Solve part-part-whole problems with a number bond
When to use this goal
For students who confuse which number is the whole in problems such as "12 students, 5 are girls, how many are boys?". Present levels in decomposing numbers within 20 decide readiness.
- Baseline
- Mix whole-unknown and part-unknown problems equally. Record whether the student places the numbers correctly in the bond even when the computation is wrong; placement is the main target.
- Tips
- The number bond is a picture of the problem's structure. Once placement is reliable, the operation follows: whole unknown means add, part unknown means subtract or count up.
- Limits
- Does not cover compare problems. Students may fill in bonds correctly by copying the order of numbers in the story; vary the order.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-as-029.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given 8 put-together and take-apart story problems within 20 read aloud, with the whole or one part unknown, the student will fill in a number bond with the two parts and the whole, put a box around the unknown, and write the answer independently with at least 85% accuracy on part-part-whole problems, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Baseline: 30% 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 Addition & Subtraction.
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
- Math - Addition & Subtraction
- Baseline
- 30% accuracy.
- Annual goal424 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given 8 put-together and take-apart story problems within 20 read aloud, with the whole or one part unknown, the student will fill in a number bond with the two parts and the whole, put a box around the unknown, and write the answer independently with at least 85% accuracy on part-part-whole problems, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given 8 put-together and take-apart story problems within 20 read aloud, with the whole or one part unknown
- Behavior
- The student will fill in a number bond with the two parts and the whole, put a box around the unknown, and write the answer independently
- Criteria
- With at least 85% accuracy on part-part-whole problems, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Work-sample analysis
- Schedule
- Weekly
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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 85% accuracy on part-part-whole problems
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Work-sample analysis
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given 8 put-together and take-apart story problems within 20 read aloud, with the whole or one part unknown, the student will fill in a number bond with the two parts and the whole, put a box around the unknown, and write the answer independently with at least 85% accuracy on part-part-whole problems, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
| 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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