Which statement best describes RTI in education?

• A. A fixed, one-time diagnostic approach
• B. Response to Intervention; a multi-tiered framework using data to identify needs and guide instruction intensity
• C. A method for scheduling
• D. A grading system for progress reports

Answer: (B)

RTI is a multi-tiered framework that uses ongoing data collection and progress monitoring to identify students’ needs and guide how intensively instruction should be delivered. In practice, every student receives high-quality core instruction (Tier 1), those who struggle get targeted small-group supports (Tier 2), and students with persistent or severe needs receive intensive, individualized interventions (Tier 3). Decisions about increasing or decreasing support are driven by data showing how students respond over time, not by a single test. This approach is dynamic and evidence-based, unlike a fixed one-time diagnostic, a scheduling method, or a grading system.