Sight words during a partner game
When to use this goal
For young students who read taught words with the teacher at the table but freeze or guess during games and centers with peers. Fit depends on present levels showing the words are read accurately in one-to-one practice.
- Baseline
- Observe the first 10 turns of a game. Note words read correctly, words skipped, and words the partner read for the student. Compare with one-to-one accuracy on the same words.
- Tips
- Games give many low-stress chances to read the same words. Teach the game first with known words. Students who use AAC can say the word with their device.
- Limits
- Partner behavior changes the count. Game cards repeat, so scores may reflect memory of the card set.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-sw-023.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a 10-minute partner board or card game in which each turn shows one taught sight word, the student will read the word on their turn aloud to the partner before moving on independently in at least 9 of 10 opportunities, on 3 of 4 observed games, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
Baseline: 4 of 10 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 Sight Word Recognition.
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 - Sight Word Recognition
- Baseline
- 4 of 10 opportunities.
- Annual goal340 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a 10-minute partner board or card game in which each turn shows one taught sight word, the student will read the word on their turn aloud to the partner before moving on independently in at least 9 of 10 opportunities, on 3 of 4 observed games, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a 10-minute partner board or card game in which each turn shows one taught sight word
- Behavior
- The student will read the word on their turn aloud to the partner before moving on independently
- Criteria
- In at least 9 of 10 opportunities, on 3 of 4 observed games
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Twice weekly
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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 9 of 10 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 observed games
- Collection schedule:
- twice weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a 10-minute partner board or card game in which each turn shows one taught sight word, the student will read the word on their turn aloud to the partner before moving on independently in at least 9 of 10 opportunities, on 3 of 4 observed games, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
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 | 9 | 10 | # + (of 10) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 10 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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