Form dictated letters quickly in 1-minute probes
When to use this goal
For students who know their letters but write them so slowly that spelling and writing stall while they think about each letter. Fast, correct letter writing frees attention for ideas. Fit depends on a timed probe, not grade.
- Baseline
- Run three probes and use the median. Use a set dictation pace and keep it the same over the year. Count only readable, correctly formed letters.
- Tips
- Short daily practice of letter writing from dictation builds speed. Pair with mt-hw-032 (accuracy of dictated letters) when accuracy is still low.
- Limits
- Dictation pace limits the top score; agree on it. Not a measure of sentence writing.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID mt-hw-035.
Sign in to add this goal to a student.
Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a 1-minute probe in which the adult dictates lowercase letters in random order every few seconds, the student will write each dictated letter with correct formation before the next one is called independently at a rate of at least 18 letters correct per minute, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
Baseline: 8 letters correct per minute.
- 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. Rate (per minute) fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Timed probes gives rate (per minute) 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 Handwriting.
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) - Handwriting
- Baseline
- 8 letters correct per minute.
- Annual goal382 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a 1-minute probe in which the adult dictates lowercase letters in random order every few seconds, the student will write each dictated letter with correct formation before the next one is called independently at a rate of at least 18 letters correct per minute, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a 1-minute probe in which the adult dictates lowercase letters in random order every few seconds
- Behavior
- The student will write each dictated letter with correct formation before the next one is called independently
- Criteria
- At a rate of at least 18 letters correct per minute, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Timed probes
- Schedule
- Weekly
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
Matching data sheet
Frequency & rate tracker. Records timing length and number correct.
Frequency & rate tracker
Rate (per minute)- Student label:
- Target:
- at a rate of at least 18 letters correct per minute
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Timed probes
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a 1-minute probe in which the adult dictates lowercase letters in random order every few seconds, the student will write each dictated letter with correct formation before the next one is called independently at a rate of at least 18 letters correct per minute, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
| Date | Probe / form | Timing (min) | # correct | # errors | Correct per minute# correct ÷ minutes | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Use the same timing length and probe type every session.
- Rate = number correct ÷ minutes timed.
- Target unit: letters correct per minute.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.