Initial- and final-letter contractions in text
When to use this goal
For contracted braille readers learning the two-cell contractions that start with a dot 5, 4-5, 4-5-6, 4-6, or 5-6 prefix (such as day, ever, father, ance, ness). Present levels on the contractions taught decide the probe list.
- Baseline
- Build a probe with each taught contraction twice. Note whether the student reads the second cell as a separate letter, which shows the prefix is not yet recognized.
- Tips
- Group the contractions by prefix when teaching and probing. Use real classroom text as soon as possible so the contractions are met in context.
- Limits
- The template measures reading, not writing these contractions. It covers one contraction group; the full code takes several years for most readers.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ac-brl-016.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given braille sentences at the student's instructional level that include the initial- and final-letter contractions taught to date, the student will read each target word aloud independently with at least 90% accuracy on two-cell contractions read, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected weekly.
Baseline: 50% accuracy.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check11 of 11 met
Met: Observable behavior. Stated as an action.
Met: Condition. Stated.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Percent accuracy fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Curriculum-based measurement gives percent accuracy data.
Met: Review timeframe. Stated.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Same unit, change in the right direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. Still about Braille Literacy.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
Checks structure and wording only. Whether the goal fits the student is the team's call.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Required for students on alternate assessments (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)); some states require them for everyone.
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- Area of need
- Vision, Hearing & Assistive Technology - Braille Literacy
- Baseline
- 50% accuracy.
- Annual goal386 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given braille sentences at the student's instructional level that include the initial- and final-letter contractions taught to date, the student will read each target word aloud independently with at least 90% accuracy on two-cell contractions read, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given braille sentences at the student's instructional level that include the initial- and final-letter contractions taught to date
- Behavior
- The student will read each target word aloud independently
- Criteria
- With at least 90% accuracy on two-cell contractions read, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Curriculum-based measurement probes
- Schedule
- Weekly
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Matching data sheet
Accuracy tracker. Records number correct and number attempted.
Accuracy tracker
Percent accuracy- Student label:
- Target:
- with at least 90% accuracy on two-cell contractions read
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Curriculum-based measurement
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given braille sentences at the student's instructional level that include the initial- and final-letter contractions taught to date, the student will read each target word aloud independently with at least 90% accuracy on two-cell contractions read, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected weekly.
| Date | Task / materials | # correct | # attempted | % accuracycorrect ÷ attempted × 100 | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Score only items the student attempted unless the goal defines a fixed set of items. Use the same denominator every session.
- Percent = numerator ÷ denominator × 100. Round to one decimal place.
- Record the support actually provided, even if the goal is independent performance.
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