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Third Grade Mathematics

Mathematics is indispensable for understanding our world. In addition to providing the tools of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and statistics, it offers a way of thinking about patterns and relationships of quantity and space and the connections among them. Mathematical reasoning allows us to devise and evaluate methods for solving problems, make and test conjectures about properties and relationships, and model the world around us.

Standards and Grade Level Expectations
Number Sense, Properties, and Operations 1 The whole number system describes place value relationships and forms the foundation for efficient algorithms
2 Parts of a whole can be modeled and represented in different ways
3 Multiplication and division are inverse operations and can be modeled in a variety of ways
Patterns, Functions, and Algebraic Structures 1 Expectations for this standard are integrated into the other standards at this grade level.
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability 1 Visual displays are used to describe data
Shape, Dimension, and Geometric Relationships 1 Geometric figures are described by their attributes
2 Linear and area measurement are fundamentally different and require different units of measure
3 Time and attributes of objects can be measured with appropriate tools

Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats

Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills 3rd Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.