Pick the reasonable answer without computing
When to use this goal
For students who accept any calculator or computed answer, even when it is far off. Present levels in rounding and in estimating sums and products decide readiness.
- Baseline
- Three-choice items have a one-in-three chance rate. Record the reason given; a correct choice with no reason may be a guess.
- Tips
- Pair with a calculator goal so the student checks displays. Estimating before calculating (ma-ps-006) is the in-process version.
- Limits
- Choices make the task easier than producing an estimate.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ma-ps-032.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 word problems, each with three answer choices that differ by a factor of about 10, and no paper or calculator, the student will choose the reasonable answer and say how they estimated independently with at least 90% accuracy on reasonableness judgments, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 40% 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 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.
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- Area of need
- Math - Math Problem Solving
- Baseline
- 40% accuracy.
- Annual goal386 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given 10 word problems, each with three answer choices that differ by a factor of about 10, and no paper or calculator, the student will choose the reasonable answer and say how they estimated independently with at least 90% accuracy on reasonableness judgments, 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 word problems, each with three answer choices that differ by a factor of about 10, and no paper or calculator
- Behavior
- The student will choose the reasonable answer and say how they estimated independently
- Criteria
- With at least 90% accuracy on reasonableness judgments, 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 90% accuracy on reasonableness judgments
- 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 word problems, each with three answer choices that differ by a factor of about 10, and no paper or calculator, the student will choose the reasonable answer and say how they estimated independently with at least 90% accuracy on reasonableness judgments, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- 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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