EDUC3300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Summative Assessment, Tally Counter, Masking Tape
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Provides a benchmark of current performance levels. Allows teacher to set realistic performance requirements. Refers to data that is collected before any intervention takes place. Need to have a measure that you can use to ascertain the change in behaviour. 4 5 data points should be collected for a baseline (or until the data is stable) Address behaviours that: may be dangerous to the student and others. Interfere with social interactions: will produce a positive outcome for the student in the areas of academic or social performance, ensure these are observable and measurable. Data collection is the gathering of information regarding the behavior that is targeted to be changed. If you do(cid:374)(cid:859)t keep data, you (cid:449)ill (cid:374)ot k(cid:374)o(cid:449) (cid:449)hether the behaviour is increasing or decreasing. To continue a program, particularly one that involves negative consequences, without knowing the outcome -- is unethical and unprofessional. All professions are based on keeping accurate records.
