What is the main purpose of MTSS in literacy?

• A. It provides a structured approach with varying levels of support based on students' needs.
• B. It eliminates the need for progress monitoring.
• C. It offers the same instruction to all students regardless of need.
• D. It focuses solely on assessment results.

Answer: (A)

MTSS in literacy is a framework that provides layered, data-informed supports to all students to strengthen literacy outcomes. It starts with high-quality universal instruction for everyone. When students need more help, they receive targeted small-group interventions. If more support is needed, they receive intensive, individualized instruction. Throughout, teachers use frequent progress monitoring to track gains and decide whether to continue, adjust, or move a student to a different level of support. The goal is to tailor instruction to each learner’s needs, rather than giving the same instruction to every student or relying solely on one test score.