Every five minutes during math class, the teacher notes when Helen is on or off task. Helen's behavior is being observed and recorded using which of the following methods?
A) Anecdotal
B) Latency
C) Interval recording
D) None of the above

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Interval recording involves dividing a class or observation period into short time intervals and recording whether the behavior of interest occurred during each interval. In this case, the teacher is noting whether Helen is on or off task every five minutes, which is an example of interval recording. Anecdotal recording involves recording detailed descriptions of specific behaviors, and latency recording involves recording the amount of time between a stimulus and a response.

Every Five Minutes During Math Class, the Teacher Notes When