RTI in math : practical guidelines for elementary teachers

As teachers and administrators become aware of the potential for applying response to intervention (RTI) to mathematics, there is an immediate need for information on how to implement this process in the classroom. This book addresses that need.

RTI is used to ensure a successful learning experience for all students by targeting specific areas where students struggle and eliminating threats to learning and development. This map of the RTI process offers an overview of research, detailed guidance through each stage of RTI implementation, tools for teacher reflection and growth, and discussion of support strategies beyond the classroom. The authors analyze a variety of common student difficulties in elementary math and apply a three-tier RTI model to the general education classroom. They also include a variety of assessment materials, research-based instructional strategies, and numerous case studies of RTI implementation.

About the Authors	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Chapter 1 The RTI Process in Elementary Mathematics	p. 1
What is RTI?	p. 2
The Three-Tier RTI Pyramid	p. 2
Foundations of the RTI Process	p. 5
RTI Implementation in Schools	p. 6
Why is RTI in Mathematics Necessary?	p. 7
RTI and Standards-Based Instruction	p. 9
Efficacy of RTI for Addressing Educational Standards	p. 15
RTI and School Improvement	p. 17
Advocacy for RTI	p. 18
Teacher Understanding of the RTI Process	p. 18
Implementation Issues	p. 20
Conclusion	p. 24
Chapter 2 Tier 1 Mathematics Instruction: A Critical Component of RTI	p. 25
Challenges to Effective Tier 1 Mathematics Instruction	p. 26
Universal Screening in Tier 1 Mathematics	p. 28
Benchmarking for Tier 1 Mathematics	p. 31
High-Quality Instructional Approaches for Tier 1	p. 33
Ten Explicit Tactics for Tier 1 Instruction	p. 40
Conclusion	p. 57
Chapter 3 RTI Procedures for Number Sense and Early Mathematics Skills	p. 59
What is Number Sense?	p. 60
Mathematics Curricula for Young Children	p. 64
What Does an Early Mathematics RTI Look Like?	p. 67
Important Issues for RTI in Early Math	p. 82
Diagnosing a Learning Disability in Early Mathematics	p. 85
Conclusion	p. 86
Chapter 4 RTI Procedures in Elementary Mathematics	p. 87
Mathematics Curricula and Progress Monitoring for Elementary Grades	p. 88
Case Study: An RTI for Automaticity in Multiplication Facts	p. 91
Case Study: An RTI for Finding Common Denominators	p. 102
Diagnosing a Learning Disability in Elementary Mathematics	p. 111
Conclusion	p. 113
Chapter 5 RTI and Problem Solving	p. 115
Mental Processing of Story Problems	p. 115
The Problem With Story Problems	p. 117
Enhancing Story Problem Instruction	p. 118
Effective Tier 1 Instruction for Problem Solving	p. 120
Assessment Options for Problem-Solving Skills	p. 131
Effective Tier 2 and 3 Interventions for Problem Solving	p. 135
Case Study: An RTI for Problem Solving	p. 142
Conclusion	p. 148
Chapter 6 PLC Support Strategies for School- and Districtwide RTI Procedures in Mathematics	p. 149
State-and District-Level Leadership	p. 149
School-Level Planning	p. 152
Professional Learning Communities	p. 152
Conclusion	p. 164
appendix Reproducibles	p. 167
References and Resources	p. 181
Index	p. 191

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