Free ABC observation form for behavior
An ABC observation form records Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence-what happened before, during, and after a moment. Teachers use it to spot patterns. Free printable from Classroom Hero.
Use Print or Save as PDF on the sheet below.
How to use
Write student, date, and setting.
For each row, note time, what happened before, what you saw, and what happened after.
Print or Save as PDF for your file or team meeting notes.
Classroom worksheet for your own notes. This is not an IEP, FBA, BIP, or district form.
Frequently asked questions
What does ABC mean in behavior observation?
Antecedent (before), Behavior (what you saw), Consequence (what happened after).
Is this an FBA form?
No. It is a classroom observation worksheet, not a formal functional behavior assessment.
How many moments should I log?
As many clear moments as you can capture that day-one row is one moment.
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