Project target behavior

Criteria

Poor to Fair Job

Good Job

Excellent Job

Student and Setting

PB not really problematic. Little background information. (0-2)

Student has mild-moderate PB. However, background information is irrelevant/insufficient or Informed Consent is not provided (3-4)

Student has mild-moderate PB. Relevant background information provided AND informed consent is provided (5)

Target Behavior Defined

Target behavior not defined or definition not observable and/or measurable. (0-6)

Target behavior(s) not defined in observable and/or measurable terms raising issues of reliability. (7-8)

Target behavior(s) defined in observable and measurable terms. (9-10)

Data Collection System

Data collection system does not match the topography, frequency or duration of target behaviors. (0-6)

Data collection system is ineffective or impractical (e.g., too fancy); does not truly represent target behaviors. (7-8)

Data collection system provides best representation of the occurrence of target behaviors. (9-10)

Actual Data on PB

Less than 3 days of data for either BL or intervention. Data collected at different class periods (no pattern). Not all data sheets attached. (0-10)

At least 3 (but < 5) days of data on target behaviors for BL and/or intervention phases. Data are inconsistent across time or class periods. Not all data sheets attached. (11-12)

Up to 5 days of data on target behaviors during specific time periods for both BL and intervention. All original data sheets attached. (13-15)

Graphs

No graphs presented or data collected such that cannot be presented visually (e.g., anecdotal). (0-6)

Graphed data do not match raw data or graphs do not represent data accurately (e.g., pie instead of line graph). (7-8)

Graphed data provide an accurate assessment of the behavioral pattern. (9-10)

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is not noted or is not observable or measurable (i.e., psychoanalytic). (0-2)

The hypothesis does not accurately state the function of PB. (3-4)

Hypothesis accurately states the function of problem behavior. (5)

Quality of Behavioral Objectives

Less than 2 behavioral objectives for decreasing or increasing behavior but not for both. Poor quality of objectives. No baseline data indicated, no STO’s present (0-14).

Two or more behavioral objectives for decreasing but not increasing behavior are noted. Average quality of objectives. (15-17)

At least 2 high quality behavioral objectives. One of which designed to increase appropriate behavior and 1 to decrease PB. Both goals include short term objectives and baseline data. (18-20)

Positive Behavior Change Plan

Behavior change plan is based solely on Type 1 punishment procedures and/or implemented less than 1 week. (0-6)

Behavior change plan not entirely related to behavioral objectives. Implemented procedures for at least 1 week. (7-8)

Behavior change plan based on the behavioral objectives and implemented procedures for at least 1 week. (9-10)

Data (Results) Analysis

Visual analysis done. Appears to have excessive or false claims about change in behavior. (0-6)

Visual analysis is selective. Provides logical explanations but does have excessive or false claims. (7-8)

Visual analysis of data with logical explanations for the results without excessive/false claims. (9-10)

Writing Mechanics

Product does not meet requirements for written assignments or APA guidelines as noted in the course syllabus. (0-2)

Product partially meets the requirements for written assignments or APA guidelines as noted in the course syllabus. (3-4)

Product meets all the requirements for written assignments as noted in the syllabus including APA guidelines. (5)

Total Points Earned = ___ / 100