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MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) ANS The framework that schools use to give targeted support to struggling
students.
Tier 1 ANS Universal/whole class differentiated instruction
Tier 2 ANS Small group instruction with specialist, still receive Tier 1. Flexible grouping, alternative approaches,
explicit presentation, direct and immediate feedback, multiple opportunities, continuous monitoring.
Progress monitoring vs Performance measures ANS Progress monitoring is a continuous and frequent process that
helps teachers asses how students are progressing.
Performance measures, only happen a few times a year. Help identify general picture of academic achievement in a
particular area.
RTI (Response to Intervention) ANS The practice of providing high quality instruction and interventions matched to
student need, monitoring progress frequently to make decisions about changes and instruction or goals, and applying child
response data to important educational decision.
Progress Monitoring ANS Helps teachers determine if student is on track to meet goals.
Tier 3 ANS Most intensive, small group or 1 on 1 instruction, often includes SPED. Can also include behavioral help.
Requires more frequent assessment.
Intensive/systematic/explicit, take analysis direct instruction, strategic instruction
DBI (Data-Based Individualization) ANS A research based process for individualizing and intensifying interventions
through systematic use of assessment data, validated interventions and research based adaptations.
DBI Process ANS 1-Validated intervention program
2-Progress Monitoring
, 3-Diagnostic Data
4-intervention analysis
5-Progress Monitoring
Progress Monitoring vs Diagnostic Assessment ANS PM: indicates how a student is progressing
DA: indicate WHY a student might be struggling to make improvements
Four Point Method ANS Looking at 4 most recent data points on a graph and how they compare to the goal line.
Minimum 6 points of data is needed.
Last 4 points are on or above goal line - instruction is working
Last 4 points are below goal line - warrants an instructional change
CBM (Curriculum Based Measurement) ANS
GOM (General Outcome Measurement) ANS Assesses a students performance in content knowledge or basic skills
How GOM is used: monitor progress over time, determine if instruction is helping students learn, identify students who are
not making progress
GOM Process ANS 1-Select a measure
2-Create a graph
3-create a goal line
4-administer, score, graph
5-make data based instruction decisions
6-communicate progress
GOM vs CBM ANS GOM: tracks student performance and mastery of a skill over time
CBM: evaluates the effectiveness of instruction in the classroom and how students apply skills
Error Analysis ANS Process of reviewing error patterns to identify skills deficits