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Behavior Observation Form

Target Student School Observer Class Activity Teacher Position

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p Teacher-directed whole class p Teacher-directed small group p Independent work session Directions: Each box represents a 10-second interval. Observe each student once, then record the data. This is a partial interval recording. If possible, collect data for the full 15 minutes under a teacherdirected or independent condition. If this is not possible, put a slash when the classroom condition changes. Classmates observed must be the same sex as the target student.
Target Student Peer* Target Student Peer* Target Student Peer* Target Student Peer* Target Student Peer*
*Randomly selected classmate of the same sex. 13 14 15 10 11 12 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3

Note: To observe peers, begin with the first same-sex student in row 1. Record each subsequent samesex student in following intervals. Data reflect an average of classroom behavior. Skip unobservable students.
On-Task Codes: Eye contact with teacher or task and performing the requested task. Off-Task Codes: T = Talking Out/Noise: Inappropriate verbalization; making sounds with object, mouth, or body. O = Out of Seat: Fully or partially out of assigned seat without teacher permission. I = Inactive: Not engaged with assigned task; passively waiting, sitting, etc. N = Noncompliance: Breaks a classroom rule; doesnt follow teacher direction within 15 seconds. P = Playing with Object: Manipulating objects without teacher permission. + = Positive Teacher Interaction: One-on-one positive comment, smile, touch, gesture. = Negative Teacher Interaction: One-on-one reprimand, negative gesture or consequence. / = Neutral Teacher Interaction: One-on-one expressionless teacher interaction, no approval or disapproval expressed, directions given.

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