Dodge a tagger by changing direction
When to use this goal
For students who run only in straight lines and are always caught in tag games, or who collide with others when trying to turn. Dodging needs quick stops, turns, and balance. Fit depends on game observation, not grade.
- Baseline
- Watch six moments when a tagger approaches and score each: dodged with a direction change, ran straight, or fell or bumped. Note slips; footwear matters.
- Tips
- Dodging is what makes chasing games fun to join. Teach stop-and-turn drills first. Pair with bh-saf-044 if rough play is an issue.
- Limits
- Game dynamics vary a lot; observe several classes.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID mt-gm-035.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a tag game in a marked area of the gym, the student will independently change direction with a quick plant and turn to avoid the tagger without falling or bumping others in at least 4 of 6 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes, as measured by direct observation collected 6 chase moments observed each PE class.
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. 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
- 1 of 6 opportunities.
- Annual goal358 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a tag game in a marked area of the gym, the student will independently change direction with a quick plant and turn to avoid the tagger without falling or bumping others in at least 4 of 6 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes, as measured by direct observation collected 6 chase moments observed each PE class.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a tag game in a marked area of the gym
- Behavior
- The student will independently change direction with a quick plant and turn to avoid the tagger without falling or bumping others
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 6 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- 6 chase moments observed each PE class
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 4 of 6 trials
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes
- Collection schedule:
- 6 chase moments observed each PE class
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a tag game in a marked area of the gym, the student will independently change direction with a quick plant and turn to avoid the tagger without falling or bumping others in at least 4 of 6 trials, across 3 consecutive weekly PE classes, as measured by direct observation collected 6 chase moments observed 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 | # + (of 6) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- 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.
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