Timed oral blending probe
When to use this goal
For students who blend accurately but slowly, pausing long before saying the word. Faster blending helps when decoding. Present levels should show at least 80% blending accuracy untimed.
- Baseline
- The adult presents the next word as soon as the student answers, so the count reflects the student's speed. Present sounds at the same pace every time.
- Tips
- Graph the count with the student. Stop the timing if accuracy drops; speed only counts with accuracy.
- Limits
- The adult's pacing affects the score; one adult should give the probes when possible.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-pa-039.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given CVC words spoken one sound at a time in a 1-minute probe, the student will say each whole word right after its sounds are given independently at a rate of at least 14 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
Baseline: 6 correct responses 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 Phonological Awareness.
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
- Reading - Phonological Awareness
- Baseline
- 6 correct responses per minute.
- Annual goal316 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given CVC words spoken one sound at a time in a 1-minute probe, the student will say each whole word right after its sounds are given independently at a rate of at least 14 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given CVC words spoken one sound at a time in a 1-minute probe
- Behavior
- The student will say each whole word right after its sounds are given independently
- Criteria
- At a rate of at least 14 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Timed probes
- Schedule
- Weekly
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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 14 correct responses per minute
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Timed probes
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given CVC words spoken one sound at a time in a 1-minute probe, the student will say each whole word right after its sounds are given independently at a rate of at least 14 correct responses per minute, in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Use the same timing length and probe type every session.
- Rate = number correct ÷ minutes timed.
- Target unit: correct responses per minute.
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