Unit 5: Numbers and Decimals
With just ten symbols, the digits 0-9, it is possible to express any value, large or small. Children refine their sense of the size of numbers and represented by numerals and develop estimation and computation skills. Unit 5 has three main areas of focus:
Unit 4: Multiplication and Division
In this unit, we will focus on the more commonly used strategies of multiplication and division-multiple of equal groups, equal sharing and equal grouping. We will extend on the children’s knowledge of multiplication and division facts and stories. In third grade, the children will continue to use arrays, mental math and paper-and-pencil algorithms. They will use calculators to solve multiplication problems involving 2-and 3-digit whole numbers. In addition, they will also be expected to demonstrate automaticity of multiplication facts up to 10x10. This would be a great time to make/purchase flashcards for at home practice!
Unit 3: Math-Linear Measures and Area
Children will develop their measurement sense by measuring lengths with both the U.S. customary system and the metric system. They will practice measuring length to the nearest inch, ½ inch and ¼ inch as well as in centimeters. The children will also learn the meaning of area, circumference and diameter.
The goals of this unit are:
Unit 2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
In this unit, we will heavily focus on addition and subtraction of whole numbers with a special emphasis on the basic facts and their extensions. They will also use manipulatives and models, algorithms and calculators to solve problems. You will hear your child talk about, Fact Families and What’s My Rule? Incorporating a host of math games will also be a integral part of learning the math facts.
Unit 1:Routines, Review, and Assessment
The first purpose of Unit 1 is to establish routines that children will use throughout the school year. The second purpose is to review and extend mathematical concepts that were developed in previous grades. In Unit 1, children will look for examples of numbers for the Numbers All Around Museum. Examples of numbers might include identification numbers, measures, money, telephone numbers, addresses, and codes. Children will also look at number patterns in a problem-solving setting by using number-grid puzzles and Frames-and-Arrows diagrams.
Throughout Unit 1, children will use numbers within the context of real-life situations. After reviewing place-value concepts, children will work with money and pretend to purchase items from a vending machine and a store. The emphasis on applying numbers to the real world is also reflected in the yearlong Length-of-Day Project, a weekly routine that involves collecting, recording, and graphing sunrise/sunset data.
- Unit Two: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
- Unit Three: Linear Measures and Area
- Unit Four: Multiplication and Division
- Unit Five: Place Value in Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Unit Six: Geometry
- Unit Seven: Multiplication and Division
- Unit Eight: Fractions
- Unit Nine: Multiplication and Division
- Unit Ten: Measurement and Data
With just ten symbols, the digits 0-9, it is possible to express any value, large or small. Children refine their sense of the size of numbers and represented by numerals and develop estimation and computation skills. Unit 5 has three main areas of focus:
- To extend previous lessons on the base-ten place-value system to whole numbers through millions and to decimals through thousandths,
- To apply these concepts to reading, writing, comparing and ordering whole numbers and decimals and
- To use whole numbers and decimals in real-life contexts.
Unit 4: Multiplication and Division
In this unit, we will focus on the more commonly used strategies of multiplication and division-multiple of equal groups, equal sharing and equal grouping. We will extend on the children’s knowledge of multiplication and division facts and stories. In third grade, the children will continue to use arrays, mental math and paper-and-pencil algorithms. They will use calculators to solve multiplication problems involving 2-and 3-digit whole numbers. In addition, they will also be expected to demonstrate automaticity of multiplication facts up to 10x10. This would be a great time to make/purchase flashcards for at home practice!
Unit 3: Math-Linear Measures and Area
Children will develop their measurement sense by measuring lengths with both the U.S. customary system and the metric system. They will practice measuring length to the nearest inch, ½ inch and ¼ inch as well as in centimeters. The children will also learn the meaning of area, circumference and diameter.
The goals of this unit are:
- To explore the need for standard units of measure
- To measure lengths using customary and metric units,
- To develop the concept of area, and
- To investigate the relationship between diameter and circumference.
Unit 2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
In this unit, we will heavily focus on addition and subtraction of whole numbers with a special emphasis on the basic facts and their extensions. They will also use manipulatives and models, algorithms and calculators to solve problems. You will hear your child talk about, Fact Families and What’s My Rule? Incorporating a host of math games will also be a integral part of learning the math facts.
Unit 1:Routines, Review, and Assessment
The first purpose of Unit 1 is to establish routines that children will use throughout the school year. The second purpose is to review and extend mathematical concepts that were developed in previous grades. In Unit 1, children will look for examples of numbers for the Numbers All Around Museum. Examples of numbers might include identification numbers, measures, money, telephone numbers, addresses, and codes. Children will also look at number patterns in a problem-solving setting by using number-grid puzzles and Frames-and-Arrows diagrams.
Throughout Unit 1, children will use numbers within the context of real-life situations. After reviewing place-value concepts, children will work with money and pretend to purchase items from a vending machine and a store. The emphasis on applying numbers to the real world is also reflected in the yearlong Length-of-Day Project, a weekly routine that involves collecting, recording, and graphing sunrise/sunset data.
- Unit Two: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
- Unit Three: Linear Measures and Area
- Unit Four: Multiplication and Division
- Unit Five: Place Value in Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Unit Six: Geometry
- Unit Seven: Multiplication and Division
- Unit Eight: Fractions
- Unit Nine: Multiplication and Division
- Unit Ten: Measurement and Data