Name the missing number in a sequence
When to use this goal
For students who can count from 1 but cannot fill a gap in the middle of a sequence without starting over. Present levels in number-after knowledge and in numeral naming decide readiness.
- Baseline
- Use three probes and the median. Note whether errors happen more when the gap is first, in the middle or last, and at decade changes (19, __, 21).
- Tips
- Pairs well with a quantity discrimination probe for kindergarten and first-grade progress monitoring. Keep the number range the same across the year.
- Limits
- Measures counting sequence, not quantity. Written responses are slower than spoken ones; use the same mode each week.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-ns-039.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a 1-minute probe of boxes, each with three numbers in order and one missing, such as 5, __, 7 or 12, 13, __, the student will say the missing number in each box independently at a rate of at least 16 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
Baseline: 5 correct responses per minute.
- 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. Rate (per minute) fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Timed probes gives rate (per minute) 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 Number Sense.
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 - Number Sense
- Baseline
- 5 correct responses per minute.
- Annual goal349 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a 1-minute probe of boxes, each with three numbers in order and one missing, such as 5, __, 7 or 12, 13, __, the student will say the missing number in each box independently at a rate of at least 16 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a 1-minute probe of boxes, each with three numbers in order and one missing, such as 5, __, 7 or 12, 13, __
- Behavior
- The student will say the missing number in each box independently
- Criteria
- At a rate of at least 16 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Timed probes
- Schedule
- Weekly
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Matching data sheet
Frequency & rate tracker. Records timing length and number correct.
Frequency & rate tracker
Rate (per minute)- Student label:
- Target:
- at a rate of at least 16 correct responses per minute
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Timed probes
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a 1-minute probe of boxes, each with three numbers in order and one missing, such as 5, __, 7 or 12, 13, __, the student will say the missing number in each box independently at a rate of at least 16 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
| Date | Probe / form | Timing (min) | # correct | # errors | Correct per minute# correct ÷ minutes | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Use the same timing length and probe type every session.
- Rate = number correct ÷ minutes timed.
- Target unit: correct responses per minute.
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