What is the purpose of a progress monitoring plan in RTI?

• A. To determine classroom decoration choices
• B. To track student progress over time, determine response to intervention, and adjust intensity or type of support
• C. To assign grades at the end of year
• D. To replace teacher judgment with a software tool

Answer: (B)

Progress monitoring in RTI is about regularly collecting information on a student’s learning to see how they respond to interventions and to guide instructional decisions. A progress-monitoring plan specifies what skills to measure, how often to measure them, and the rules for deciding when to change or adjust supports. By charting progress over time, teachers can tell whether the current intervention is helping enough, whether the level or type of support should be intensified or reduced, or whether a different strategy is needed. This data-driven approach keeps instruction responsive to each student’s needs rather than relying on guesswork. It’s not about decorations, grading, or replacing teacher judgment with software; it’s about using ongoing data to inform instructional decisions.