Functional words on a timed list
When to use this goal
For older students who read their functional word set correctly but slowly, which matters when a sign or label must be read on the move. Fit depends on present levels showing high untimed accuracy on the set.
- Baseline
- Use three shuffled versions and take the median. Keep the set to words the student reads at least 90% correctly untimed; otherwise use the accuracy template first.
- Tips
- Quick daily timings with a self-graph suit older students. Pair with practice in real settings.
- Limits
- List speed may not carry to signs in the community. Lists do not include the context clues of real signs.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-sw-042.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a 1-minute probe of the student's taught functional words (such as exit, open, closed, men, women, danger) in random order, the student will read the words aloud across the rows independently at a rate of at least 35 correct words per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.
Baseline: 15 correct words 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 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
- 15 correct words per minute.
- Annual goal362 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a 1-minute probe of the student's taught functional words (such as exit, open, closed, men, women, danger) in random order, the student will read the words aloud across the rows independently at a rate of at least 35 correct words 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 a 1-minute probe of the student's taught functional words (such as exit, open, closed, men, women, danger) in random order
- Behavior
- The student will read the words aloud across the rows independently
- Criteria
- At a rate of at least 35 correct words 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 35 correct words 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 a 1-minute probe of the student's taught functional words (such as exit, open, closed, men, women, danger) in random order, the student will read the words aloud across the rows independently at a rate of at least 35 correct words 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Use the same timing length and probe type every session.
- Rate = number correct ÷ minutes timed.
- Target unit: correct words per minute.
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