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Math Calculation IEP goals

Math calculation goals cover fact fluency and written computation procedures. Timed probes scored in correct digits or problems correct give a sensitive, graphable measure, and a separate accuracy criterion for untimed multi-step procedures keeps the goal focused on getting answers right, not only fast.

Common measurability defects

  • Writing "will improve math facts" without naming the fact range, operation, time limit or probe.
  • Counting only whole problems correct on multi-digit work, which hides partial mastery that correct-digit scoring would show.
  • Measuring with unit test grades that mix calculation, word problems and new content, so the goal skill is never isolated.
  1. 01Grades K-2SLDCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6

    Baseline

    In 1st grade, answers 9 of 40 mixed addition and subtraction facts within 10 correctly in 2 minutes (median of 3), counting all on fingers from 1 for most problems.

    Annual goal

    By [annual review date], given a 40-item probe of mixed addition and subtraction facts within 10, the student will write at least 30 correct answers in 2 minutes on 3 consecutive weekly probes, using a counting-on or make-ten strategy instead of counting all.

    Measured by: Weekly 2-minute fact fluency probes from equivalent randomized forms, administered by the special education teacher, scored for correct answers. Strategy use observed and noted on 1 probe per week. Graphed and reported each grading period.

    Short-term objectives

    1. By the end of the first grading period, the student will write 16 correct answers in 2 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    2. By the end of the second grading period, the student will write 22 correct answers in 2 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    3. By the end of the third grading period, the student will write 27 correct answers in 2 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
  2. 02Grades K-2OHICCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.5

    Baseline

    In 2nd grade, earns 12 correct digits in 4 minutes on a 2nd-grade computation probe of 2-digit addition and subtraction (median of 3). Solves problems without regrouping with 80% accuracy and problems with regrouping with 15% accuracy.

    Annual goal

    By [annual review date], given a 2nd-grade computation probe of 2-digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping, the student will earn at least 40 correct digits in 4 minutes on 3 consecutive biweekly probes.

    Measured by: Biweekly 4-minute computation probes on equivalent forms, administered by the special education teacher and scored for correct digits. Graphed against the aimline and reported each grading period.

    Short-term objectives

    1. By the end of the first grading period, the student will earn 20 correct digits in 4 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    2. By the end of the second grading period, the student will earn 28 correct digits in 4 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    3. By the end of the third grading period, the student will earn 35 correct digits in 4 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
  3. 03Grades 3-5SLDCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7

    Baseline

    In 3rd grade, answers 12 of 60 mixed multiplication and division facts (0 to 10) correctly in 2 minutes (median of 3). Knows x0, x1, x2 and x10 facts; skip-counts from zero for others.

    Annual goal

    By [annual review date], given a 60-item probe of mixed multiplication and division facts with factors 0 to 10, the student will write at least 40 correct answers in 2 minutes on 3 consecutive weekly probes.

    Measured by: Weekly 2-minute fact fluency probes from equivalent randomized forms, administered by the special education teacher. Facts missed are logged to guide the next week's practice set. Graphed and reported each grading period.

    Short-term objectives

    1. By the end of the first grading period, the student will write 20 correct answers in 2 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    2. By the end of the second grading period, the student will write 28 correct answers in 2 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    3. By the end of the third grading period, the student will write 35 correct answers in 2 minutes on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
  4. 04Grades 3-5AutismCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.B.4

    Baseline

    In 4th grade, solves 4 of 10 (40%) multi-digit addition and subtraction problems (up to 4 digits, regrouping across zeros) correctly using the standard algorithm. Misaligns place values on graph-free paper in 5 of 10 problems.

    Annual goal

    By [annual review date], given 10 multi-digit addition and subtraction problems up to 1,000,000 that require regrouping, including across zeros, the student will use the standard algorithm to solve at least 9 of 10 (90%) correctly on 3 consecutive biweekly probes.

    Measured by: Biweekly 10-problem untimed computation probes on equivalent forms, administered by the special education teacher and scored for problems correct and error type (alignment, regrouping, fact). Graphed and reported each grading period.

    Short-term objectives

    1. By the end of the first grading period, the student will solve 6 of 10 problems correctly using graph paper on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    2. By the end of the second grading period, the student will solve 7 of 10 problems correctly, including 1 regrouping across zeros, on 2 of 3 probes.
    3. By the end of the third grading period, the student will solve 8 of 10 problems correctly on plain paper on 2 of 3 probes.
  5. 05Grades 6-8SLDCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.3

    Baseline

    In 6th grade, solves 5 of 20 (25%) multi-digit decimal problems correctly across the four operations. Adds and subtracts decimals with 50% accuracy; misplaces the decimal point in most multiplication and division items.

    Annual goal

    By [annual review date], given 20 multi-digit decimal problems across addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, the student will solve at least 17 of 20 (85%) correctly using standard algorithms on 3 consecutive biweekly probes.

    Measured by: Biweekly 20-problem decimal computation probes on equivalent forms (5 per operation), scored by the special education co-teacher for problems correct and decimal placement errors. Graphed and reported each grading period.

    Short-term objectives

    1. By the end of the first grading period, the student will solve 9 of 20 decimal problems correctly, including 4 of 5 addition items, on 2 of 3 probes.
    2. By the end of the second grading period, the student will solve 12 of 20 problems correctly on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    3. By the end of the third grading period, the student will solve 15 of 20 problems correctly on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
  6. 06Grades 9-12OHICCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1

    Baseline

    In 9th grade, solves 9 of 20 (45%) addition and subtraction problems with positive and negative integers and fractions correctly. Sign errors account for 8 of the 11 errors.

    Annual goal

    By [annual review date], given 20 problems adding and subtracting positive and negative rational numbers (integers, fractions and decimals), the student will solve at least 18 of 20 (90%) correctly on 3 consecutive biweekly probes.

    Measured by: Biweekly 20-item rational number computation probes on equivalent forms, administered during the math support period and scored for accuracy and sign errors by the special education teacher. Graphed and reported each grading period.

    Short-term objectives

    1. By the end of the first grading period, the student will solve 12 of 20 problems correctly using a number line on 2 of 3 consecutive probes.
    2. By the end of the second grading period, the student will solve 15 of 20 problems correctly with no more than 3 sign errors on 2 of 3 probes.
    3. By the end of the third grading period, the student will solve 17 of 20 problems correctly without a number line on 2 of 3 probes.
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