Which is an example of a GAS goal addressing memory?

• A. To address reading comprehension, Derrick will independently use compensatory strategies to comprehend 75% of passages in the Bible and answer 3 trivia questions in order to read preferred texts
• B. To address motor skills, Patrick will practice handwriting for 15 minutes daily
• C. To address memory, Patrick will use the journal app three times a day in order to recall details of personally relevant information
• D. To address auditory comprehension, Patrick will communicate his lack of understanding 5 times per session in order to increase self-advocacy and confidence

Answer: (C)

GAS goals describe specific, observable, and measurable behaviors tied to a functional outcome, often using a concrete strategy and a clear frequency or intensity. For memory, a GAS goal should name a memory strategy and specify how its use will be measured to reflect recall performance.

The best choice fits this by having Patrick use a journaling app three times a day to recall details of personally relevant information. It names a concrete memory aid, sets a measurable frequency, and targets a memory outcome (recalling details). The other options address different skills—reading comprehension, motor skills, or auditory comprehension/self-advocacy—and do not frame a memory-specific, measurable strategy or outcome.