PBIS PBIS Tier 3 Intensive Individualized Supports 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'replacement behavior' mean in the context of a Tier 3 BIP?
- A new teacher assigned to replace the current one
- An appropriate behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior (Correct answer)
- An academic skill substituted for a social skill
- A consequence used to replace punishment
Correct answer: An appropriate behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior
A replacement behavior is a socially acceptable behavior that achieves the same outcome (function) as the problem behavior, giving the student an appropriate way to get their need met.
Question 2: A wraparound plan at Tier 3 differs from a standard BIP because it:
- Focuses only on school behavior during class
- Coordinates support across family, school, and community systems for students with complex needs (Correct answer)
- Requires a court order to implement
- Is used only for students with autism spectrum disorder
Correct answer: Coordinates support across family, school, and community systems for students with complex needs
Wraparound is a comprehensive Tier 3 planning process that brings together school, family, and community stakeholders to build a unified, holistic plan for students with the most complex needs.
Question 3: When collecting FBA data, which method directly observes the student in the natural setting?
- Record review
- Rating scale completed by the teacher
- Scatterplot or ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) direct observation (Correct answer)
- Standardized cognitive assessment
Correct answer: Scatterplot or ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) direct observation
Direct observation methods such as scatterplots and ABC recording capture real-time data on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences in the natural environment where the behavior occurs.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes a 'competing behavior pathway' in Tier 3 planning?
- A visual display showing how a problem behavior competes with a desired behavior and maps out functions and alternatives (Correct answer)
- A hallway corridor used to separate students in conflict
- A schedule that keeps students from interacting during transitions
- A classroom chart tracking academic scores
Correct answer: A visual display showing how a problem behavior competes with a desired behavior and maps out functions and alternatives
A competing behavior pathway is a visual planning tool that maps the relationship between the problem behavior, its function, the desired behavior, and the replacement behavior to guide BIP development.
Question 5: For PBIS Tier 3 to function properly, which condition is considered essential?
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems must already be in place and functioning with fidelity (Correct answer)
- The school must have a dedicated special education wing
- Every teacher must hold a behavior intervention certification
- The district must have a formal disciplinary code of conduct only
Correct answer: Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems must already be in place and functioning with fidelity
Tier 3 individualized supports are most effective when built on a foundation of strong Tier 1 universal and Tier 2 targeted systems, since the majority of students' needs are met at those levels.
Question 6: How often should a Tier 3 BIP be formally reviewed and updated?
- Only when a new discipline referral occurs
- At least every 4–6 weeks or when data indicate lack of progress or change in behavior (Correct answer)
- Once per academic year at the annual IEP meeting
- Every three years during re-evaluation
Correct answer: At least every 4–6 weeks or when data indicate lack of progress or change in behavior
Tier 3 BIPs should be reviewed at least every 4–6 weeks using progress monitoring data to determine if the plan is working, needs modification, or the student is ready to step down.
PBIS PBIS Tier 3 Intensive Individualized Supports 2
What does 'replacement behavior' mean in the context of a Tier 3 BIP?