Baseline data collection is goal specific rather than target specific. It is a way for you to collect data on the terminal goal, or a sample of the targets within a goal, to determine if the skill is already known by the learner OR if it is indeed an unknown skill that needs to be introduced for teaching.
Goals
Baseline data for goals can be collected via the DATA ENTRY on the website and via the mobile app.
Baseline data is scored as CORRECT ( + ) or INCORRECT ( - ).
Area | Images | Good to Know! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DATA ENTRY via the website | Staff can enter trial by trail data:  If you prefer, staff can enter an overview of the data:  | Notes can be entered on the baseline data collected, in the event you would like staff to note which targets were delivered during baseline data collection  |
| 2 | MOBILE APP | Staff can enter trail by trail data:  If you prefer, staff can enter an overview of the data:  | Notes can be entered on the baseline data collected, in the event you would like staff to note which targets were delivered during baseline data collection   |
Baseline Scenarios
Scenario 1:
Goal: Naming Colors
Goal: Learner will name the color of novel objects within their environment
Targets: various colors
Baseline:
Staff point to a BLUE truck and ask “What color?” The learner does not respond and instead reaches for the truck. Staff score that baseline data trial as INCORRECT ( - )
Later in session, staff point to a GREEN block and ask “What color?” The learner responds with “block”. Staff score that baseline data trial as INCORRECT ( - )
Later in session again, staff point to a PINK pillow and ask “What color?” The learner responds with “purple”. Staff score that baseline data trial as INCORRECT ( - )
This baseline data illustrates that the learner does not name colors of novel objects in their environment and that this program needs to be introduced for teaching. This program will now be moved out of baseline for teaching: Switching from Baseline to Teaching or Baseline to Intervention Data Collection
Tips
If you collect baseline data and it illustrates that the goal is a known skill for the learner and the program is not needed for teaching, you can mark/move the program to MASTERED: Mastering a Skill Acquisition Program in Baseline