Match government branches to their jobs
When to use this goal
For students in a civics unit who can name the three branches but mix up which one makes, carries out or interprets laws. Present levels in matching words to short phrases decide fit.
- Baseline
- Use three cards per branch. Record whether errors confuse two particular branches (often executive and legislative), which points to the exact distinction to teach.
- Tips
- Headlines from local and national news make this civics in action. Include state and local examples so students see government at more than one level. Keep scenarios politically neutral.
- Limits
- Real government actions often involve more than one branch; choose clear cases. Sorting does not show the student can explain checks and balances.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ca-ss-014.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given 9 scenario cards about government actions (such as passing a law, a court ruling, signing a bill) and a three-branch mat, the student will sort each card to the branch of government that does that job independently with at least 78% accuracy on branch of government cards, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 33% 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. Work-sample analysis 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 Social Studies Skills.
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
- Science, Social Studies & Digital Literacy - Social Studies Skills
- Baseline
- 33% accuracy.
- Annual goal411 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given 9 scenario cards about government actions (such as passing a law, a court ruling, signing a bill) and a three-branch mat, the student will sort each card to the branch of government that does that job independently with at least 78% accuracy on branch of government cards, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given 9 scenario cards about government actions (such as passing a law, a court ruling, signing a bill) and a three-branch mat
- Behavior
- The student will sort each card to the branch of government that does that job independently
- Criteria
- With at least 78% accuracy on branch of government cards, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Work-sample analysis
- Schedule
- Every two weeks
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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 78% accuracy on branch of government cards
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Work-sample analysis
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given 9 scenario cards about government actions (such as passing a law, a court ruling, signing a bill) and a three-branch mat, the student will sort each card to the branch of government that does that job independently with at least 78% accuracy on branch of government cards, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
| 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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