Convert measurements within a system of units
When to use this goal
For students who know that a foot is 12 inches but cannot find how many inches are in 4 feet, or who multiply when they should divide. Present levels in multiplication and division facts and in reading a conversion chart decide the support.
- Baseline
- Balance larger-to-smaller (feet to inches) and smaller-to-larger (inches to feet) conversions; the second direction is where the multiply-or-divide error lives. Include one two-step conversion (yards to inches) only if it is taught.
- Tips
- The larger-or-smaller prediction is the taught reasoning step and catches most direction errors. Recipes (cups to pints) and sports (yards to feet) give real items.
- Limits
- Does not cover converting between systems (inches to centimeters) or decimal answers unless written in. A chart plus calculator makes this a reading-and-setup task; note which supports are used.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-mtm-025.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 conversions within the customary system (inches, feet, yards; cups, pints, quarts, gallons; ounces, pounds) with whole-number answers, the student will write the converted measurement with its unit independently with at least 85% accuracy on conversions, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
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 Measurement, Time & Money.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
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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 - Measurement, Time & Money
- Baseline
- 30% accuracy.
- Annual goal387 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given 10 conversions within the customary system (inches, feet, yards; cups, pints, quarts, gallons; ounces, pounds) with whole-number answers, the student will write the converted measurement with its unit independently with at least 85% accuracy on conversions, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given 10 conversions within the customary system (inches, feet, yards; cups, pints, quarts, gallons; ounces, pounds) with whole-number answers
- Behavior
- The student will write the converted measurement with its unit independently
- Criteria
- With at least 85% accuracy on conversions, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes
- Evaluation method
- Work-sample analysis
- Schedule
- Every two weeks
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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 conversions
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive probes
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Work-sample analysis
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given 10 conversions within the customary system (inches, feet, yards; cups, pints, quarts, gallons; ounces, pounds) with whole-number answers, the student will write the converted measurement with its unit independently with at least 85% accuracy on conversions, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
| Date | Task / materials | # correct | # attempted | % accuracycorrect ÷ attempted × 100 | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- 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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