Buder Elementary School

Third Grade Math

Number and Operations:

Multiplication and Division:

Students learn multiplication and division facts, understand the relationship between the two operations, and solve related word problems. They should be able to fluently multiply and divide within 100, potentially memorizing multiplication facts of two one-digit numbers.

Addition and Subtraction:

Students build fluency in adding and subtracting within 1,000, using various strategies and representations.

Fractions:

Students develop an understanding of fractions as parts of a whole, comparing fractions with like denominators, and representing them on a number line.

Measurement and Data:

Measurement:

Students measure and estimate lengths, masses, and liquid volumes using standard units. They also learn to tell time to the nearest minute on an analog clock and solve problems involving time.

Data Representation:

Students learn to create and interpret various types of graphs, including bar graphs, picture graphs, and line plots.

Geometry:

Shapes and Attributes: Students identify and classify shapes, understanding concepts like area and perimeter.

Problem Solving:

Word Problems:

Students apply their knowledge of the four operations to solve one-step and two-step word problems, including those involving multiplication and division comparisons.

Critical Thinking:

Students develop problem-solving strategies and learn to justify their thinking and critique the thinking of others.

Key Skills:

Fluency:

Students should be fluent in basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.

Place Value:

Understanding place value is crucial for addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

Mathematical Language:

Students learn to use precise mathematical language to explain their reasoning and solutions.