Sample Behavior Tracking Form

Developed by
Aaron Stabel, BCBA
May 14, 2025

To get the most out of this Sample Behavior Tracking Form, follow these simple steps for accurate and consistent data collection. This form helps you track both frequency (how often a behavior occurs) and duration (how long a behavior lasts) for specific target behaviors—whether you’re decreasing challenging behaviors or increasing positive skills. Consistent use of this form provides valuable insights into student progress and helps teams make data-driven decisions.

  1. Identify the behaviors you want to track. Label the columns at the top of each section for both a Challenging Behavior to Decrease (e.g., “Work Refusal”) and a Positive Behavior to Increase (e.g., “Taking Space” or “Using Coping Strategies”).
  2. Record the date and any relevant comments in the top columns. Comments can provide helpful context, like setting events or changes in routine.
  3. For the Challenging Behavior to Decrease: Enter start and stop times for the behavior where both frequency AND duration are important during the observation period (e.g., how often AND how long a student refused to work).
  4. For the Positive Behavior to Increase: Enter the count (frequency) for how many times a specific behavior occurred during the observation period (e.g., the number of times a student asked for a break appropriately).
  5. Graph and review the data regularly with your team to identify trends. Look for decreases in challenging behavior and increases in positive skills.

 

 

Sample Behavior Tracking Form

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