PECT Reading and Math Intervention Strategies 5

Question 1

Scaffolding in an intervention is best described as:

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Temporary support gradually removed as the student gains skill

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Permanent assistance for every task

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Reducing expectations indefinitely

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Avoiding challenging content

Question 2

A student can add but struggles to know when to add versus subtract in word problems. The best intervention focuses on:

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Teaching problem structure and key relationships

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More addition fact drills

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Speed of computation

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Avoiding word problems entirely

Question 3

Which is the strongest indicator that a reading fluency intervention is effective?

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Increased words-correct-per-minute on grade-level text

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Faster finishing of worksheets

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More books checked out

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Improved handwriting

Question 4

Explicit instruction in an intervention typically includes modeling, guided practice, and:

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Independent practice with feedback

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Unstructured exploration only

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Peer-led discovery without guidance

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Silent reading alone

Question 5

For a student with persistent math difficulties, error analysis is valuable because it:

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Reveals the misconceptions behind incorrect answers

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Counts only the number of mistakes

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Compares the student to classmates

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Speeds up grading

Question 6

Which approach best builds reading comprehension for English learners in intervention?

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Pre-teaching vocabulary and using visuals and background knowledge

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Reducing all reading exposure

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Translating every word during reading

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Using only timed tests

Question 7

A key feature distinguishing Tier 3 from Tier 2 intervention is that Tier 3 is:

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More intensive, individualized, and frequent

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Delivered only to the whole class

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Briefer and less frequent

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Focused on enrichment for advanced students