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Special educator Math IEP goals

510 math templates tagged for the special education teacher, across 9 skills: patterns, data & graphs, geometry & spatial reasoning, number sense, fractions, math problem solving, addition & subtraction, multiplication & division, measurement, time & money, algebra & equations. Each opens in the builder with a matching data sheet.

510 templates · 9 skills · Pre-K, K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 · How we write and review goals

Top skills

The 8 most relevant skills, with sample goals. Numbers are illustrative; set targets from the student's own baseline.

  • PK, K-2Opportunities

    Copy and extend a two-part repeating pattern

    Copying and extending AB patterns

    By the annual IEP review date, given a model of an AB pattern made with 6 to 8 colored cubes or shapes and a supply of matching pieces, the student will build a copy of the pattern piece by piece directly under the model independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.

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  • K-2Opportunities

    Extend and create ABB, AAB and ABC patterns

    Extending and creating complex repeating patterns

    By the annual IEP review date, given a repeating pattern with an ABB, AAB or ABC unit shown twice and space to continue it, the student will independently add the next 6 pieces so the pattern continues without a break and state the unit that repeats in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.

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  • PKOpportunities

    Match identical shapes

    Matching shapes

    By the annual IEP review date, given a shape card and a choice of 3 shape cards, one of which is identical, the student will place the shape card on the identical shape independently in at least 8 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.

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  • PK, K-2Percent accuracy

    Point to and name basic two-dimensional shapes

    Identifying basic 2D shapes

    By the annual IEP review date, given a field of 4 shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and the name of one shape, the student will point to the named shape independently with at least 90% accuracy on shape identifications, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.

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Number Sense Math

65 goals
  • PK, K-2Opportunities

    Count a set of objects and state how many

    Counting objects with one-to-one correspondence

    By the annual IEP review date, when presented with a set of 5 to 20 objects arranged in a line or scattered on the table, the student will count the objects by touching or moving each one once and state the total independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.

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  • K-2Rate (per minute)

    Name numerals on a timed probe

    Numeral identification

    By the annual IEP review date, given a 1-minute probe of randomly ordered numerals from 0 to 100, the student will name each numeral aloud independently at a rate of at least 35 correct responses per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.

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Fractions Math

55 goals
  • 3-5Percent accuracy

    Name the fraction shown by an area or set model

    Naming fractions from models

    By the annual IEP review date, given 10 area or set models showing fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8, the student will write the fraction that names the shaded part of each model independently with at least 80% accuracy on fraction models, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.

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  • 3-5, 6-8Percent accuracy

    Locate fractions on a number line

    Fractions on a number line

    By the annual IEP review date, given 10 fractions between 0 and 2 and number lines marked only at whole numbers, the student will mark and label the location of each fraction on the number line independently with at least 80% accuracy on fraction placements, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.

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  • K-2, 3-5Percent accuracy

    Solve one-step addition and subtraction word problems

    One-step addition and subtraction word problems

    By the annual IEP review date, given 10 one-step addition and subtraction word problems within 100, including compare and start-unknown problems, with text read aloud on request, the student will write an equation and the answer for each problem independently with at least 80% accuracy on one-step word problems, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.

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  • 3-5, 6-8, 9-12Task-analysis steps

    Follow a problem-solving routine for word problems

    Problem-solving routine

    By the annual IEP review date, given a one- or two-step word problem during independent math work, the student will complete the steps of the taught problem-solving routine without a cue card, performing at least 8 of 9 steps independently, on 3 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by a task-analysis checklist collected weekly.

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  • K-2, 3-5Rate (per minute)

    Write addition facts on a timed probe

    Addition fact fluency

    By the annual IEP review date, given a 2-minute probe of mixed addition facts with sums to 20 (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will write the answer to each addition fact independently at a rate of at least 20 digits correct per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected weekly.

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  • K-2, 3-5Opportunities

    Use a taught strategy to solve unknown addition facts

    Fact strategies (counting on, making ten)

    By the annual IEP review date, when given a single-digit addition fact that the student does not yet recall automatically, the student will solve the fact by counting on from the larger addend independently in at least 8 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.

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  • 3-5, 6-8Rate (per minute)

    Write multiplication facts on a timed probe

    Multiplication fact fluency

    By the annual IEP review date, given a 2-minute probe of mixed multiplication facts with factors 0 to 10 (total divided by 2 for the per-minute rate), the student will write the product for each fact independently at a rate of at least 25 digits correct per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected weekly.

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  • 3-5, 6-8Rate (per minute)

    Write division facts on a timed probe

    Division fact fluency

    By the annual IEP review date, given a 1-minute probe of division facts related to multiplication facts with factors 0 to 10, the student will write the quotient for each division fact independently at a rate of at least 15 problems correct per minute, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by timed probes collected weekly.

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  • K-2, 3-5Percent accuracy

    Tell time to the hour and half hour on an analog clock

    Telling time to the hour and half hour

    By the annual IEP review date, given 10 analog clock faces showing times to the hour and half hour, the student will say or write the time shown on each clock independently with at least 90% accuracy on clock readings, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.

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  • K-2, 3-5, 6-8Percent accuracy

    Tell time to the nearest five minutes and minute

    Telling time to five minutes and one minute

    By the annual IEP review date, given 10 analog clock faces showing times to the nearest five minutes, the student will write the time shown on each clock in digital form independently with at least 90% accuracy on clock readings, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.

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All 9 skills

Every skill with goals for this group, by area. The number is how many of its goals are tagged here.

Number sense, operations, fractions, and problem solving. The case manager writes most of the goals in an IEP and keeps the data for all of them. The goals below span academics, executive function, behavior, and functional skills, each tied to a data sheet that fits a teaching schedule.

Matching data sheets

Each goal above links to the blank sheet built for its measure. These are the sheets this set of goals uses:

Frequently asked questions

How many goals should a special education teacher write per student?

IDEA does not set a number. Each area of need identified in the present levels gets a goal; most IEPs have between two and six. More goals mean more data to collect and report, so quality matters more than count.

How do I keep progress monitoring realistic across a caseload?

Choose one measure per goal, keep sheets where instruction happens, and set a schedule in the mastery rule (weekly, biweekly). IEP Atlas Pro tracks sessions and plots each goal against its target.

Can I reuse a goal template for several students?

A template is a starting point. Each student's goal needs its own baseline, criterion, and supports from that student's present levels. The wording can be similar; the numbers and conditions should not be copied.

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