Selecting the appropriate data type is a critical step in the goal preparation process. This choice determines how you will track progress on a student’s annual goal or benchmark by attaching a digital data sheet directly to the goal.

Types of Data Sheets

There are two data types to choose from, depending on the nature of the goal:

1. Accuracy Data Type

• Measures the correctness of a student’s response or performance on a given task.

• Best for goals requiring percentage-based tracking or correct/incorrect assessments.

2. Task Analysis Data Type

• Involves a systematic breakdown of complex skills or tasks into smaller, manageable steps.

• Ideal for goals that require tracking progress across multiple steps or components.

How to Select and Link a Data Type

1. Select your data type

Choose either Accuracy or Task Analysis based on the goal’s requirements.

2. Task Analysis: More Involved Setup

• When selecting Task Analysis, you’ll need to create or link a detailed breakdown of tasks:

• Click “Change Data Sheet” to proceed.

Use one of the following options:

• Link a Data Sheet: Locate an existing data sheet in the Data Sheet Library and press “Link”.

• Create New Data Sheet: Build a new task analysis directly within the interface.

💡Task analysis data sheets can also be created within the Data Sheet library - on left side tab

Using Data Sheets in Data Collection Sessions

Once the data type is selected:

• The linked data sheet will appear whenever you enter a data collection session for that specific goal.

• This allows users to collect, track, and review data efficiently and accurately.