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Count and record sets of 11 to 20

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When to use this goal

For students who count sets to 10 reliably but lose track or name teen numbers wrong past 10. Present levels in counting and numeral writing, not grade, decide fit.

Baseline
Give a probe and record count errors and writing errors separately. Writing 31 for 13 or 71 for 17 is a numeral error, not a counting error, and needs a different fix.
Tips
Ten-frames help the student see teen numbers as ten and some more. Score an item correct when both the count and the written numeral are right; note which part was wrong otherwise.
Limits
Mixes counting and writing; use the spoken behavior if writing is a barrier. The goal does not measure place value understanding.

Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-en-008.

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Student

How the goal refers to the student

Skill

What the student will do

Something an adult can see, count or time.

Condition

When or under what conditions

Support

Support allowed

Criterion

Percent of attempted items answered correctly.

Sample numbers. Replace them with the student's data.

Criterion wording

Data collection

Scoring completed student work (permanent products) against a defined answer key or checklist.

How often data are collected
Mastery rule

How many measurements must meet the criterion.

Timeframe

Timeframe

Goal

By the annual IEP review date, given 10 sets of 11 to 20 objects in a small tray, the student will count each set and write the numeral for how many independently with at least 90% accuracy on sets counted and recorded, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.

Baseline: 40% accuracy.

  • Condition
  • Observable behavior
  • Criterion
  • Measurement method

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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 Early Numeracy & Counting.

  • Met: Level of support. Defined.

  • Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.

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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 - Early Numeracy & Counting
Baseline
40% accuracy.
Annual goal310 characters
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 sets of 11 to 20 objects in a small tray, the student will count each set and write the numeral for how many independently with at least 90% accuracy on sets counted and recorded, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Timeframe
By the annual IEP review date
Condition
Given 10 sets of 11 to 20 objects in a small tray
Behavior
The student will count each set and write the numeral for how many independently
Criteria
With at least 90% accuracy on sets counted and recorded, 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.

The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.