ESSENTIAL ELEMENT, LINKAGE LEVELS, AND MINI-MAP
MATH: 3RD GRADE
M.EE.3.NBT.3
Grade-Level
Standard
M.3.NBT.3 Multiply
one-digit whole
numbers by
multiples of 10 in the
range 10-90 (e.g., 9 x
80, 5 x 60) using
strategies based on
place value and
properties of
operations
DLM Essential
Element
M.EE.3.NBT.3
Count by tens
using models
such as objects,
base ten blocks,
or money
Linkage Levels
Initial Precursor:
• Recognize before
• Recognize after
Distal Precursor:
• Explain number sequence pattern
Proximal Precursor:
• Rote count to 30
• Count to 30
Target:
• Skip count by 10s
Successor:
• Skip count by 10s starting at a multiple of 10
• Count with dimes
• Count with 10 dollar bills
• Explain repeated addition
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Key to map codes in upper right corner of node boxes:
IP
Initial Precursor
SP
Supporting
PP
Proximal Precursor
UN
Untested
DP
T
Distal Precursor
Target
M.EE.3.NBT.3
S
Successor
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