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
Given 10 pairs of numbers from 0 to 100 and access to a place-value chart, [Student] will identify the greater number and explain the comparison using tens and ones with 85% accuracy on 3 consecutive probes by [date].
Measured by: Place-value skill probes
Given a 3-minute probe of mixed multiplication and division facts through 12, [Student] will answer at least [target] items correctly with 90% accuracy on 3 consecutive weekly probes by [date].
Measured by: Timed computation probes
Given 8 real-world ratio or proportion problems, [Student] will select a representation, solve, and label the answer with 80% accuracy on 3 consecutive bi-weekly probes by [date].
Measured by: Standards-aligned math probes, work samples
Given 10 one- and two-variable linear equations and a reference sheet, [Student] will solve and verify each solution with 80% accuracy on 3 consecutive weekly probes by [date].
Measured by: Algebra skill probes
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, then check that two adults could observe the same performance and score it the same way.
A measurable math goal names a condition, an observable behavior, a criterion for mastery that states both accuracy and consistency, a measurement method, and a timeline. If two adults watching the same student would score it identically, it is measurable.
10 measurable math goal templates, spanning grade bands from K-2 through 9-12. Each names the measurement method it relies on.
Use them as a starting structure, then individualize: replace the bracketed placeholders with the student's own baseline, target, condition, and timeline. A goal copied without changes is not individualized and reviewers can spot it.