Restate a classmate's idea before adding on
When to use this goal
For students whose present levels show discussion comments that ignore what was just said, because the earlier comment is gone by the time they speak. Fits classes that use structured discussion. Present levels, not grade, decide the support.
- Baseline
- Each time the student speaks right after a classmate is one opportunity. Score whether the restatement matched the classmate's point. Collect at least five discussions.
- Tips
- Jotting a word while the classmate talks is a working memory support and is encouraged. Accept restatements in any language or mode. The teacher can collect data from the discussion tracker many classes already keep.
- Limits
- Language processing needs also affect restating; consult the SLP. Does not measure the quality of the student's own idea.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ef-wm-035.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a structured class or small-group discussion, the student will restate the main point of the previous speaker in a few words before adding their own idea independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected twice per week.
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 Working Memory Strategies.
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
- Executive Function - Working Memory Strategies
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal327 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a structured class or small-group discussion, the student will restate the main point of the previous speaker in a few words before adding their own idea independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected twice per week.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a structured class or small-group discussion
- Behavior
- The student will restate the main point of the previous speaker in a few words before adding their own idea independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Twice per week
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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 3 consecutive weeks
- Collection schedule:
- twice per week
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a structured class or small-group discussion, the student will restate the main point of the previous speaker in a few words before adding their own idea independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected twice per week.
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.