Data Collection & Progress Monitoring Flashcards

Which graph type is MOST commonly used to display a student's progress over time in special education?

Answer: Line graph

Line graphs plot data points over time, making trends in student progress immediately visible to the educational team.

An ABC chart is used to record which of the following?

Answer: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence

ABC charts capture the antecedent (trigger), the specific behavior, and the consequence that followed to support functional behavior analysis.

What does 'baseline data' refer to in the context of progress monitoring?

Answer: Data collected before an intervention begins to establish a starting point

Baseline data is collected prior to starting an intervention so the team can measure how much change the intervention produces.

A CTA places a tally mark each time a student raises their hand appropriately during a lesson. This is an example of:

Answer: Frequency recording

Placing a tally for each occurrence of a behavior is the defining feature of frequency (event) recording.

Who is PRIMARILY responsible for interpreting progress monitoring data to adjust instruction?

Answer: The classroom teacher or special education teacher

While CTAs collect and record data, licensed teachers are responsible for analyzing and using that data to make instructional decisions.

Latency recording measures which of the following?

Answer: The time between a prompt and when the student begins to respond

Latency recording captures the elapsed time between the presentation of a cue and the moment the student begins to respond.

When should a CTA share collected student data with the supervising teacher?

Answer: Regularly, as scheduled or whenever significant changes are observed

Regular data sharing keeps the instructional team informed and allows timely, data-driven adjustments to interventions and instruction.