Keep the count when objects are moved
When to use this goal
For students who count a set correctly but think the amount changes when the objects are spread out or pushed together. Present levels in counting sets to 10 decide readiness.
- Baseline
- A trial is correct when the answer is right without re-counting. If the student re-counts and gets it right, note it; re-counting is fine but not the target.
- Tips
- Most children reach this with experience and age; write it as a goal only when it blocks counting and comparing goals. Use real objects the student cares about.
- Limits
- Responses depend on language; students with receptive language needs may miss the question, not the concept. Keep the wording the same each time.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-ns-043.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, after counting a row of 4 to 10 objects, when an adult spreads them out or bunches them together and asks "how many now?", the student will independently state the same number without counting again in at least 5 of 6 trials, on 3 of 4 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
Baseline: 1 of 6 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 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
- 1 of 6 opportunities.
- Annual goal353 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, after counting a row of 4 to 10 objects, when an adult spreads them out or bunches them together and asks "how many now?", the student will independently state the same number without counting again in at least 5 of 6 trials, on 3 of 4 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- After counting a row of 4 to 10 objects, when an adult spreads them out or bunches them together and asks "how many now?"
- Behavior
- The student will independently state the same number without counting again
- Criteria
- In at least 5 of 6 trials, on 3 of 4 consecutive sessions
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- 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 5 of 6 trials
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive sessions
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, after counting a row of 4 to 10 objects, when an adult spreads them out or bunches them together and asks "how many now?", the student will independently state the same number without counting again in at least 5 of 6 trials, on 3 of 4 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected 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 | # + (of 6) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Record up to 6 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.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.