Question 1

The RTI process provides substantial information to the special education evaluation process in the event a student continues to be unsuccessful in the general education classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

These measures provide information about student achievement and are used to make decisions about instruction at the global level.

Accepted Answer

A)  Progress monitoring 
B)  Curriculum-based assessment 
C)  Universal screenings 
D)  Curriculum-based measures

Question 3

Differentiating instruction requires teachers to change content, instruction or assessments in order to meet individual student needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following assessments is an example of a sensitive measure that would provide detailed information regarding a student's response to instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal Screening 
B)  Standardized Assessment 
C)  Curriculum-Based Measurement 
D)  Student Essay

Question 5

Utilizing the PNDs measurement of progress, which of the following would be considered the cut-off score for an effective intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  80% 
C)  70% 
D)  50%

Question 6

General education instruction is designed to meet the needs of what percentage of the school population?

Accepted Answer

A)  100% 
B)  90-95% 
C)  80-85% 
D)  70-75%

Question 7

When teachers adapt or modify the content of the curriculum, the instructional methods they use, or the assessment used with a student, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Progress monitoring 
B)  Response to intervention 
C)  Special education 
D)  Differentiated instruction

Question 8

Which of the following is not a requirement under IDEA 2004?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of RTI for all students. 
B)  That a child's disability impact educational performance. 
C)  That a child's difficulties do not stem from a lack of instruction. 
D)  That classroom performance be considered in the evaluation process.

Question 9

The term universal methods is often used synonymously with interventions provided at the Tier I level of the RTI model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

This assessment is given weekly or bi-weekly to determine how a student is performing and if program changes are warranted.

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal screening 
B)  Progress monitoring 
C)  Curriculum-based assessment 
D)  Curriculum-based measure

Question 11

This measure considers data points that are above the highest baseline data point as demonstrating intervention effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Percent of nonoverlapping data points 
B)  Absolute change 
C)  Reliable change index 
D)  Percent change

Question 12

IDEA 2004 requires the use of RTI when evaluating every child for special education services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Provide an example of an intervention that could typically occur under each Tier of the RTI model.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Explain the difference between a CBM and a CBA. What is the value of each for progress monitoring purposes?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The use of research-based interventions is required of all teachers, not just special educators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why is the use of RTI especially important for the evaluation process of identifying children with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Who is most likely to deliver the Tier III instruction in the RTI model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialists 
B)  General education teacher 
C)  Paraeducator 
D)  Parent volunteer

Question 18

Michael receives additional reading interventions in a small group. His mean baseline score is 15 and the mean intervention score is 21. What is Michael's percent change?

Accepted Answer

A)  18% 
B)  28.6% 
C)  40% 
D)  60%

Question 19

As RTI continues to develop and be implemented in schools, teachers are finding themselves taking on new roles and responsibilities. Discuss at least three of these roles and/or responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Mr. Kiddle believes that each child who is experiencing difficulty in school should be individually evaluated to determine what interventions might address their unique needs. Mr. Kiddle's philosophy is most closely aligned with which RTI model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem solving model 
B)  Standard model 
C)  Special education model 
D)  Standard protocol model

Exam 7: Response to Intervention

The RTI process provides substantial information to the special education evaluation process in the event a student continues to be unsuccessful in the general education classroom.

These measures provide information about student achievement and are used to make decisions about instruction at the global level.

Differentiating instruction requires teachers to change content, instruction or assessments in order to meet individual student needs.

Which of the following assessments is an example of a sensitive measure that would provide detailed information regarding a student's response to instruction?

Utilizing the PNDs measurement of progress, which of the following would be considered the cut-off score for an effective intervention?

General education instruction is designed to meet the needs of what percentage of the school population?

When teachers adapt or modify the content of the curriculum, the instructional methods they use, or the assessment used with a student, it is called

Which of the following is not a requirement under IDEA 2004?

The term universal methods is often used synonymously with interventions provided at the Tier I level of the RTI model.

This assessment is given weekly or bi-weekly to determine how a student is performing and if program changes are warranted.

This measure considers data points that are above the highest baseline data point as demonstrating intervention effectiveness.

IDEA 2004 requires the use of RTI when evaluating every child for special education services.

Provide an example of an intervention that could typically occur under each Tier of the RTI model.

Explain the difference between a CBM and a CBA. What is the value of each for progress monitoring purposes?

The use of research-based interventions is required of all teachers, not just special educators.

Why is the use of RTI especially important for the evaluation process of identifying children with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance?

Who is most likely to deliver the Tier III instruction in the RTI model?

Michael receives additional reading interventions in a small group. His mean baseline score is 15 and the mean intervention score is 21. What is Michael's percent change?

As RTI continues to develop and be implemented in schools, teachers are finding themselves taking on new roles and responsibilities. Discuss at least three of these roles and/or responsibilities.

Mr. Kiddle believes that each child who is experiencing difficulty in school should be individually evaluated to determine what interventions might address their unique needs. Mr. Kiddle's philosophy is most closely aligned with which RTI model?