This CEU course explores how foundational math skills can be effectively taught and assessed using the principles of behavior analysis. Participants will learn to conceptualize math computation as a behavioral operant and apply the instructional hierarchy to tailor math instruction. Teaching Basic Math with ABA is a core focus of this course. In fact, teaching basic math with ABA principles benefits both novice and advanced learners. Emphasis is placed on using data to guide intervention decisions, measuring skill fluency through rate-based metrics, and distinguishing between skill and performance deficits. Real-world case examples and evidence-based instructional methodsโsuch as Cover-Copy-Compare and Explicit Timingโare used to illustrate how behavior analytic strategies can improve math outcomes for learners.
This course extends beyond the current BCBA and BCaBA Task Lists by applying behavior-analytic principles specifically to the systematic teaching of basic math skills, an application area not explicitly outlined in the task list items. The instruction is behavior-analytic in nature, grounded in stimulus control, reinforcement, task analysis, and precision teaching methods to build fluency and generalization. Notably, teaching basic math with ABA frameworks ensures consistent methods and measurable skill acquisition. It is designed for certified and aspiring behavior analysts, equipping them with evidence-based strategies to design, implement, and evaluate math instruction within the scope of ABA practice, ensuring measurable and socially significant outcomes. Therefore, anyone interested in teaching basic math with ABA will find relevant and actionable guidance in this course.
Publication Date: April 2025
This course provides 2 CEU credits for BACB, QABA, and IBAO.
