Assignment #4:
RtI Screening and Plan of Action Based on a Case Study
Directions:
Using the case study located in Appendix C, determine Johnny’s specific areas of strength and weakness. What does the Standard Score indicate for each area? What does the Age-Equivalent score indicate for each area? What does the Grade-Equivalent score indicate for each area? What does the Percentile Rank score indicate for each area?
Develop 2 specific classroom activities including Smart Goals that can be implemented to address each area you identified as an area of weakness. What steps will you take to monitor progress?
Develop 2 specific home activities that can be implemented to address each area you identified as an area of weakness. How will you work collaboratively with Johnny’s Mom/Dad to track progress in the home? Write a detailed summary of the test results that you will provide to Johnny’s mom so that she will understand in layman’s terms what the assessment indicates.
To gain an understanding of what the scores represent, review the information in the following Web pages-
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This link will define what each area of the KTEA assesses. This is helpful in developing your specific classroom/home activities.
The below links discuss various test-relates scores.
Use additional resources (books, Websites, etc.) as needed to complete this assignment.
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Element |
Not Met 0 – 15 points |
Met 16 – 19 points |
Exceeded 20 points |
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Summary and Analysis of the RtI Reports |
No summary or analysis of the RtI Report was included in the submission. No/only 1 area of strength/weakness was identified |
A summary and analysis of the RtI Report was included in the submission. The submission included 2 specific areas of strengths/weaknesses |
A summary and analysis of the RtI Report was included in the submission. The submission included 2 specific areas of strengths/weaknesses and 2 classroom activities to address areas of weakness |
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Development of SMART Goals and Learning Objectives |
The development of SMART Goals and Learning Objectives to address the areas of weakness was not included in the submission, OR The submission includes SMART Goals but does not feature learning objectives. |
The submission includes SMART Goals and at least ONE learning objective for every SMART Goal. |
The submission includes SMART Goals and at least TWO learning objectives for every SMART Goal. |
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Use of Evidence Based Strategies to Address Learning Objectives. |
The use of evidence based strategies to address the learning objectives is not present in the submission, or if included, includes 2 or less learning objectives. |
An evidence-based intervention to address at least THREE learning objectives is present in the submission. |
An evidence-based intervention to address ALL of the learning objectives is present in the submission. |
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Methods for Monitoring Student Progress |
The submission does not include a method for monitoring student progress. If there is a mention of assessing student progress, only one assessment approach is included |
The submission describes a method to monitor student’s progress using TWO assessment tools to show the student’s achievement and learning gains. |
The submission describes a method to monitor the student’s progress using THREE assessment tools to show the student’s achievement and learning gains. |
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Summary Report |
A summary report was included but did not provide information in layman’s terms (void of technical terms relating to the assessment) |
A summary report in layman’s terms was provided and included steps to update the family on Johnny’s progress |
A summary report in layman’s terms was provided and included steps to update the family on Johnny’s progress. Also strategies for continued improvement that can be implemented in the home were included. |
Due: Week 6 Total Points: 20
Objectives 2, 4, 6
Points will be taken off for the following: Incorrect title page format or missing title page
References/citations missing or incorrect APA format
Excessive incorrect grammar
Excessive incorrect spelling
Excessive incorrect sentence structure Late submission
Assignment #1 Case Study
Johnny, an 8-year-old student in your 3rd grade classroom seems to be having trouble completing the weekly reading worksheets. You also noticed that he has difficulty when asked to read out loud as part of the reading group. He is able to identify the letters of the alphabet but seems to have trouble identifying words while reading. During class activities, he seldom raises his hand to volunteer to read during “current events” time. His grade on the spelling tests each week are getting lower and lower, and you feel this is in part to the specific spelling words becoming more difficult.
You discussed this with his mom, and she informed you that he really does not like complete homework that involves a lot of reading. She also mentioned that he had a vision screening 2 months ago, and his vision was reported to be in the normal range.
You asked his mom if you could have the RtI coordinator assess Johnny on the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA) and she agreed. You informed her that this was only a screening evaluation and would not have any impact on his classroom placement at this time. The RtI coordinator completed the assessment and the results of the KTEA are as follows:
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AREA |
STANDARD SCORE |
AGE EQUIVALENT |
GRADE EQUIVAL |
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Letter & Word Recognition |
86 |
6-8 |
2.2 |
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Reading Comprehension |
84 |
6-3 |
2.0 |
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Math Computation |
95 |
7-9 |
3.0 |
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Math Concepts & Applications |
98 |
8-1 |
3.2 |
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Spelling |
87 |
6-5 |
2.1 |
Based on the above scores, determine Johnny’s specific areas of strength and weakness. What does the Standard Score indicate for each area? What does the Age-Equivalent score indicate for each area? What does the Grade-Equivalent score indicate for each area? What does the Percentile Rank score indicate for each area?
Develop 2 specific classroom activities including Smart Goals that can be implemented to address each area you identified as an area of weakness. What steps will you take to monitor progress?
Develop 2 specific home activities that can be implemented to address each area you identified as an area of weakness. How will you work collaboratively with Johnny’s Mom/Dad to track progress in the home? Write a detailed summary of the test results that you will provide to Johnny’s mom so that she will understand in layman’s terms what the assessment indicates.
