Screening and Monitoring Screen all students for potential math
difficulties and monitor their progress. The first step in RtI
is universal student screening so schools can systematically
identify those at risk for math difficulties. Accurate
identification of at-risk students requires efficient, reliable,
and valid measures of the most important math objectives.
Because no one assessment is perfectly reliable, schools are
encouraged to use multiple screening measures, including state
assessment results. Once students needing intervention have been
identified, regular progress monitoring is essential to
determine if supplemental instruction is meeting their learning
needs or if regrouping is necessary. Screening and Monitoring
Progress in Math This multimedia overview explains the value of
universal screening, describes recommended components of an
effective screening system, provides information on establishing
cut-points to identify at-risk students, and describes the
functions of progress monitoring. (5:35