Set a timer for the time shown in the directions
When to use this goal
For students who cook with picture recipes but need an adult to set the microwave or timer. Base the choice on present levels in reading two-digit numbers and the minutes-seconds format.
- Baseline
- Present 5 directions with different times and record whether the student entered the right time and started the device. Note the error type: wrong number, minutes entered as seconds, or forgetting to press start.
- Tips
- Microwave keypads enter 1:30 as 1-3-0; teach the device the student will use. A kitchen timer with large buttons is an easier first device. Pair with fn-dl-011 for the full microwave routine.
- Limits
- Devices differ; practice on the one at home if the skill is for home. Waiting for the timer and responding to it is a separate step in the cooking routine.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID fn-fa-021.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a package or recipe direction with a cooking time and a kitchen timer or microwave, the student will set the timer or microwave for the time in the directions and start it independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly during cooking lessons.
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. Opportunity (trial) recording 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 Functional Academics.
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
- Functional & Independence Skills - Functional Academics
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal375 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a package or recipe direction with a cooking time and a kitchen timer or microwave, the student will set the timer or microwave for the time in the directions and start it independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly during cooking lessons.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a package or recipe direction with a cooking time and a kitchen timer or microwave
- Behavior
- The student will set the timer or microwave for the time in the directions and start it independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive sessions
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- Weekly during cooking lessons
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
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 sessions
- Collection schedule:
- weekly during cooking lessons
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a package or recipe direction with a cooking time and a kitchen timer or microwave, the student will set the timer or microwave for the time in the directions and start it independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly during cooking lessons.
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.