Math
For third grade math, we use the EnVisions math program. It was written specifically to address Common Core State Standards (CCSS). To learn more about the CCSS, click here. http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/3/introduction/
This program is based on critical foundational research and proven classroom results. It helps students develop conceptual understanding of math concepts through problem based interactive learning.
Focus Topics
Our focus topics are the following:
This program is based on critical foundational research and proven classroom results. It helps students develop conceptual understanding of math concepts through problem based interactive learning.
Focus Topics
Our focus topics are the following:
- Numeration
- Number Sense: Addition and Subtraction
- Using Place Value to Add and Subtract
- Meanings of Multiplication
- Multiplication Facts: Use Patterns
- Multiplication Facts: Use Known Facts
- Meanings of Division
- Division Facts
- Understanding Fractions
- Fraction Comparison and Equivalence
- Two-Dimensional Shapes and Their Attributes
- Time
- Perimeter
- Area
- Liquid Volume and Mass
- Data
Math Practices
Math practices are ways people think about and do math. The more third graders learn about these practices, the better third graders will become at math.
- Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
- Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
- Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
- Model with math.
- Use appropriate tools.
- Attend to precision.
- Look for and make use of structure.
- Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Reading
Third grade uses the McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading program. In this series, third graders read a variety of fiction and non-fiction genres. This program focuses on the following reading comprehension skills:
- Story Elements
- Sequencing
- Cause and Effect
- Theme
- Topic, Main Idea, Supporting Details
- Fact and Opinion
- Point of View
- Ask and Answer Questions
- Compare and Contrast
- Summarize
- Make Predications
Spelling
Third grade spelling words are a part of the McGraw-Hill program. We teach spelling words in patterns. Knowledge of spelling patterns helps kids to read. Coming soon we will have a link to Spelling City to practice our word lists.
Writing
We use the Lucy Calkins writing program. Third graders' three major units of study are narrative, expository, and persuasive. According to Lucy Calkins, many third graders are writing on full-sized notebook paper, allowing them to write longer and more fully. The first unit extends personal narrative writing, with a growing emphasis on drafting and revising. Unit 2 helps students synthesize and organize information for chapter books. In Unit 3, kids write persuasive pieces about meaningful causes.