Math goals are the easiest to make measurable — the work is naturally countable — yet many IEPs still say “will improve math skills.” The fix is naming the skill (computation with regrouping, one-step word problems, fraction comparison), the accuracy target, and the probe schedule. These templates span early numeracy through real-world application.
Given numerals 0–20 in random order, [Student] will name each numeral and count out a matching set of objects with 90% accuracy in 4 out of 5 trials, as measured by teacher data by [date].
Measured by: Teacher-collected trial data
Given 10 mixed addition and subtraction problems within 20 and access to manipulatives, [Student] will solve with at least 85% accuracy on 3 consecutive weekly probes by [date].
Measured by: Weekly math probes
Given 10 multi-digit addition and subtraction problems with regrouping, [Student] will compute answers with 80% accuracy, improving from a baseline of [current level], on 3 consecutive probes by [date].
Measured by: Curriculum-based math probes
Given a one-step word problem read aloud if requested, [Student] will identify the operation, solve, and label the answer with 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 trials, as measured by work samples by [date].
Measured by: Work samples, teacher data
Given 10 problems involving comparing, adding, or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, [Student] will solve with 75% accuracy on 3 consecutive bi-weekly probes by [date].
Measured by: Bi-weekly probes
Given a real-world scenario involving money, percentages, or measurement, [Student] will set up and solve the problem with 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 opportunities, as measured by work samples and teacher data by [date].
Measured by: Performance tasks, work samples
Every goal above follows the same skeleton: Given [condition], [student] will [observable behavior], achieving [criterion], as measured by [method], by [date]. Fill all five parts and the goal is measurable by definition.
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