The description 'observes student, collects data, develops plan, evaluates plan, makes modifications' best describes which approach?

• A. Protocol approach
• B. Problem solving approach
• C. RTI
• D. Direct instruction

Answer: (B)

The description outlines a problem-solving approach to instruction. It starts with observing the student and collecting data to understand current performance, then using that information to develop a targeted plan. After implementing the plan, progress is measured and the outcomes are evaluated, and based on what the data show, modifications are made. This ongoing cycle of data-driven decision making—observe, plan, implement, evaluate, adjust—defines the problem-solving approach, focusing on tailoring interventions to the individual student’s response. In many schools, this approach is used within RTI/MTSS frameworks, but the emphasis here is on the data-guided, iterative method of planning and revising rather than following a fixed script or a strictly scripted instructional method.