MTSS & Mathematics for Middle School

The majority of students in the United States consistently perform below proficiency on National Mathematics Assessments (National Assessment of Educational Progress [NAEP], 2019). This number tends to be far worse for students with disabilities, with 74 percent of eighth graders performing below basic when compared to 26 percent of students without disabilities (USDOE, 2019). The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015) focused on implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to advance the education of all struggling students, emphasizing evidence-based instructional strategies. This guide provides critical information, practical strategies, and evidence-based interventions for middle school mathematics instruction within MTSS. It offers an array of ways to use this highly effective framework to meet the needs of students who struggle with mathematics. 

Sections include:

• What is MTSS?
• Connections: MTSS within State Standards and NCTM Focal Points
• Understanding the MTSS Model
• Components of the MTSS Model
• Academic & Behavior Systems
• Implementing MTSS in the Mathematics Classroom
• Planning for Instruction
• Tier 1: Effective Core Instruction in Mathematics
• Tier 2: Targeted Interventions
• Tier 3: Intensive Interventions
• Collaboration & Scheduling (All 3 Tiers)