity
- Reliability
- Sensitivity (Correct answer)
- Validity
Correct answer: Sensitivity
Sensitivity refers to a screening tool's ability to correctly identify students who truly have the condition or concern being screened for (true positive rate).
Question 5: How often should Tier 1 universal screening typically be conducted throughout the school year?
- Once at the start of the year only
- Daily for all students
- Three times per year (fall, winter, spring) (Correct answer)
- Only when a behavioral crisis occurs
Correct answer: Three times per year (fall, winter, spring)
Universal screening is typically conducted three times per year (fall, winter, spring) to monitor trends and identify students needing support across the school year.
Question 6: A student with 3 or more Office Discipline Referrals in a semester during Tier 1 screening is MOST likely flagged as:
- Low risk needing no further action
- At some risk warranting closer monitoring or Tier 2 consideration (Correct answer)
- Requiring immediate Tier 3 intensive intervention only
- Ineligible for PBIS supports
Correct answer: At some risk warranting closer monitoring or Tier 2 consideration
Students with 2-5 ODRs are typically identified as 'some risk' and are candidates for Tier 2 supports, not immediate Tier 3 placement.
Question 7: Which of the following BEST describes a 'false positive' in universal screening?
- A student correctly identified as needing support
- A student incorrectly identified as needing support when they do not (Correct answer)
- A student who refuses to participate in screening
- A screening tool that has high reliability
Correct answer: A student incorrectly identified as needing support when they do not
A false positive occurs when a screening tool incorrectly flags a student as at-risk when they do not actually have the behavioral concern being measured.
PBIS Tier 1 Universal Screening 2
Which data source is MOST commonly used during Tier 1 universal screening in PBIS?