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Grade 3 Math Curriculum Framework
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
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Solve problems using multiplication by using numbers, arrays, drawings & symbols
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Solve problems using division by using numbers arrays, drawings & symbols
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Explain how multiplication and division are related (eg fact family)
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Solve missing factor problems
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Recall basic multiplication facts through 10
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Divide numbers by 1-10
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Solve two-step word problems using the four operations Identify arithmetic patterns
Numbers & Operations: Fractions
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Show a fraction is part of a whole using a picture
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Show a fraction on a number line by writing or drawing it
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Express and compare equivalent fractions using pictures or numbers
Numbers & Operations: Base Ten
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Round numbers to the nearest 10 or 100 without tools
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Add numbers within 1000 without tools
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Subtract numbers within 1000 without tools
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Multiply single digit numbers by multiples of ten
Measurement & Data
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Tell and write time to the nearest minute and solve related word problems
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Measure and estimate volumes and masses of objects using grams, kilograms, and liters
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Solve volume and mass related word problems
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Create a picture graph or bar graph when given data
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Solve one-step and two-step problems using data and graphs
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Measure to the nearest ¼ and ½ inch
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Measure area for squares and rectangles
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Solve word problems related to perimeter
Geometry
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Draw 2-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, rhombuses)
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List the differences between quadrilaterals and non-quadrilaterals
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Break shapes into equal size parts and use fractions to describe the parts of the whole
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Grade 3 Literacy Curriculum Framework
Literature
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Make connections to the text (text to text, text to self, text to world)
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Summarize the text Visualize while I read
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Make predictions while I read
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Ask questions to check for understanding
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Make inferences while reading the text
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Compare and contrast characters, settings, or events
Informational Text
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Make connections to the text (text to text, text to self, text to world)
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Summarize the text
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Visualize while I read
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Make predictions while I read
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Ask questions to check for understanding
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Make inferences while reading the text
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Use what I know and give examples from the text to support an inference
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Explain what happened, when it happened, and why
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Use text features (graphs, captions, charts, pictures and headings)
Foundational Skills
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Decode multi-syllable words
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Read irregularly spelled words
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Use prefixes, suffixes, roots and bases while I read
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Read with expression
Speaking & Listening
Writing
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Write an opinion essay with an introduction, supporting reasons and a concluding statement
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Write a narrative essay about real or imagined experiences using descriptive details, a clear sequence of events and dialogue
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Write an informational essay that includes an introduction, facts that develop the topic, linking words and a conclusion with minimal support from the teacher
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Plan, revise and edit my writing
Language
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Can identify and use simple, compound and complex sentences
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Spells words correctly using resources
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Correctly capitalizes and punctuates sentences
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Uses commas correctly in addresses and with quotation marks in dialogue
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Determines the meaning of unknown words using multiple strategies including affixes, root words and context clues
Grade 3 Curriculum Resources
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McGraw-Hill: My Math curriculum books and on-line
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Third Grade Supplemental Fraction Book
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Pearson: Good Habits, Great Readers leveled readers
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Scholastic: StoryWorks Jr.
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No Excuse Words chart
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Guided Reading Library of leveled student texts
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Online Resources:
Shurley English and Grammar
IXL Language Arts
IXL Math
Xtra Math
Readworks.org
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Grade 3 Instructional Practices
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Daily 5/CAFE literacy framework (Shared, guided, one-on-one)
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Use of Leveled books matched to readers
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Technology: class projector and student Chromebooks
Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids Going Into Fourth Grade
Fiction
- Brother Eagle, Sister Sky, A Message from Chief Seattle by Susan Jeffers
- The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco
- Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater
- Poppy by Avi
- Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
- How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
Series Books
- I Survived (series) by Lauren Tarshis
- Origami Yoda (series) by Tom Angleberger
- Judy Moody (series) by Megan McDonald
- Geronimo Stilton (series) by Geronimo Stilton
- A Baseball Card Adventure (series) by Dan Gutman
- Matt Christopher (sports series) by Matthew Christopher
Nonfiction
- Who Would Win (series) by Jerry Pallotta
- Scholastic True or False (series) by Melvin and Gilda Berger
- Scholastic Who Was____? (biography series) by various authors
- Any other nonfiction books at your child’s level are great for summer reading
Grade 3 Online Resources for Parents and Students