Example Behavior Measurement Project
Time Sampling Measurement
Definition of Behavior:
In seat behavior defined as sitting on floor either on his buttocks or his legs (legs are touching the floor) in his designated space during circle time.
Positive Example:
Tom sitting in his space, on his buttocks with his legs crossed.Tom sitting in his space on his legs folded over.Tom sitting in his space on his knees.
Negative Example:
Tom moving any direction on his knees.Tom kneeling with one knee and his other foot in a standing position.
Behavior measurement occurred during circle time. Circle time occurs in the corner of the room. All students sit on the floor facing the teacher who is seated on a small chair in front of the group. All observations occurred during the first 15 minutes of circle time from 9:00 to 9:15. Thirty-second intervals were used to measure the behavior over the 15 minute period.