Solve written addition within 10 with counters
When to use this goal
For students with significant support needs who add with objects when an adult tells the story but do not yet connect a written equation such as 3 + 4 = __ to the objects. Present levels in numeral identification to 10 and counting out sets decide readiness.
- Baseline
- A trial is correct when the answer matches the equation. Record which step breaks down (counting the first set, the second set, or counting all).
- Tips
- Use objects the student finds meaningful. Answers can be selected from numeral cards or a device.
- Limits
- A counting-all method is a foundation, not an end point. Does not measure solving story problems.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-as-055.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a written addition equation within 10 on a work mat with a box under each numeral and a cup of counters, the student will count out a set for each numeral, push the sets together, count all and write or select the answer independently in at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Baseline: 1 of 8 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 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.
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
- Math - Addition & Subtraction
- Baseline
- 1 of 8 opportunities.
- Annual goal400 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a written addition equation within 10 on a work mat with a box under each numeral and a cup of counters, the student will count out a set for each numeral, push the sets together, count all and write or select the answer independently in at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a written addition equation within 10 on a work mat with a box under each numeral and a cup of counters
- Behavior
- The student will count out a set for each numeral, push the sets together, count all and write or select the answer independently
- Criteria
- In at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive sessions
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- Twice weekly
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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 6 of 8 trials
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive sessions
- Collection schedule:
- twice weekly
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a written addition equation within 10 on a work mat with a box under each numeral and a cup of counters, the student will count out a set for each numeral, push the sets together, count all and write or select the answer independently in at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | # + (of 8) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 8 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.
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