Data Based Decision Making Flashcards
What is data based decision making?
The collection of formal and informal information to help a student.
What are the four levels of data collection?
- Background data collection, techniques, and problem identification level. (Identify/define problem)
- Screening level. (Identify at risk students)
- Progress monitoring and RTI level. (Determine effectiveness of intervention)
- Formal assessment level (SPED evaluation).
What are some examples of informal data?
- Student files and records
- Staff interviews and comments about the student
- Medical records and reports
- Review of previous interventions
- Developmental history
What are advantages/disadvantages of a structured interview?
Ad: High validity/reliability. Responses can be compared to other children.
Disad: Unable to be modified to needs of child
What are advantages/disadvantages of unstructured interviews?
Ad: Can be adapted to needs of child.
Disad: Difficult to interpret, can’t be compared with norms.
What is a semi-structured interview?
Combines features of structured and unstructured interviews. Allow for flexibility and follow-up questions.
What is whole interval recording?
Behavior is recorded if it occurs during the entire time interval.
Good for continuous behaviors, or those that occur in short durations.
What is frequency/event recording?
Record the number of behaviors that occur in a specific time period.
What is duration recording?
Record the length of time a behavior lasts.
What is latency recording?
Record the time between the stimulus and the behavior.
What is time-sample interval recording?
Divide time period into equal intervals and record if behavior occurs during the interval.
Useful when beginning and end of behavior are hard to determine, or when observation is very brief.
What is partial interval recording?
Record if behavior occurs during time interval. If behavior occurs more than once in a time interval, it is counted as one occurrence.
Good for behaviors that occur at low rate or for inconsistent durations.
What is momentary time sampling?
Behavior is recorded if it is present at the moment a time interval begins.
Least biased method of behavior recording.
What is the BROAD purpose of universal screening?
To identify whether modifications are needed in the core curriculum, instruction, or general education.
What is the NARROW purpose of universal screening?
To guide decisions about additional or intensive instruction for specific students who need support beyond the broad level.