Enter numbers on the numeric keypad
When to use this goal
For older students preparing for jobs with data entry, cash registers, or inventory, who need speed on the numeric keypad. Present levels from timed keypad probes decide the target.
- Baseline
- Use three 2-minute timings and use the median digits correct per minute. Errors matter at work; note them.
- Tips
- Use numbers like those in the student's job site. Accuracy is checked before speed is pushed.
- Limits
- Typing rate varies with the text, the keyboard, and fatigue; keep these the same across probes and compare the student with their own baseline.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ac-key-025.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a printed list of numbers (prices, codes, quantities) and a keyboard with a numeric keypad, during a 2-minute timing (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will enter each number with the keypad using the home key position and press enter after each independently at a rate of at least 80 digits correct per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 40 digits correct per minute.
- 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. Rate (per minute) fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Timed probes gives rate (per minute) 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 Keyboarding & Computer Access.
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.
Paste into your IEP system
Most district systems have a separate box for each part of a goal. Copy them one at a time, or all at once as labeled text.
- Area of need
- Vision, Hearing & Assistive Technology - Keyboarding & Computer Access
- Baseline
- 40 digits correct per minute.
- Annual goal465 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a printed list of numbers (prices, codes, quantities) and a keyboard with a numeric keypad, during a 2-minute timing (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will enter each number with the keypad using the home key position and press enter after each independently at a rate of at least 80 digits correct per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a printed list of numbers (prices, codes, quantities) and a keyboard with a numeric keypad, during a 2-minute timing (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate)
- Behavior
- The student will enter each number with the keypad using the home key position and press enter after each independently
- Criteria
- At a rate of at least 80 digits correct per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Timed probes
- Schedule
- Every two weeks
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Matching data sheet
Frequency & rate tracker. Records timing length and number correct.
Frequency & rate tracker
Rate (per minute)- Student label:
- Target:
- at a rate of at least 80 digits correct per minute
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Timed probes
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a printed list of numbers (prices, codes, quantities) and a keyboard with a numeric keypad, during a 2-minute timing (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will enter each number with the keypad using the home key position and press enter after each independently at a rate of at least 80 digits correct per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected every two weeks.
| Date | Probe / form | Timing (min) | # correct | # errors | Correct per minute# correct ÷ minutes | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Use the same timing length and probe type every session.
- Rate = number correct ÷ minutes timed.
- Target unit: digits correct per minute.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.