Grow correct word sequences on expository probes
When to use this goal
For middle school students whose informational writing is short and error-heavy even when they know the topic. Story-starter probes often undersell older students; an expository prompt matches what their classes ask for. Present levels should come from three probes in this exact format.
- Baseline
- Give three probes with general-knowledge prompts so background knowledge does not decide the score. Score correct word sequences for the full 5 minutes and divide by 5. Also tally total words written; a student with many words and few correct sequences needs a different plan from one who writes very little.
- Tips
- Build a bank of prompts that any student in the school could answer (routines, places, how to do a common task). Biweekly probes are enough at this age because growth is slower. Share the graph with the student and let them set the next target with you.
- Limits
- Correct word sequences do not capture organization or the quality of ideas; use a rubric goal for that. Prompts vary in difficulty even when written to be general. Older students may write less when they see a probe as a test, so explain its purpose.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID wr-exp-030.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given an unpracticed expository prompt on a general topic (such as explain how to prepare for a test), 1 minute to plan, and 5 minutes to write (total divided by 5 for the per-minute rate), the student will write an explanation in response to the prompt independently at a rate of at least 11 correct word sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 7 correct word sequences 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. Curriculum-based measurement 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 Written Expression.
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
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- Area of need
- Writing - Written Expression
- Baseline
- 7 correct word sequences per minute.
- Annual goal475 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given an unpracticed expository prompt on a general topic (such as explain how to prepare for a test), 1 minute to plan, and 5 minutes to write (total divided by 5 for the per-minute rate), the student will write an explanation in response to the prompt independently at a rate of at least 11 correct word sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given an unpracticed expository prompt on a general topic (such as explain how to prepare for a test), 1 minute to plan, and 5 minutes to write (total divided by 5 for the per-minute rate)
- Behavior
- The student will write an explanation in response to the prompt independently
- Criteria
- At a rate of at least 11 correct word sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Curriculum-based measurement probes
- Schedule
- Every two weeks
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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 11 correct word sequences per minute
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Curriculum-based measurement
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given an unpracticed expository prompt on a general topic (such as explain how to prepare for a test), 1 minute to plan, and 5 minutes to write (total divided by 5 for the per-minute rate), the student will write an explanation in response to the prompt independently at a rate of at least 11 correct word sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected every two weeks.
| 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 word sequences per minute.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.