MATHEMATICS

The Scott Foresman Mathematics text will focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, problem solving, geometry, measurement, and algebra. We will also be using the Exemplars program which creates an atmosphere that encourages students to think, to invent, to investigate, and to make connections. Students will build meaning for themselves through challenges, observations, questions, and experiences. Students will learn that different ways of thinking are acceptable.

WHAT THIRD GRADERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MATH

WHOLE NUMBERS

• Add/subtract whole numbers up to four digits.
• Multiply basic facts.
• Count by multiples.
• Multiply two and three digits with regrouping.
• Divide basic facts.
• Divide two and three digit numbers with remainders.

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FRACTIONS, DECIMALS & MONEY

• Concepts of parts and wholes.
• Write fractions for parts and wholes.
• Compare fractions using models.
• Add/subtract fractions with like denominators.
• Write decimals for 1/2 and 1/4.
• Compare fractions, decimals and money.
• Count money to $9.99.
• Compare money amounts.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide money amounts.

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MEASUREMENT

• Tell time to the half hour, quarter hour, and minute
• Estimate future time and past time
• Count by inches, feet, and miles
• Count by centimeters, decimeters, meters, and kilometers
• Know area, perimeter, length, and width
• Know volume, and cubic centimeters and inches

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STATISTICS & PROBABILITY

• Recognize, construct, and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, and circle graphs.
• Use appropriate problem solving skills for word problems.

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GEOMETRY

• Identify and know the difference between plane and solid figures.
• Identify line segments, acute angles, obtuse angles and right angles.
• Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

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ROUNDING & ESTIMATING

• Identify and know the difference between plane and solid figures.
• Identify line segments, acute angles, obtuse angles and right angles.
• Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

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CALCULATOR

• Use the calculator to perform basic operations for whole numbers.