Step 3.1 Schedule and record data
Schedule and record data on each type of response. Select a schedule for collecting and reviewing data for on-going monitoring. A schedule for collecting and reviewing the data should specify how frequently you will monitor (e.g. at each home visit, during each routine or activity on a daily basis).
Decide whether to record each trial during the activity or routine or to only record the last trial in the activity or routine.
Record each type of response that occurs. A suggested response coding scheme is provided in the images below.
Download the Sample Data Collection Sheet from the Module Resources section.
Step 3.1a Record data on four types of potential responses
Toddler responses to the prompts in using the target skills are not always successful. Therefore, the responses of the toddler can be thought of as correct (+) or incorrect (-), either with prompting or without prompting.
If the toddler completes the expected steps of washing hands without prompts, all responses would be coded as unprompted correct (+).
EI providers should track all of these responses because their occurrence provides valuable information about the toddler’s performance and progress. The data sheet should reflect each trial.