Share a source-backed point in a class discussion
When to use this goal
For students who are silent in social studies discussions, or who share opinions with no link to the texts. Present levels in oral language and in finding evidence in a text decide fit.
- Baseline
- Observe five discussions and record each time the student speaks and whether a source is named. One opportunity is one discussion; count it when at least one source-backed point is shared.
- Tips
- Prep sheets lower the barrier for students who need time to plan. Students who use AAC can share a prepared point on their device. Pair with a self-advocacy goal if speaking anxiety is the barrier.
- Limits
- Discussion formats vary by teacher; agree on which discussions count. The goal does not score the quality of the argument.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ca-ss-030.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a structured class discussion about a social studies question, after reading the assigned sources, the student will state a point about the question and name the source and detail that support it independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 5 consecutive discussions, as measured by direct observation collected at each structured discussion.
Baseline: 1 of 5 opportunities.
- 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. Opportunities fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Direct observation gives opportunities 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.
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
- Science, Social Studies & Digital Literacy - Social Studies Skills
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal390 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a structured class discussion about a social studies question, after reading the assigned sources, the student will state a point about the question and name the source and detail that support it independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 5 consecutive discussions, as measured by direct observation collected at each structured discussion.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a structured class discussion about a social studies question, after reading the assigned sources
- Behavior
- The student will state a point about the question and name the source and detail that support it independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 5 consecutive discussions
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- At each structured discussion
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Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 4 of 5 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- across 5 consecutive discussions
- Collection schedule:
- at each structured discussion
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a structured class discussion about a social studies question, after reading the assigned sources, the student will state a point about the question and name the source and detail that support it independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 5 consecutive discussions, as measured by direct observation collected at each structured discussion.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | # + (of 5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 5 opportunities per session, matching the goal's denominator.
- Define in advance what counts as an opportunity so every data collector records the same thing.
- Count only + marks toward the criterion unless the goal specifies prompted responses.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.