Tier 2: Small Targeted Group Instruction

Tier 2: Small Targeted Group Instruction

Explicit, direct, systematic instruction for struggling or at-risk learners that is based on assessment data to address gaps, using evidence based strategies. 

The following table contains links that support small targeted group instruction:

Small Targeted InstructionDescription
Best Practices for Math TeachingEvidence-based ways to teach math that can be used with your current curriculum.
Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Response to Intervention (RtI) for Elementary and Middle SchoolsThe eight recommendations in this guide are designed to help teachers, principals, and administrators use Response to Intervention for the early detection, prevention, and support of students struggling with mathematics.
Supporting All LearnersMore math related content may be added by the Ministry at a later date.
(PDF) Double Impact: Mathematics and Executive FunctionActivities to develop executive functioning.
The Teacher’s Response to Intervention (RTI) GuideThis RTI guide will help you prepare by exploring the:
Definition of RTI
– Three RTI tiers
– Strategies you can use for each tier
Recommendations for Targeted SupportTier two support is in addition to regular math instruction. It is expected that students interact with grade-level math as much as possible during class time (with continuing support provided), but support time will target specific foundational gaps identified by screeners. (Recommendations from the Working Committee).
Thinking Aloud in MathematicsThinking aloud helps students, especially those who struggle with mathematics, to clarify their ideas, identify what they do and do not understand, and learn from others when they hear how their peers think about and approach the problem
Reciprocal TeachingReciprocal teaching happens after teacher modeling. Students are in small groups monitoring comprehension applying four strategies: predicting, clarifying, questioning, and summarizing (Miller & Veatch, 2011)
Math: Memory Challenges – Yale DyslexiaHelping Students with Poor Working Memory
This list is neither prescriptive, nor exhaustive but will give teachers a starting place for quality resources for Responsive Instruction and Intervention.
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