Pick the picture for a sentence with not
When to use this goal
For young students who pick the picture of the named thing even when the sentence says it is not happening ("The dog is not sleeping"). Negation in sentences comes before not and except in directions (sl-rec-023). Base the choice on the SLP's assessment.
- Baseline
- Give 10 negative and 10 matching positive sentences mixed together. A student who picks the named action every time will score high on positive items and low on negative ones; that pattern confirms the need.
- Tips
- Mix negative and positive items so the student must listen to every word. Say not at normal stress. Score correct when the choice matches the sentence.
- Limits
- Picture tasks have chance success. Hearing in noise affects small words such as not. The goal does not measure saying negative sentences (see sl-syn-015).
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID sl-rec-040.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 spoken sentences with not or no (such as "The baby is not crying" or "Find the box with no ball") and 2 to 3 picture choices, the student will select the picture or object that matches the negative sentence independently with at least 80% accuracy on negative sentences, across 3 consecutive therapy sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected during each therapy session.
Baseline: 30% accuracy.
- 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. Percent accuracy fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Opportunity (trial) recording gives percent accuracy 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 Receptive Language.
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.
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- Area of need
- Speech & Language - Receptive Language
- Baseline
- 30% accuracy.
- Annual goal435 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given 10 spoken sentences with not or no (such as "The baby is not crying" or "Find the box with no ball") and 2 to 3 picture choices, the student will select the picture or object that matches the negative sentence independently with at least 80% accuracy on negative sentences, across 3 consecutive therapy sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected during each therapy session.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given 10 spoken sentences with not or no (such as "The baby is not crying" or "Find the box with no ball") and 2 to 3 picture choices
- Behavior
- The student will select the picture or object that matches the negative sentence independently
- Criteria
- With at least 80% accuracy on negative sentences, across 3 consecutive therapy sessions
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- During each therapy session
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Matching data sheet
Accuracy tracker. Records number correct and number attempted.
Accuracy tracker
Percent accuracy- Student label:
- Target:
- with at least 80% accuracy on negative sentences
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive therapy sessions
- Collection schedule:
- during each therapy session
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given 10 spoken sentences with not or no (such as "The baby is not crying" or "Find the box with no ball") and 2 to 3 picture choices, the student will select the picture or object that matches the negative sentence independently with at least 80% accuracy on negative sentences, across 3 consecutive therapy sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected during each therapy session.
| Date | Task / materials | # correct | # attempted | % accuracycorrect ÷ attempted × 100 | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Score only items the student attempted unless the goal defines a fixed set of items. Use the same denominator every session.
- Percent = numerator ÷ denominator × 100. Round to one decimal place.
- Record the support actually provided, even if the goal is independent performance.
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