MTSD Math Intervention Matrix (K-5)
DEGREES OF INTENSITY
Targeted
Designated Intervention Teacher
Intervention
LAYERS OF SUPPORT/EXPERTISE
Classroom
Universal
Individual
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
5 Talk Moves
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process &
Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Visual Models/Representations
Concrete  Representational
Abstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Extended time to process
Numerous opportunities to practice
Targeted feedback from teacher
Small Group
Whole Class
Independent Work
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
5 Talk Moves
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process &
Verbalization of Problem Solving Steps
Visual Models/Representations
Problem Solving & Story Problem
Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
Concrete  Representational
Abstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Formative Assessment Practices
1:1 or Small Group (2-3)
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Problem Solving & Story Problem Structures (+,-, x, ÷)
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process
and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete  Representational Abstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Teacher Modeling & Verbalization of Problem Solving Process
Targeted feedback from teacher
1:1
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Explicit & Systematic Instruction for identified focused standard in OA, NF,
NBT, RP
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Teacher Modeling including verbalization of problem solving process and
explanation of reasoning used
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process
and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete  Representational Abstract Instructional Strategy
Basic Fact Strategy Instruction
Story Problem Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
5 Modes of Representation
Visual Models/Representations
Gradual Release
Extended time to process and think
Numerous opportunities to practice
Targeted & immediate feedback from teacher
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Think Tank
5 Talk Moves
Continental Math
Think Aloud Problem Solving
League Problems
Process
Independent/Small
Visual Models/Representations
Group Problem Solving
Problem Solving & Story Problem
(e.g., Inside
Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
Mathematics)
Concrete  Representational
Crosswalk Additional
Abstract Instructional Strategy
Activities
5 Modes of Representation
Exit Tickets
Formative Assessment Practices
Small Group (4-5)
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process
and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete  Representational Abstract Instructional Strategy
5 Modes of Representation
Teacher Modeling & Verbalization of Problem Solving Process
Targeted feedback from teacher
Small Group
Learning Intention/Success Criteria
Explicit & Systematic Instruction for identified focused standard in OA, NF,
NBT, RP
Think Aloud Problem Solving Process & Verbalize Problem Solving Steps
Student Led Think Aloud including verbalization of problem solving process
and explanation of reasoning used
Concrete  Representational Abstract Instructional Strategy
Basic Fact Strategy Instruction
Story Problem Structures (+,-,x, ÷)
5 Modes of Representation
Visual Models/Representations
Gradual Release
Extended time to process and think
Numerous opportunities to practice
Targeted & immediate feedback from teacher