Tier I Instruction: Research Says . . .

Research and supporting literature show when morning meetings are implemented as a daily practice, with enough time allotted to establish a connection with each student and effectively carry out all its components that ______________.

Choose all that apply.

• positive behaviors and traits increase and negative behaviors decrease

• students are more willing to share personal facts and stories about themselves

• students have better relationships with their teachers and peers

• builds academic stamina which leads to greater retention and greater academic success over time.

Tier 1 refers to the Core Universal Instruction and Supports. These are the core academic and behavior instruction with supports designed and differentiated for all students in all settings. Research reports approximately _____ percent of students in Tier 1 are typically expected to meet learning targets.

• 40

• 60

• 80

• 100

During Tier 1 instruction, teachers use research-based teaching to deliver systematic instruction that is differentiated and explicit. Correlational studies demonstrate that the more teachers used ________________ , the greater their students’ growth.

• computer-based intervention programs

• the same assignments for the entire class

• assessment information

• modified instruction

Using research-based curriculum materials is one critical feature of Tier I Instruction.

Type a response that names another critical feature of Tier I Instruction.

Tiers of Instruction (Tier 1) and Intervention (Tier 2 and 3) vary by ______________ .

• group size

• flexible grouping

• assessments

• standards

• population served