A hint. Help. A cue.

When teaching Shelly how to use the computer, the teacher took Shelly’s hand and guided her through the process.

The most intrusive prompt level.

When teaching Jeff how to solve addition problems, the teacher pointed to the box of manipulatives for Jeff.

The least intrusive prompt level.

When a student relies on being told what to do or for the task to be done for them. It is when the child knows what to do, but depends on the prompt to be given to them.

When teaching Bill how to make a paper airplane, the teacher folded the paper in half and said, “Fold your paper in half like this, Bill.”

Decreasing intensity of prompt level or removing prompt because student can complete skill with less help or independently.

When you decrease the intensity of the prompt and/or
provide less assistance by changing prompt you do this.

The teacher used a transition picture card to warn Holly of upcoming transitions.

Provide greater levels of this for independent
responses (instead of prompted responses).

This strategy of prompting is where minimal assistance is initially provided and increased if necessary for the student to respond correctly

Teacher tells class to line up. Becky remains in her seat. Teacher goes to Becky and says, "Becky, Line up".

All prompts should be provided AFTER this.