OT Math IEP goals
18 math templates tagged for the occupational therapist, across 4 skills: number sense, geometry & spatial reasoning, measurement, time & money, addition & subtraction. Each opens in the builder with a matching data sheet.
18 templates · 4 skills · Pre-K, K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 · How we write and review goals
Goals by skill
Numbers are illustrative; set targets from the student's own baseline.
Number Sense Math
Write numerals from dictation and in order
Writing numerals
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 numerals from 0 to 20 dictated one at a time, the student will write each numeral so that it is legible and faces the correct direction independently with at least 90% accuracy on written numerals, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Build a larger shape from smaller shapes
Composing and decomposing shapes
By the annual IEP review date, given an outline of a shape and a set of pattern blocks or tangram pieces, the student will fill the outline completely with the blocks, with no gaps or overlaps independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Draw basic shapes from a model or by name
Drawing shapes
By the annual IEP review date, given a model of a circle, square, triangle or rectangle and paper, the student will draw a shape that has the correct number of sides and closed corners independently with at least 85% accuracy on drawn shapes, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Set a timer or microwave for a stated time
Setting timers and clocks
By the annual IEP review date, given a kitchen timer, microwave or phone timer and a stated time such as 3 minutes 30 seconds, the student will enter the stated time on the device and start it, performing at least 5 of 6 steps independently, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by a task-analysis checklist collected twice weekly.
Measure length with a ruler to the nearest unit or fraction
Measuring with a ruler
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 objects or line segments and a ruler, with the direction to measure to the nearest inch or centimeter, the student will line up the zero mark with one end and write the length with the correct unit independently with at least 85% accuracy on measurements, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
Rewrite horizontal problems in aligned columns
Lining up place values
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 addition and subtraction problems written across the page with numbers of different lengths, the student will rewrite each problem in columns with ones under ones and solve it independently with at least 90% accuracy on aligned problems, on 4 of 5 consecutive work samples, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Number sense, operations, fractions, and problem solving. This goal bank for school-based occupational therapists covers fine motor, handwriting, visual-motor, self-care, and classroom participation skills. Each goal describes a school task the student will perform, measured with accuracy, task-analysis steps, or rubric scores.
Matching data sheets
Each goal above links to the blank sheet built for its measure. These are the sheets this set of goals uses:
- Accuracy trackerNumber correct out of number attempted, with percent accuracy and support level.Used by 7 goals here
- Task-analysis checklistMarks each step of a routine as independent, with support, or not completed across sessions.Used by 4 goals here
- Opportunity trackerRecords each opportunity as independent, prompted, or not demonstrated.Used by 7 goals here
Frequently asked questions
What makes an OT goal educationally relevant?
It describes a task the student needs for school: writing legibly, managing a lunch tray, using scissors, or opening materials. Clinical exercises are supports, not goals.
How are handwriting goals measured?
By a rubric for legibility (letter formation, size, spacing, line placement), by percent of letters formed correctly on a sample, or by words per minute when speed is the concern.
Should sensory strategies be IEP goals?
Strategies the student uses to stay regulated can be written as a self-monitoring or regulation goal when the behavior is observable, such as requesting a movement break. Sensory supports themselves belong in accommodations.
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