Pass the ball to an open teammate
When to use this goal
For students who hold the ball, throw it anywhere, or pass only to the closest player during team games, so they are left out of play. The skill combines a controlled throw or kick with choosing a target. Fit depends on game observation, not grade.
- Baseline
- Watch 8 possessions in a game and record pass type, target, and whether the teammate could catch or trap it. Start in a drill with one defender if game play is too busy.
- Tips
- Small-sided games give many touches. Bright pinnies help students tell teammates from opponents. Pair with mt-gm-012 or mt-gm-013 for the throw or kick itself.
- Limits
- Game decisions mix motor and social skills; note both.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID mt-gm-031.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a 3-on-3 modified basketball or handball game, the student will pass the ball by throw or kick to a teammate who is not guarded so the teammate can catch or trap it independently in at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes, as measured by direct observation collected 8 possessions observed in each PE class.
Baseline: 2 of 8 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. Direct observation 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 Gross Motor Skills.
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
- Motor & Sensory Skills (OT, PT & Adapted PE) - Gross Motor Skills
- Baseline
- 2 of 8 opportunities.
- Annual goal368 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a 3-on-3 modified basketball or handball game, the student will pass the ball by throw or kick to a teammate who is not guarded so the teammate can catch or trap it independently in at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes, as measured by direct observation collected 8 possessions observed in each PE class.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a 3-on-3 modified basketball or handball game
- Behavior
- The student will pass the ball by throw or kick to a teammate who is not guarded so the teammate can catch or trap it independently
- Criteria
- In at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- 8 possessions observed in each PE class
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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 6 of 8 trials
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes
- Collection schedule:
- 8 possessions observed in each PE class
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a 3-on-3 modified basketball or handball game, the student will pass the ball by throw or kick to a teammate who is not guarded so the teammate can catch or trap it independently in at least 6 of 8 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes, as measured by direct observation collected 8 possessions observed in each PE class.
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 | 7 | 8 | # + (of 8) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 8 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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