Question

1. In a well-written IEP, measurable annual goals must relate to the student's present level of educational performance.

True or False

2. "Sally is a fine swimmer" is a good example of a well-written, objective, and measurable present level of performance (PLP) statement.

True or False

3. Which of these elements of a measurable annual IEP goal represents the performance criteria or the change that the IEP team expects the student will attain based on the intervention and instruction during the IEP cycle?

a.) level of proficiency

b.) measurement technique

c.) task or action

d.) conditions

e.) present level of performance

4. Which of these statements would be an appropriate entry under the IEP section on present level of educational performance?

a.) John completed 18 laps on the 16-meter PACER (meets specific health-related standard for the Brockport Physical Fitness Test).

b.) John will improve his aerobic functioning.

c.) John will catch a tennis ball tossed from a distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) at least 6 out of 10 times.

d.) The PACER test (20 m) was modified to the 16-meter PACER.

e.) John will take general physical education with the fourth-grade class.

Answer 1

Question 1: In a well-written IEP, measurable annual goals must relate to the student's present level of educational performance.

Answer: True

Explanation: Individualized Education Program (IEP), is a program set up for kids to undergo special education services in US. It is a well written US legal document which has been developed for kids who are eligible for special education. In a well-written IEP, measurable annual goals must relate to the student's present level of educational performance.

Question 2: "Sally is a fine swimmer" is a good example of a well-written, objective, and measurable present level of performance (PLP) statement.

Answer: False

Explanation: The present level of performance (PLOP), is the part of IEP which shows thorough assessment of how well the child is doing in his/her academics. The mentioned statement "Sally is a fine swimmer" doesn't show the thorough assessment nor physical fitness of Sally, hence it is not a well written, objective and measurable present level of performance statement.

Question 3: Which of these elements of a measurable annual IEP goal represents the performance criteria or the change that the IEP team expects the student will attain based on the intervention and instruction during the IEP cycle?

Answer: Level of proficiency

Explanation: Answer is self-explanatory. Level of proficiency is an annual goal which measures child's thorough performance in his/her academics. It is a measurable annual IEP goal represents the performance criteria or the change that the IEP team expects the student will attain based on the intervention and instruction during the IEP cycle.

Question 4: Which of these statements would be an appropriate entry under the IEP section on present level of educational performance?

Answer: John completed 18 laps on the 16-meter PACER

Explanation: In the mentioned statement, John has completed 18 laps on the 16-meter pacer which shows the comprehensiveness & physical fitness of the child. He directly meets health-related standard for the Brockport Physical Fitness Test. Hence, he would be an appropriate entry under the IEP section on present level of educational performance