MTSS/RTI: Mathematics
Challenge
Review the movie below and then proceed to the Initial Thoughts section (time: 1:17).
Transcript: Challenge
Two years ago, the principals and teachers in the Lincoln School district decided to focus on their students’ mathematics performance. They began by improving their high-quality mathematics instruction, making sure to implement standards-based curricula and evidence-based strategies at each grade level. They were excited to see greater understanding of mathematics concepts and increased student interest and motivation, which resulted in improved student performance on the year-end standardized tests. Even so, a relatively large number of students continued to struggle, and many schools in the district, such as Lyle Elementary and East High School, still did not achieve their Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs). Lincoln School district personnel wondered whether response to intervention (RTI), the approach they had implemented in reading, could also be successfully applied to mathematics and increase students’ mathematics performance.
Here’s your Challenge:
What is RTI for mathematics?
How can teachers effectively implement RTI for mathematics?
