Write content vocabulary on a timed dictation
When to use this goal
For middle and high school students who can spell content terms slowly but cannot keep up when taking notes or answering in class. Present levels should show untimed accuracy on unit vocabulary; this goal adds speed so spelling does not slow content work.
- Baseline
- Give three timed probes from the current unit's word list. Score correct letter sequences and divide by 2. Long content words give partial credit through letter sequences, which shows growth before whole words are correct.
- Tips
- Pull words from upcoming units so practice pre-teaches vocabulary. Unit changes shift difficulty; note them on the graph. Pair with a note-taking support if speed stays low.
- Limits
- Unit word lists change in difficulty, which affects comparability. Handwriting speed affects scores; consider typing. The probe does not measure understanding of the words.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID wr-spl-048.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a 2-minute dictation of vocabulary from current science and social studies units, one word every 8 seconds (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will write each dictated content word before the next one is given independently at a rate of at least 40 correct letter sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 25 correct letter 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. 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 Spelling.
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 - Spelling
- Baseline
- 25 correct letter sequences per minute.
- Annual goal438 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a 2-minute dictation of vocabulary from current science and social studies units, one word every 8 seconds (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will write each dictated content word before the next one is given independently at a rate of at least 40 correct letter sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a 2-minute dictation of vocabulary from current science and social studies units, one word every 8 seconds (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate)
- Behavior
- The student will write each dictated content word before the next one is given independently
- Criteria
- At a rate of at least 40 correct letter sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Timed 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 40 correct letter sequences per minute
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Timed probes
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a 2-minute dictation of vocabulary from current science and social studies units, one word every 8 seconds (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will write each dictated content word before the next one is given independently at a rate of at least 40 correct letter sequences per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by timed 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 letter sequences per minute.
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