When expanding the use of personalized academic intervention, which practice should the principal prioritize?

• A. Including assessments, such as exit tickets, that are aligned with learning targets in lessons.
• B. Providing only standardized tests.
• C. Delivering identical instruction to all students.
• D. Eliminating assessments to reduce workload.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is using timely, aligned assessments to guide personalized interventions. When you embed quick checks that line up with learning targets—like exit tickets—you gain immediate insight into who has mastered the target and who needs more support. This data-driven approach lets you tailor instruction, differentiate activities, and adjust interventions to fit each student’s needs. Relying only on standardized tests provides infrequent, broad data that may not reflect day-to-day progress or specific skill gaps. Delivering the same instruction to all students ignores individual differences, and removing assessments eliminates the essential feedback loop used to tailor supports. Prioritizing aligned, in-class assessments ensures interventions are responsive and ongoing.