Behaviour Tracking FAQs

Behaviour should be tracked consistently and frequently enough to identify clear patterns. In many school settings, this means tracking daily or during specific times when the behaviour is most likely to occur.

The frequency…

Yes! One standout option is the Behaviour Help App, created by Dolly Bhargava, an NDIS-registered specialist behaviour support practitioner…

In most school settings, you can track student behaviour without their direct permission, especially if it is part of your professional responsibilities to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. However, ethical and…

Targeted interventions are specific strategies designed to support students who exhibit behaviours that disrupt learning or indicate unmet needs (often behaviours of concern).

These interventions go beyond general classroom…

To analyse behaviour tracking data, look for patterns across key elements: frequency (how often the behaviour occurs), duration (how long it lasts), intensity, triggers…

Well-managed behaviour in educational settings leads to significant benefits for both the individual student and the wider school community.

In the short term, consistent behaviour management improves…

The 5 Rs of classroom management are a framework that helps educators create a positive, structured learning environment. They are:

1. Respect – Building mutual respect between students and teachers…

'Desired behaviour' refers to the specific, positive actions that you want a student to demonstrate in place of challenging or disruptive behaviours. These are clearly defined, observable, and achievable behaviours that align…

It’s usually best to start by tracking one specific behaviour—especially if it's the most disruptive or concerning. Focusing on a single behaviour makes it easier to collect accurate data, identify…

Identifying patterns in behaviour data tracking is crucial because it provides evidence-based insights into why a behaviour is happening. By spotting consistent triggers, times, settings, or consequences linked…

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding behaviour and how it is affected by the environment. It focuses on observing behaviour, identifying what triggers and reinforces it, and using that information…

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding and addressing…

Negative behaviour refers to actions that disrupt learning, harm relationships, or violate school rules and expectations. It can include things like refusing to follow instructions, aggression, shouting, withdrawal, defiance,…

Stopping negative behaviour starts with creating a positive, predictable environment where expectations are clear, support is consistent, and students feel safe and respected. Begin by establishing whole-school behaviour policies…

No, you don’t need to be a qualified behaviour analyst to do behaviour tracking. Teachers, support staff, and parents can all play an important role in observing and recording student behaviour, especially when using structured…

A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is a structured process used to analyse data about a student’s behaviour to understand why…

Yes, behaviour tracking can be very effective in understanding and supporting students with anxiety-related behaviors. By systematically recording when, where, and how these…

Behaviour tracking is the process of systematically observing, recording, and analysing a student’s behaviour over time. It helps identify patterns, triggers, and consequences of specific actions, allowing educators and support…