Why do I have a math goal?
Students who are taking a math class need extra help in a weak area. An example is if a student is having some trouble with fractions and needs extra practice with fractions. A student is given a math goal that they work on for the next year. Once a student has met their goal they will get another one at their next IEP. If they don’t meet their goal they can keep the same goal, adjust the goal or get a completely new goal. A goal usually has a certain number of math problems that have to answer correctly on a certain number of trials.
What does a math goal look like?
Example 1: When given a set of interest related word problems Johnny will calculate sales discounts, interest earned and tips with 80% accuracy in 3 of 5 trials as measured by student work samples.
Example 2: When given a teacher made sample of fractions, Gabriel will convert them to decimals and percent and create a visual representation with 80% accuracy in 3 of 5 trials as measured by student work samples/criterion assessments.
What does my math goal mean?
Your math goal is written to help you in your area of need. It means that you have a whole year to try to improve in a certain area of math.
When given a set of interest related word problems Johnny will calculate sales discounts, interest earned and tips (These are the types of math problems that need to practiced) with 80% (This means 80% of the problems should be answered correctly, such as 8 out of 10) accuracy in 3 of 5 trials (Trials simply means how many tries the student gets, such as 8 out of 10 correct on 2 out of 3 tests) as measured by student work samples.
How can I reach my math goal?
Practice is the best way to meet a math goal. Math is a subject that requires more practice than most other subjects. So extra practice is usually the best way to meet your math goal. You will practice your math goal in class. Also, there are websites that have videos, games and practice sheets to help students practice. A tutor after school is also a great way to get help practicing your IEP math goal.
Where can I get math help outside of school?
Here are some websites you can use when you are not in math class to get some extra practice.
AAA Math – AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice is available on each topic, which allows thorough mastery of the concepts. A wide range of lessons (Kindergarten through Eighth grade level) enables learning or review to occur at each individual’s current level.
Aplusmath – Aplusmath aims to help students improve their math skills interactively.
Basketball Math – Basketball Math Interactive is interactive application. Clicking on any of the questions in the Table of Contents will result in the presentation of a mathematics question and animation. If the question is answered correctly, the result will be a basketball shot animation; incorrect responses yield the correct answer.
Cool Math 4 Kids – Cool Math 4 Kids provides math games, fun math lessons, puzzles and brain benders, flash cards and more!
Illuminations – Illuminations is an NCTM Math Websites similar to the library of virtual manipulatives.
Math Fact Cafe – Math Fact Cafe provides parents and teachers the best generators for free math worksheets. This includes math worksheets, flashcards, time, and money problems.
Math Games for Kids – Online math interactive website.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives – National Library of Virtual Manipulatives. You can download a trial of the program or use the online interactive features without installing the program.
Talking Calculator – A calculator that talks!
WatchKnowLearn – WatchKnowLearn provides free educational videos delivered over the Internet across all content areas. The videos are found on the World Wide Web, cover all major educational topics from elementary to secondary schools (or age range 1 – 18), and are Kid Safe!
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