What is MTSS?

MTSS stands for:

• Multi-Tired Student Support

• Multiple Tiers of Strategic Support

• Multiple Tier of Student Services

• Multi-Tiered System of Support

How many tiers of support are there in the MTSS framework? (Enter the number value)

Answer explanation

There are three tiers of support in the MTSS framework. Tier 1 is Core instruction that everyone receives. Tier 2 is supplemental support. Tier 3 is intensive support.

What percent of students receive Tier 1 instruction?

• 5%

• 20%

• 80%

• 100%

Answer explanation

Tier 1 instruction (Core) is received by all students and should be effective for at least 80% of students. Students in Tier 2 supplemental support will receive both Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction. Tier 2 instruction is received by no more than 20% of students. Students in Tier 3 instruction is received by 1%-5% of students. These students will received Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction in addition to Tier 3 instruction.

The MTSS framework does not include SEL (social and emotional learning) or behavior support.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The MTSS framework serves students in academics, behavior, SEL, and attendance.

The MTSS framework serves students in the following domains. (Select ALL that apply)

• Academics

• Behavior

• Social and emotional learning

• Attendance

Answer explanation

The MTSS framework provides supports to students in academics, behavior, SEL, and attendance.

Who is responsible for implementing the MTSS framework?

• Classroom teacher

• School counselor

• MTSS Specialist

• Everyone! It is a team approach!

Answer explanation

The MTSS framework is a team approach to school improvement. The looping structure of the framework ensures effective communication and data-based problem-solving.

MTSS sets the standard of "how we do school".

• True

• False

Answer explanation

MTSS is school improvement.

MTSS serves students in grades Pre-K through 12.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

MTSS serves all students in grades PK-12.

MTSS is synonymous with school improvement.

• True

• False

The data-based problem solving approach of the MTSS framework creates: (Select ALL that apply)

• more effective instruction for students

• more efficient instruction for teachers

• a feeling of which students should be served by Tier 2 instruction

• a referral process for special education services

Answer explanation

The MTSS framework is meant to make the difficult job of teaching easier by making instruction more effective for students and efficient for teachers.