Which of the following is NOT a typical data point collected to monitor progress?

• A. Accuracy of responses
• B. Minutes on task
• C. Task completion rate
• D. Favorite color

Answer: (D)

Progress monitoring uses objective measures that show how a student is growing toward specific instructional goals. Accuracy of responses indicates mastery of the target skill, minutes on task reflects engagement and sustained attention, and task completion rate shows how much work the student completes in a given period. A favorite color, on the other hand, is a personal preference and does not provide information about learning progress or instructional outcomes. Because it doesn’t reflect skill development or guide instructional decisions, it is not a typical data point for monitoring progress.