Trials to Criterion
In Plain Language
The number of teaching opportunities needed to meet a defined learning standard.
ABA Definition
Count of trials required for performance to satisfy a prespecified mastery criterion.
Everyday Example
A learner needs twelve practice attempts to meet an agreed accuracy standard.
ABA Example
A team records how many trials precede meeting its stated independent-response criterion.
How It May Be Used
State the criterion and prompt rules; reaching it does not automatically show generalization.