Self-Recording:

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to replicate and extend previous research which has shown that on-task behavior can be increased by employing self-recording and matching. A multiple baseline across individuals was used to evaluate the effects of the self-recording and matching procedures. The subjects were two mildly handicapped adolescent males enrolled in a suburban middle school resource room. The results indicated that self-recording and matching was associated with an increase in on-task behavior. The increased levels of on-task responding were maintained above baseline level during two follow-up assessments. Therefore, implementing self-monitoring strategies appears to enhance maintenance of treatment effects over time.