Colleges across the UK face the ongoing challenge of ensuring learners without a grade 4 (C) in GCSE English are properly supported. One of the most effective tools in this process is the BKSB English assessment, which helps educators quickly identify learners’ strengths, weaknesses, and readiness for resits. By using BKSB data effectively, colleges can…
If you are preparing for a GCSE maths or English resit, chances are you’ve come across BKSB assessments. These online tools are widely used by colleges, training providers, and apprenticeship programmes to support learners in achieving functional skills or GCSE qualifications. Two of the most important tools in the BKSB platform are diagnostic assessments and…
For learners beginning their journey in functional skills maths, one of the first steps is completing a BKSB initial assessment. These assessments play a vital role in helping learners, colleges, and training providers determine the correct functional skills entry level—whether that’s Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1, or Level 2. This article explains…
If you are planning to study Functional Skills English, you’ve probably come across the term BKSB exam. Many colleges, training providers, and apprenticeship programmes use BKSB assessments to check your starting point. But a big question learners ask is: What level of the BKSB exam do I need before taking Functional Skills English? This guide…
Understanding Your Learning Journey: BKSB Maths Assessments Explained Embarking on a new learning path, whether for a college course, an apprenticeship, or simply to improve your skills, often begins with understanding your current abilities. In the world of education and training, the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) assessments are widely used to help individuals and…
An extinction burst happens when a behavior you were reinforcing gets stronger—more frequent, intense, or longer—for a short time after you stop reinforcing it. But this is just temporary: after the burst, the behavior usually decreases and eventually stops. Why It Happens When you remove a reward that always followed the behavior, the person might try harder…
A token economy is a system used in behavior therapy. People earn tokens (like stickers, chips, or points) when they do good things—called target behaviors. Later, they exchange these tokens for rewards they like, called backup reinforcers. Why Use It? Basic Steps to Set One Up What About Losing Tokens? Sometimes, tokens are taken away (response cost) if a…
A discriminative stimulus (often shortened to “SD”) is a cue that tells someone a certain behavior will be rewarded. When the SD appears, it signals that doing the right action now will lead to something good. Example Imagine a traffic light: How It Works Why Is It Important? How to Use in ABA Therapy ABA (Applied Behavior…
A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a professional who provides direct therapy under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). To ensure high-quality services and professional growth, RBTs must receive ongoing supervision. Why Is Supervision Important? Supervision helps RBTs to: BACB Supervision Requirements The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) sets clear guidelines…
If your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification has expired, don’t worry—there are steps you can take to get back on track. 📅 How Long Is RBT Certification Valid? Your RBT certification is valid for one year from the date you passed the exam. After that, you need to renew it. ✅ Requirements to Maintain RBT Certification To…