Do you ever get data in uneven totals? Like your student said 7/18 articulation words correct and you’re stuck wondering what percentage that is? Do you want a more consistent, objective way to measure minimal vs moderate vs maximal cueing? Do you wish you were better at recording what types of cues your students are successful? Look no further!
I made this speech and language therapy data collection cheat sheet to help myself be consistent while taking data this school year, and to help me calculate tricky percentages on the fly! Included is this colored version in addition to one in black and white in case that’s more your thing.
On this sheet is…..
1) A table to help you calculate accuracies in a percentage for ANY totals up to 25 (e.g., 11/13, 1/8, 24/25). To do this, just find the total trials in the top, aqua row and then how many the student got correct in the right-most column. Then, find where they meet in the middle to get the percentage!
2) Information on level of cueing aka how I objectively write if I provided minimal cues, moderate cues, or maximum cues.
3) Information of types of cues. I like a reminder of all of the types of cues I frequently give so I can better tell teachers and families what is working for their particular student. I often do so many of these without even realizing!
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Enjoy and thanks for reading!
Thanks for this cheat sheet! This is ideal in any kinds of data collection method, especially in the academe. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you SO much for this! So helpful!
You’re more than welcome!
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I’m so sorry about that! Could you email me at shannon@speechymusings.com and I’ll try and problem solve with you!
I signed up and got the email to my inbox. But I would also like the data collection cheat sheet freebie. Could you help?
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Quick, helpful resource!
Thanks so much! That’s great to hear!
Good job
Shannon,
I have subscribed but when I put in the password nothing happens. I can not get the cheat sheet and it keeps taking me back to the password page.
I’m so sorry! Email me at speechymusings@gmail.com and I’ll try to help!
Thank you sooo much! This is awesome!
Absolutely love this cheat sheet! I always find myself having trouble understanding data collection. Can you explain in more detail how you actually get your data? For example, out of 10 trials, You have to provide 5 verbal/visual cues. If the child gets it correct with cues, You would make a + with a circle around it correct? If they get it wrong even with cues, would you put a ~ (minus) with a circle around it or just mark it as a minus? Then how would you write out your findings for documentation purposes? Any clarification on how to take data objectively and report it would be greatly appreciated. I don’t know why this is always so confusing to me!
I’d typically just mark a minus but as long as you’re consistent, whatever works best for you works! In the example you gave, I’d write something like “Identified synonyms in 5/10 opportunities given a sentence strip, moderate gestural cues, and 1 direct verbal prompt.” If you’re stuck with data, I’d definitely recommend looking into SLP Toolkit! It’s been super helpful for me keeping track of everything!
I have tried to get this free cheat sheet but it never comes to my email that I input. Is there a way to work around this?
Hi! Sorry about that. I just updated my website and the email sign on process – it should work now! If it doesn’t, reach out to help@speechymusings.com anytime!