PECT Reading and Math Intervention Strategies 5

Question 1

Scaffolding in an intervention is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Temporary support gradually removed as the student gains skill

Answer

Scaffolding provides temporary support that is faded as competence increases.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Teaching problem structure and key relationships

Answer

Understanding problem structure helps students choose the correct operation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Words-correct-per-minute on grade-level text is a direct, valid fluency measure.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Independent practice with feedback

Answer

Explicit instruction follows model, guided practice, then independent practice with feedback.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Reveals the misconceptions behind incorrect answers

Answer

Error analysis uncovers the underlying misconceptions so instruction can correct them.

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