RTI stands for which of the following?

• A. Readiness-to-instruction
• B. Response-to-intervention
• C. Routine-to-instruction
• D. Referral-to-improvement

Answer: (B)

RTI focuses on how a student responds to instruction, using a layered system to support learning. It starts with high-quality universal instruction for everyone, adds targeted interventions for those who struggle, and provides intensive supports if needed, all while regularly monitoring progress to guide next steps. This emphasis on monitoring and adjusting based on a student’s actual learning results is what defines it as Response-to-intervention. The other phrases don’t capture that framework—readiness-to-instruction, routine-to-instruction, or referral-to-improvement aren’t standard terms that describe this data-driven, response-based approach.