Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction Flashcards

In a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), which students typically receive Tier 2 intervention?

Answer: Students whose data show they are not making adequate progress with core instruction alone

Tier 2 provides supplemental small-group support for students who need more than core instruction.

Progress monitoring is best described as:

Answer: Frequent, brief assessments to track growth toward a goal and evaluate intervention effectiveness

Progress monitoring repeatedly measures a skill to determine whether instruction is working.

A student's progress-monitoring graph shows four consecutive data points below the aim line. What is the best next step?

Answer: Adjust or intensify the intervention

Data below the aim line indicate the current intervention is not sufficient and should be changed.

Under Wisconsin Act 20, early literacy screening in the state requires which of the following?

Answer: Screening of students in kindergarten through second grade using a DPI-approved screener

Act 20 requires universal screening of 4K-or-5K through grade 2 with an approved assessment, such as PALS.

A classroom benchmark report shows 70% of students below the target on phonemic awareness. What is the most reasonable conclusion?

Answer: Core (Tier 1) instruction in phonemic awareness needs to be strengthened

When most students miss a target, the problem is likely with core instruction, not the individual students.

A student scores in the 'some risk' range on a spring screener. Which action reflects data-driven instruction?

Answer: Administer a diagnostic assessment to identify the specific skill gap

A screening result should be followed by diagnostic assessment to pinpoint needs.

Flexible grouping based on assessment data means that:

Answer: Groups change as students' skill needs change

Flexible groups are formed around current needs and are revised as data change.