To determine the appropriateness of instruction, which evidence should the intervention team collect?

• A. The students interest in class
• B. The parents preference for setting
• C. Appropriateness of instruction already provided
• D. The teachers convenience

Answer: (C)

Understanding whether instruction is appropriate hinges on data about how well the instruction aligns with the student's goals and supports progress. The best evidence to collect is information about what has already been provided to the student and how it’s working—whether the instruction matches the target objectives, how the student is responding, and whether progress is being made. This includes progress monitoring data, alignment with IEP goals, and fidelity of implementation.

Student interest in class can affect engagement, but it doesn’t by itself show that the instruction is the right fit or moving the student toward mastery. A parent’s setting preference might matter for logistics, but it doesn’t provide data on instructional quality or effectiveness. The teacher’s convenience is not a basis for judging instructional suitability; decisions should be driven by data about student learning and goal attainment.