In RTI, adjustments to the intensity or nature of interventions are made based on student progress.

• A. Only for a subset of students
• B. Adjustments are made randomly
• C. Yes, adjustments are based on student progress
• D. Only the principal can decide

Answer: (C)

Adjusting the level and type of help based on how a student is actually doing is central to RTI. The whole idea of RTI is to monitor progress continually and use that data to guide decisions about supports. If a student isn’t making adequate progress, the intervention can be intensified—more time, smaller groups, or different strategies—to try to boost learning. If progress is solid, the intensity can be reduced or the student may move back toward universal instruction. This approach keeps supports responsive to each learner’s needs rather than being chosen randomly or by a single administrator, and it isn’t limited to only a subset of students; decisions are made for those who require different levels of intervention based on ongoing data.