Welcome everyone! Today we’ll explore how to track behaviors objectively so we can use data to help ourselves and others grow. Introduce the idea that behavior tracking is like keeping a record of what we do, much like coaches track game stats.

Explain that Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process for understanding why someone does a behavior by focusing on what we can see. Emphasize the importance of observable actions rather than guessing thoughts or feelings.

Introduce each method with a quick demonstration or drawing on the board. Show how tally marks work, then how you could time a behavior for duration, or simply count how many times it happens (frequency).

Walk through this example: Sarah raises her hand five times in ten minutes. Show how it looks as tally marks and a simple table. Point out how clear data can guide a teacher to praise participation or prompt more questions.

Present two short scenarios and ask students to choose a method and record data for each. Encourage them to think about which method gives the clearest information.

Summarize the key points and remind students that in our guided practice they will role-play scenarios and collect real data in pairs. Encourage them to ask questions if anything is unclear.