Welcome to our guide on creating effective math IEP goals, focusing on learning standard 4.OA.A.3. This standard emphasizes solving multistep word problems with whole numbers using the four operations and interpreting remainders. It also involves representing these problems with equations and assessing the reasonableness of answers through mental computation and estimation strategies. Our target IEP goal aims to improve students' skills in solving multi-step strip diagram word problems, progressing from 0/10 to 8/10 correct work samples over ten trials. By setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Oriented, and Time-Bound—we ensure students make measurable progress in operations and algebraic thinking skills. Explore our objectives and strategies to support your students in mastering these essential math skills.
Learning Standard
4.OA.A.3
Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
Target IEP Goal
By (date), when given exercises with multi-step word problems, the student will solve multi-step strip diagram word problems, improving operations and algebraic thinking skills from 0/10 work samples out of ten consecutive trials to 8/10 work samples in ten consecutive trials.
Teach Tastic IEP goals written to be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Oriented, and Time-Bound.
IEP Goal Objectives
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Solve Two-step Add and Subtraction Word Problems
By (date), when given exercises with two-step word problems, the student will solve two-step add and subtraction word problems, improving operations and algebraic thinking skills from 0/10 work samples out of ten consecutive trials to 8/10 work samples in ten consecutive trials.
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Solve Two-step Word Problems (addition and subtraction, up to 100)
By (date), when given exercises with mixed operations word problems, two digits, the student will solve two-step word problems (addition and subtraction, up to 100), improving operations and algebraic thinking skills from 0/10 work samples out of ten consecutive trials to 8/10 work samples in ten consecutive trials.
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Solve Two-step Word Problems (addition and subtraction, up to 20)
By (date), when given exercises with mixed operations word problems, one digit, the student will solve two-step word problems (addition and subtraction, up to 20), improving operations and algebraic thinking skills from 0/10 work samples out of ten consecutive trials to 8/10 work samples in ten consecutive trials.
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Solve Addition and Subtraction Word Problems - Up to 20
By (date), when given exercises with mixed operations word problems, one digit, the student will solve addition and subtraction word problems - up to 20, improving operations and algebraic thinking skills from 0/10 work samples out of ten consecutive trials to 8/10 work samples in ten consecutive trials.
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