Mathematics – Grade 3
Numeration/Operations
- Demonstrates
knowledge of addition facts using addends 0-10
- Demonstrates
knowledge of related subtraction facts
- Uses
basic facts to solve related problems
- Names
and writes whole numbers to hundred thousands
- Orders
and compares whole numbers to hundred thousands
- Adds
multi-digit numbers to thousands using algorithms
- Subtracts
multi-digit numbers to thousands using algorithms
- Uses
estimation to add/subtract
- Demonstrates
knowledge of multiplication facts using factors 0-10
- Demonstrates
awareness of related division facts
- Demonstrates
understanding of fractions as part of a whole (numerator and denominator)
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
- Able
to count in patterns (i.e. by 2s, 5s, 10s, 100s)
- Able
to identify and continue patterns in multiples of 10, 100, 1000 when given
a starting point.
- Uses
symbols +,-,<,>,= to compare mathematical relationships using whole
numbers
- Uses
symbols x,-,<,>,= to compare mathematical relationships using whole
numbers
Geometry
- Identifies
and names two-dimensional shapes
- Identifies
and names three-dimensional shapes
- Identifies
symmetric figures and draws lines of symmetry of two-dimensional shapes
- Identifies
and draws intersecting, parallel, and perpendicular lines
Measurement
- Measures
to the nearest ½ inch and centimeter
- Identify
U.S. customary and metric units of weight
- Estimates
and compares weight
- Calculates
area and perimeter of rectangles
- Determines
time to the nearest minute
- Computes
elapsed time
- Identifies
coin equivalencies and makes money exchanges
- Uses a
thermometer and the Farenheit temperature scale
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
- Reads
tables, graphs, and maps
- Uses
data in problem solving
- Collects,
summarizes and interprets data
(revised 11/15/07)
Reading/Language Arts – Grade 3
Language
- Determines
the meaning of vocabulary words using context clues/dictionary
- Recognizes
and identifies words as being made up of parts (roots, prefix, suffix)
Reading/Comprehension/Literature
- Uses
letter/sound knowledge to decode written English
- Reads
grade level text with fluency, accuracy, appropriate pacing, and
expression
- Locates
and summarizes the main idea and supporting details in various texts
- Identifies
speaker in a text
- Identifies
story elements (plot, characters, setting, theme, dialogue)
- Makes
judgments about elements from text and supports with evidence from text
(cause/effect, fact/opinion)
- Identifies
characteristics of various genres (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama)
Composition
- Uses
organizational tools to formulate ideas
- Uses
main ideas and details to create paragraphs
- Edits/revises
drafts of writing
- Composes
pieces that clearly communicate ideas for different purposes with
beginning, middle, and ending
Conventions
- Developing
cursive writing
- Identifies
and uses the 4 main parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb)
- Punctuates
accurately
- Capitalizes
accurately (beginning of sentence, proper nouns)
- Identifies,
uses, and correctly formats complete sentences
- Applies
letter/sound knowledge when spelling in everyday writing
(revised 5/15/07)
Social Studies - Grade 3
History and Geography
- Uses
cardinal directions and map skills to locate places on maps
- Explores
and compares historical and contemporary maps
New England and Massachusetts
- Identifies
New England states and regions in the United States
- Locates
cities, towns, and important physical landmarks in Massachusetts
- Discussed
key events of early American history
- Locates
Sutton on a map and identifies historical landmarks and sites
(revised 1/16/07)
Science – Grade 3
Earth and Space Science
- Identifies
physical properties of soil and how it is formed
- Explains
the Water Cycle
- Differentiates
between weather and climate
Life Science
- Identifies
structures of plants
- Demonstrates
knowledge of life cycle of plants
- Demonstrates
knowledge of photosynthesis
Physical Science
- Recognizes
and understands basic properties of magnets
- Understands
types of sounds and how they are produced
Technology/Engineering
- Identifies
basic tools and their uses
(revised 1/16/07)
Questions/Issues for
Discussion
- We will need time to develop grading
procedures/gradebooks to support at grade level
- Will need to decide how to grade
papers to be consistent with report card grading
- Will also need to organize material by
what we plan to cover each quarter (Relating to this, should we teach
science ½ the year and social studies the other ½?)
- We have questions on Open Court
spelling (possible expand dictation to include spelling pattern words in
addition to assessment page?)