Free duration data sheet

Use this sheet when the goal is about how long something lasts, such as staying engaged with independent work, sustained writing, or how long a transition takes. Record start and end times and compare them with the target.

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Duration tracker

Duration

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Collection schedule:
Method:: Duration recording
Data collector:

Duration tracker
Date	Activity / context	Start time	End time	Duration (minutes)	Target duration	Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt	Notes

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Start timing when the defined behavior begins and stop when it ends, using the definitions agreed by the team.
The goal is reached when duration is at least the target ().
Note interruptions that weren't caused by the student.

When to use this sheet

Sustained attention and task engagement
Writing or reading stamina
Transitions or routines that should take less time

How to use it

Agree on exactly when timing starts and stops, and write the definitions on the sheet.
Note interruptions that weren't caused by the student.
For goals to increase duration, compare with the minimum target. For goals to shorten a routine, compare with the maximum.

Questions

Should “on-task” goals be written as a percentage?

A percentage needs a denominator. If you use interval recording, “percent of intervals” is valid, but it needs an interval method. Duration (minutes engaged) is often simpler and more direct.