The Effect of Positive Behavior Intervention Support Systems on Positive Behaviors Shown in Middle School Students
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2019-07
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of Positive Behavior Intervention
and Supports system (PBIS) would impact the behavior of middle school students. This study
used a modified pre-test, post-test design. Subjects (n=43) served as their own controls. Subjects
were selected based on convenience as they were in the researcher’s class during the data
collection period. Dependent variable data was collected over the months of February to April of
the 2018-2019 school year. There was a significant difference between the mean grand total of
positive (Mean=183.6) and negative (Mean=47.7) behaviors. Implications are discussed
including that training on research based classroom management would need to be provided to
ensure success, and the need to conduct more research on a larger sample size to assess the
effectiveness of the intervention.