Tell a story problem for a number sentence
When to use this goal
For students who solve problems but cannot make one up, which shows whether they connect operations to real actions. Present levels in retelling stories decide readiness.
- Baseline
- A story is correct when it has numbers, an action that matches the operation and a question. Record stories without a question.
- Tips
- Accept stories in any language or mode. Written problem writing is covered by ma-ps-017.
- Limits
- Depends on expressive language; the frame reduces the load.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-ps-027.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a picture of a scene, such as children on a playground, and the question "tell me a math story", the student will tell a story problem with numbers and a question that matches the picture or number sentence independently in at least 4 of 5 trials, on 3 of 4 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
Baseline: 1 of 5 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 Math Problem Solving.
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 - Math Problem Solving
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal381 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a picture of a scene, such as children on a playground, and the question "tell me a math story", the student will tell a story problem with numbers and a question that matches the picture or number sentence independently in at least 4 of 5 trials, on 3 of 4 consecutive sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a picture of a scene, such as children on a playground, and the question "tell me a math story"
- Behavior
- The student will tell a story problem with numbers and a question that matches the picture or number sentence independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 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 4 of 5 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, given a picture of a scene, such as children on a playground, and the question "tell me a math story", the student will tell a story problem with numbers and a question that matches the picture or number sentence independently in at least 4 of 5 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 | # + (of 5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 5 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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