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Proponents call the response to intervention (RTI) process a fundamental paradigm shift in education. RTI in Math describes how this three-tiered system of interventions, which has proven effective in reading instruction, can be applied to primary and elementary mathematics education. Authors William N. Bender and Darlene Crane offer an accessible, detailed map of the RTI process to help all students succeed in mathematics.
This practical guidebook:
Explains the three tiers of intervention and when each should be used
Provides research-based strategies for implementation and instruction
Explores numerous case studies to analyze common student difficulties in mathematics and suggests specific steps to address them
Includes reproducible tools for student and staff assessment, data collection, and documentation of RTI procedures
About the Authors ix
Preface xi
Chapter 1 The RTI Process in Elementary Mathematics 1
What is RTI? 2
The Three-Tier RTI Pyramid 2
Foundations of the RTI Process 5
RTI Implementation in Schools 6
Why is RTI in Mathematics Necessary? 7
RTI and Standards-Based Instruction 9
Efficacy of RTI for Addressing Educational Standards 15
RTI and School Improvement 17
Advocacy for RTI 18
Teacher Understanding of the RTI Process 18
Implementation Issues 20
Conclusion 24
Chapter 2 Tier 1 Mathematics Instruction: A Critical Component of RTI 25
Challenges to Effective Tier 1 Mathematics Instruction 26
Universal Screening in Tier 1 Mathematics 28
Benchmarking for Tier 1 Mathematics 31
High-Quality Instructional Approaches for Tier 1 33
Ten Explicit Tactics for Tier 1 Instruction 40
Conclusion 57
Chapter 3 RTI Procedures for Number Sense and Early Mathematics Skills 59
What is Number Sense? 60
Mathematics Curricula for Young Children 64
What Does an Early Mathematics RTI Look Like? 67
Important Issues for RTI in Early Math 82
Diagnosing a Learning Disability in Early Mathematics 85
Conclusion 86
Chapter 4 RTI Procedures in Elementary Mathematics 87
Mathematics Curricula and Progress Monitoring for Elementary Grades 88
Case Study: An RTI for Automaticity in Multiplication Facts 91
Case Study: An RTI for Finding Common Denominators 102
Diagnosing a Learning Disability in Elementary Mathematics 111
Conclusion 113
Chapter 5 RTI and Problem Solving 115
Mental Processing of Story Problems 115
The Problem With Story Problems 117
Enhancing Story Problem Instruction 118
Effective Tier 1 Instruction for Problem Solving 120
Assessment Options for Problem-Solving Skills 131
Effective Tier 2 and 3 Interventions for Problem Solving 135
Case Study: An RTI for Problem Solving 142
Conclusion 148
Chapter 6 PLC Support Strategies for School- and Districtwide RTI Procedures in Mathematics 149
State-and District-Level Leadership 149
School-Level Planning 152
Professional Learning Communities 152
Conclusion 164
appendix Reproducibles 167
References and Resources 181
Index 191
Overview
Proponents call the response to intervention (RTI) process a fundamental paradigm shift in education. RTI in Math describes how this three-tiered system of interventions, which has proven effective in reading instruction, can be applied to primary and elementary mathematics education. Authors William N. Bender and Darlene Crane offer an accessible, detailed map of the RTI process to help all students succeed ...