During a science observation, which the teacher was absent for, the class was expected to complete packets based on readings found online and provided by the teacher.
During observations Alex did not complete the work expected. During the first observation a 1 minute whole interval time sample data collection method was used to assess if Alex was on-task at the end of the interval. Alex was off-task 100% of intervals. Either engaging in non-verbal or verbal off-task behaviors within the interval. Alex was observed walking around the room, singing songs, talking with peers across the classroom, and chewing on a pen that he later tried to blow thru the top of to make the piece of plastic he put in come out (i.e. like a spitball but with another part of the pen). When redirected by both the substitute and a para within the classroom Alex would quiet down. It should be noted that this did not have lasting effects and Alex would engage in another topography of off-task within 2 minutes of the redirection.
A second observation was then scheduled
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Alex was observed most of the period to be standing at a table Eating and talking with other students. On three separate occasions and Alex walked over to other tables and what made comments that could be considered unexpected. These comments resulted in laughter by the children at Alex table but not always the table he directed the comment to.
Within a resource room observation Alexan with his head on the desk. The previous period in music exploration he was asked to leave the classroom due to his disruptive behaviors. While Alex was quiet he did not Complete the work outlined. Alex was given opportunities to listen to a video on Brainpop, but did not respond to redirection or props from the special education teacher and Paraprofessional. Alex was also given opportunities to go to the nurse, But did not take advantage of those