First Time Direction Tracker
First-Time Direction Tracker
Prompt Level & Compliance Data Sheet
Form Page 1 of 2 • Trial Recording
IEP / BIP Data Collection Tool
Student Name
Date & Time
Observer / Staff
Target Goal / Setting
1st Time (Ind.)
Follows within 3-5s without added cues
Verbal (V)
Repeating, rephrasing, direct verbal cue
Visual (Vis)
Pointing, picture cards, written icons/steps
Model (M)
Adult demonstrates required action
Physical (P)
Partial guiding touch or full guidance
# / Time
Adult Direction / Task Context
1st Time? (Ind.)
Prompt Types Needed (Tally Count)
Status / Latency
Trial
Description
YES
NO
Verbal
Visual
Model
Phys.
Outcome & Time
01 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
02 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
03 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
04 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
05 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
06 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
07 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
08 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
09 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
10 __:__
<5s 5-10s >10s
Session Summary & Percentage Calculations
Formula: (1st Time Independent ÷ Total Directions) × 100
Total Directions (A)
1st-Time Followed (B)
% 1st-Time Compliance
(B÷A) = %
Total Prompts (C)
Verbal Sum:
Visual Sum:
Model Sum:
Physical Sum:
Environmental Factors / Notes:
Staff Signature / Initials:
Prompt Hierarchy & Daily Matrix
Operational Definitions & Multi-Period Log
Form Page 2 of 2 • Reference & Cumulative
High-Frequency Data Option
Operational Definitions of Prompt Hierarchy
Least-to-Most Prompting Continuum
Verbal Prompt (V) Low Intrusiveness
Repeating the original adult directive, rephrasing the sentence, or providing an explicit direct spoken cue after the latency window.
Example: "Lucas, open your workbook to page 12." (Wait 3s) → "Workbook open, please."
Visual Prompt (Vis) Low/Moderate
Presenting picture exchange cards, visual schedule icons, pointing/gesturing toward materials, or tapping a written checklist.
Example: Staff points directly to the pencil and paper, or flashes a "Line Up" PECS card.
Modeling Prompt (M) Moderate
Adult or designated peer visibly demonstrates the exact physical action expected of the student without physical contact.
Example: Staff walks to backpack cubby, zips jacket, or folds hands while standing in front of the student.
Physical Prompt (P) High Intrusiveness
Partial physical guide (gentle tap at elbow/shoulder) or full physical guidance (hand-over-hand assistance) to initiate the task.
Example: Gentle guidance at wrist to grasp the crayon or gentle touch on the back to begin walking in line.
Full-Day Multi-Period Cumulative Matrix
Record tally marks: |||| per period
Daily Period / Routine
1st Time (0 Prompts)
Verbal (V)
Visual (Vis)
Model (M)
Phys. (P)
Total Dir.
% 1st Time
Morning Arrival / Homeroom Unpack, morning work, routines
%
Direct Instruction (ELA / Math) Whole-group listening & response
%
Independent / Small Group Seatwork, partner tasks, centers
%
Transitions / Hallways Lining up, hallway walking, lockers
%
Specials / Lunch / Recess Unstructured / low-structure times
%
Pack-Up & Dismissal End-of-day multi-step packing
%
Daily Grand Totals:
%
Behavioral Insights & Prompt Fading Recommendations
High-Resistance Directions:
e.g., Non-preferred academic tasks, abrupt transitions from free play, multi-step commands...
Most Effective Prompt Modality:
e.g., Responds quickly to visual icon schedule and non-verbal gesture without needing verbal repetition...
Next Step Fading Target:
e.g., Fade verbal prompts by increasing latency wait time from 3s to 5s; transition physical prompts to modeling...
Standardized Behavioral Data Instrument • Direction Compliance Protocol Review Cycle: Bi-Weekly IEP Progress Monitoring
