3 Grade Math Unit Guide - Jackson County School District

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Math Unit Guide
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Jackson County School District
Year At A Glance
3rd Grade Math
Unit 1
Developing strategies for addition and subtraction
20 Days
Unit 2
Exploring equal groups as a foundation for multiplication and division
10 Days
Unit 3
Developing conceptual understanding of area
10 Days
Unit 4
Understanding unit fractions
10 Days
Unit 5
Using fractions in measurement and data
10 Days
Unit 6
Solving addition and subtraction problems involving measurement
10 Days
Unit 7
Understanding the relationship between multiplication and division
10 Days
Unit 8
Investigating patterns in number and operations
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Unit 9
Developing strategies for multiplication and division
10 Days
Unit 10
Understanding equivalent fractions
10 Days
Unit 11
Comparing fractions
10 Days
Unit 12
Solving problems involving area
10 Days
Unit 13
Solving problems involving shapes
10 Days
Unit 14
Using multiplication and division to solve measurement problems
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Unit 15
Demonstrating computational fluency in problem solving
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3rd Grade Math Sequenced Units for the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Grade 3 In the years prior to Grade 3 students gained an understanding of number and used strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction to add and subtract within 1000. They worked with standard units of measure for length and described attributes of shapes. Two major emphases of the Grade 3 year are the operations of multiplication and division and the concept of fractions. These concepts are introduced early in the year in order to build a foundation for students to revisit and extend their conceptual understanding with respect to these concepts as the year progresses. By the end of the year, students recall all products of two single-­‐digit numbers. Third grade students develop understanding of fractions as numbers, and compare and reason about fraction sizes. This work with fractions is a cornerstone for developing reasoning skills and conceptual understanding of fraction size and fractions as part of the number system throughout this year and their future work with fractions and ratios. To continue the study of geometry, students describe and analyze shapes by their sides, angles, and definitions. In the final unit in this sequence of units, students generalize and apply strategies for computational fluency. This document reflects our current thinking related to the intent of the Common Core State Standards for M athematics (CCSSM) and assumes 160 days for instruction, divided among 15 units. The number of days suggested for each unit assumes 45-­‐minute class periods and is included to convey how instructional time should be balanced across the year. The units are sequenced in a way that we believe best develops and connects the mathematical content described in the CCSSM; however, the order of the standards included in any unit does not imply a sequence of content within that unit. Some standards may be revisited several times during the course; others may be only partially addressed in different units, depending on the focus of the unit. Strikethroughs in the text of the standards are used in some cases in an attempt to convey that focus, and comments are included throughout the document to clarify and provide additional background for each unit. Throughout Grade 3, students should continue to develop proficiency with the Common Core's eight Standards for Mathematical Practice: 1.
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Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. These practices should become the natural way in which students come to understand and do mathematics. While, depending on the content to be understood or on the problem to be solved, any practice might be brought to bear, some practices may prove more useful than others. Opportunities for highlighting certain practices are indicated in different units in this document, but this highlighting should not be interpreted to mean that other practices should be neglected in those units. When using this document to help in planning your district's instructional program, you will also need to refer to the CCSSM document, relevant progressions documents for the CCSSM, and the appropriate assessment consortium framework. Grade 3
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Unit 1: Developing strategies for addition and subtraction. Suggested number of days: 20 Learning Targets Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources Unit Overview: In Grade 2 students used addition and subtraction within 1000 using concrete objects and strategies. In this unit students increase the sophistication of computation strategies for addition and subtraction that will be finalized by the end of the year. This unit introduces the concept of rounding, which provides students with another strategy to judge the reasonableness of their answers in addition and subtraction situations. Perimeter provides a context in which students can practice both rounding and addition and subtraction (e.g. estimating the perimeter of a polygon). Videos Common Core State Standards for www.khanacademy.org Mathematical Content
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Measurement and Data -­‐ 3.MD D. Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish between linear and area measures. 8. Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting
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and different perimeters. Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice 6. Attend to precision. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. 3.NBT.2.6 Explain and demonstrate the process of regrouping. 3.NBT.2.7 Fluently add two 2-­‐digit numbers. (horizontal and vertical set up) 3.NBT.2.8 Fluently add two 3-­‐digit numbers. (horizontal and vertical set up) 3.NBT.2.9 Fluently subtract two 2-­‐digit numbers with and without regrouping. (horizontal and vertical set up) 3.NBT.2.10 Fluently subtract two 3-­‐digit numbers with and without regrouping. (horizontal and vertical set up) 3.MD.8.1 Calculate the length of the sides when given the perimeter of an object. 3.MD.8.2 Calculate the perimeter of a polygon when given the side lengths. 3.MD.8.3 Solve mathematical problems involving rectangles with equal area and different perimeter. 3.MD.8.4 Solve mathematical problems involving rectangles with equal perimeter and different area. 3.MD.8.7 Distinguish between the area and the perimeter. 3.MD.8.8 Relate perimeter and area to the real world. 3.MD.D.8 is the first time perimeter appears in the CCSS-­‐
M. Students are not expected to use formulas until Grade 4 (4.MD.A.3). 3.MD.D.8 will be addressed in full in unit 13 after students have been introduced to and worked with the concept of area. Students use precise language to make sense of their solution in the context of a problem and the magnitude of the numbers (MP.6). Students also generalize algorithms and strategies and look for shortcuts (MP.5). urriculum-­‐math-­‐grade-­‐three http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/common-­‐core-­‐
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Addend Area Attribute Benchmark number Compare Decomposing Estimation strategies Expanded form Inverse operations Linear Measurement Nonstandard Units Overlap Perimeter Place value Plane figures Polygon Rounding Standard form Side length Unknown quantity Variable Whole numbers Essential Questions
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Why is the use of estimation and/or rounding important in determining if your answer is reasonable? How can you solve a three-­‐digit plus a two-­‐ digit addition problem in two different ways? What number patterns do you notice in the addition table? Why do these patterns make mathematical sense? Given a one-­‐step word problem, what equation could represent it? How do you find the perimeter of a polygon? How is finding area different from finding perimeter? •
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Observation – Walking around classroom and observe for understanding. Anecdotal records, conferences, checklists. 3-­‐2-­‐1 – 3 things you found out, 2 interesting things and 1 question you still have. Exit Cards -­‐ Exit cards are written student responses to questions posed at the end of a class or learning activity or at the end of a day. Student Data Notebooks -­‐ A tool for students to track their learning: Where am I going? Where am I now? How will I get there? Unit 2: Exploring equal groups as a foundation for multiplication and division. Suggested number of days: 10 Learning Targets Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources Unit Overview: In Grade 2 students have added groups of objects by skip-­‐counting and using repeated addition (2.0A.C.4). In this unit, students connect these concepts to multiplication and division by interpreting and representing products and quotients. Students begin developing these concepts by working with numbers with which they are more familiar, such as 2s, 5s, and 10s, in addition to numbers that are easily skip counted, such as 3s and 4s. Since multiplication is a critical area for Grade 3, students will build on these concepts throughout the year, working towards fluency by the end of the year. Videos Common Core State Standards for http://www.youtube.com/watch
Mathematical Content ?v=llnio99_YU8 (3.OA.1) 0perations and Algebraic Thinking -­‐ 3.0A 3.OA.1.1 Represent a situation in which a number of www.khanacademy.org In 3.0A.A.1 situations with A. Represent and solve problems involving groups can be expressed using multiplication. (MS) www.teachingchannel.org discreet objects should be multiplication and division. 3.OA.1.2 Identify a situation in which a number of www.youtube.com explored first when developing a 1. Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., groups can be expressed using multiplication. (MS) conceptual understanding of interpret 5 x 7 as the total number of objects in 5 3.OA.1.3 Draw an array. (MS) Math Fact Fluency Practice multiplication, followed by groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a 3.OA.1.4 Explain an array. (MS) www.mathwire.com measurement examples involving context in which a total number of objects can be 3.OA.1.5 Find the product using objects in groups. www.oswego.org/ocsd-­‐
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quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. 3.OA.2.3 Partition a whole number into equal parts using measurement quantities. 3.OA.2.4 Identify each number in a division expression as a quotient, divisor, and/or dividend. (MS) 3.OA.2.5 Describe a situation in which a number of groups can be expressed using division. (MS) 3.OA.2.6 Identify a situation in which a number of groups can be expressed using division. (MS) 3.OA.3.1 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve equal groups and arrays using drawings. (MS) 3.OA.3.2 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve area and other measurement quantities other than area using drawings. 3.OA.3.3 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve equal groups and arrays using equations. 3.OA.3.4 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve area and other measurement quantities other than area using equations. 3.OA.3.5 Explain that an unknown number is represented with a symbol/variable. 3.OA.3.6 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve equal groups and arrays using drawings. (MS) 3.OA.3.7 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve area and other measurement quantities other than area using drawings. 3.OA.3.8 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve equal groups and arrays using equations. (MS) 3.OA.3.9 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) extend the range of numbers with which they compute. 3.0A.A.3 will be readdressed in unit 7 and finalized in unit 14 to include measurement quantities in order to provide students multiple opportunities to develop and practice these concepts. www.tucerton.k12.nj.us/tes_curri
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100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 = 40, one knows 40 x 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-­‐digit numbers. Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 4. Model with mathematics. to solve word problems that involve area and other measurement quantities other than area using equations. 3.OA.3.10 Divide an area by side length to find the unknown side length 3.OA.7.1 Fluently (accurately and quickly) divide with a dividend up to 100. 3.OA.7.2 Fluently (accurately and quickly) multiply numbers 0-­‐10. 3.OA.7.3 Memorize and recall my multiples from 0-­‐9. 3.OA.7.4 Recognize the relationship between multiplication and division. 3.0A.C.7 will be readdressed in unit 7 and unit 15 in order to provide students the opportunity to develop computational strategies as they extend the range of numbers with which they compute. Students use concrete objects or pictures to help conceptualize and solve problems (MP.1). They use arrays and other representations to model multiplication and division (MP.4) and contextualize given expressions (MP.2). Vocabulary
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How can you use number patterns and/or models to solve multiplication problems? How is multiplication like addition? What is the advantage of using multiplication? What happens when you multiply any number by 1? By zero? How is multiplying by 1 or zero the same or different than adding by 1 or zero? What is an array? Can you use an array to show multiplication? How can you find the total number of objects in equal groups? How can you use multiplication to compare? How do you write a good mathematical explanation? Formative Assessment Strategies •
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Take and Pass -­‐ Cooperative group activity used to share or collect information from each member of the group; students write a response, then pass to the right, add their response to next paper, continue until they get their paper back, then group debriefs. Slap It -­‐ Students are divided into two teams to identify correct answers to questions given by the teacher. Students use a fly swatter to slap the correct response posted on the wall. Numbered Heads Together -­‐ Students sit in groups and each group member is given a number. The teacher poses a problem and all four students discuss. The teacher calls a number and that student is responsible for sharing for the group. Circle, Triangle, Square -­‐ Something that is still going around in your head (Triangle) Something pointed that stood out in your mind (Square) Something that “Squared” or agreed with your thinking. Unit 3: Developing conceptual understanding of area. Suggested number of days: 10 Learning Targets Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources Unit Overview: This unit provides ample time, and should include multiple experiences, for students to explore the connections among counting tiles, skip counting the number of tiles in rows or columns, and multiplying the side lengths of a rectangle to determine area. Students' understanding of these connections is critical content at this grade, and must occur early in the school year, thereby allowing time for understanding and fluency to develop across future units. Videos Common Core State Standards for Mathematical www.khanacademy.org Content www.teachingchannel.org 0perations and Algebraic Thinking -­‐ 3.0A 3.OA.5.1 Apply the properties to multiply 2 or more www.youtube.com 3.0A.B.5 will be readdressed in unit B. Understand properties of multiplication and the factors using different strategies. 9 with a focus on the distributive relationship between multiplication and division. 3.OA.5.2 Decompose an expression to represent the Math Fact Fluency Practice property and in unit 12 with a focus 5. Apply properties of operations as strategies to distributive property. www.mathwire.com on the associative property. 2 multiply and divide. Examples: If 6 x 4 = 24 is 3.OA.5.3 Justify the correctness of a problem based www.oswego.org/ocsd-­‐
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C. Geometric measurement: understand concepts h/search.html of area and relate area to multiplication and to addition. 5. Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures 3.MD.5a.1 Identify what a unit square is and know it can be used to measure area of a figure. and understand concepts of area measurement. a. A square with side length 1 unit, called "a unit square," is said to have "one square unit" of area, and can be used to measure area. 3.MD.5b.1 Relate the area to real world objects. b. A plane figure which can be covered 3.MD.5b.2 Recognize area as an attribute of plane without gaps or overlaps by n unit figures with a visual model. squares is said to have an area of n 3.MD.5b.3 Explain area as an attribute of plane square units. figures. 3.MD.6.1 Determine the area of an object by 6. Measure areas by counting unit squares counting the unit squares in cm, m, in., ft., and (square cm, square m, square in, square ft, other units. and improvised units). 3.MD.6.2 Connect counting squares to multiplication when finding area. 7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication 3.MD.7a.1 Use tiles to show the area of an rectangle. and addition. 3.MD.7a.2 Multiply (b x h) or (l x w) to determine the a. Find the area of a rectangle with whole-­‐
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Flag It – Students use “flags” (sticky notes) to flag important information presented in class or while working problems. Triangular Prism (Red, Yellow, Green) -­‐ Students give feedback to teacher by displaying the color that corresponds to their level of understanding. Word Sort -­‐ Given a set of vocabulary terms, students sort in to given categories or create their own categories for sorting. Cubing -­‐ Display 6 questions from the lesson Have students in groups of 4. Each group has 1 die. Each student rolls the die and answers the question with the corresponding number. If a number is rolled more than once the student may elaborate on the previous response or roll again. Unit 4: Understanding unit fractions Suggested number of days: 10 Learning Targets Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources Unit Overview: In previous grades students have had experience partitioning shapes into fair shares (1.G.A.3 and 2.G.A.3), using words to describe the quantity. In this unit students extend this understanding to partition shapes and number lines, representing these fair shares using fraction notation. Similar to how students view 1 as the building block of whole numbers, students learn to view unit fractions as building blocks-­‐understanding that every fraction is a combination of unit fractions. Videos Common Core State Standards for www.khanacademy.org Mathematical Content www.teachingchannel.org Geometry -­‐ 3.G www.youtube.com A. Reason with shapes and their attributes. 3.G.2.1 Recognize that shapes can be divided into 2. Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. equal parts. Math Fact Fluency Practice Express the area of each part as a unit 3.G.2.2 Separate a given object into equal parts. www.mathwire.com fraction of the whole. For example, partition 3.G.2.3 Describe the area of each part as a fractional www.oswego.org/ocsd-­‐
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3.OA.3.5 Explain that an unknown number is represented with a symbol/variable. 3.OA.3.6 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve equal groups and arrays using drawings. (MS) 3.OA.3.7 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve area and other measurement quantities other than area using drawings. 3.OA.3.8 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve equal groups and arrays using equations. (MS) 3.OA.3.9 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to solve word problems that involve area and other measurement quantities other than area using equations. 3.OA.3.10 Divide an area by side length to find the unknown side length. B. Understand properties of multiplication and the 3.OA.6.1 Interpret division as an unknown factor relationship between multiplication and division. problem using the fact families. 6. Understand division as an unknown-­‐factor 3.OA.6.2 Interpret division as an unknown factor problem. For example, find 32 ÷ 8 by problem using a bar model. finding the number that makes 32 when 3.OA.6.3 Interpret division as an unknown factor multiplied by 8. problem using a number line. 3.OA.6.4 Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using arrays. 3.OA.6.5 Justify the correctness of a problem based on the understanding of division as an unknown factor problem. C. Multiply and divide within 100. 3.OA.7.1 Fluently (accurately and quickly) divide with 7. Fluently multiply and divide within a dividend up to 100. 100, using strategies such as the 3.OA.7.2 Fluently (accurately and quickly) multiply relationship between multiplication numbers 0-­‐10. 3.OA.7.3 Memorize and recall my multiples from 0-­‐9. and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 = 3.OA.7.4 Recognize the relationship between 40, one knows 40 x 5 = 8) or properties multiplication and division. of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two h/search.html www.tucerton.k12.nj.us/tes_curri
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One Sentence Summary -­‐ Students are asked to write a summary sentence that answers the “who, what where, when, why, how” questions about the topic. Summary Frames -­‐ Description: A ___________ is a kind of____________ that ... Compare/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect. One Word Summary -­‐ Select (or invent) one word which best summarizes a topic. Think/Pair/Share and Turn to your partner -­‐ Teacher gives direction to students. Students formulate individual response, and then turn to a partner to share their answers. Teacher calls on several random pairs to share their answers with the class. Unit 9: Developing strategies for multiplication and division Suggested number of days: 10 Learning Targets Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources Unit Overview: The focus for this unit is developing a conceptual understanding of decomposing multiplication problems through the use of the distributive property and the concept of area. Students are not required to use the properties explicitly, but are encouraged to discuss this concept and use area diagrams to support their reasoning. Videos Common Core State Standards for www.khanacademy.org Mathematical Content www.teachingchannel.org 0perations and Algebraic Thinking -­‐ 3.0A 3.OA.5.1 Apply the properties to multiply 2 or more www.youtube.com 3.0A.B.5 will be revisited in unit 12 B. Understand properties of multiplication and the factors using different strategies. to address the associative property relationship between multiplication and division. 3.OA.5.2 Decompose an expression to represent the Math Fact Fluency Practice of multiplication. 5. Apply properties of operations as strategies to distributive property. www.mathwire.com 2 multiply and divide. Examples: If 6 x 4 = 24 is 3.OA.5.3 Justify the correctness of a problem based www.oswego.org/ocsd-­‐
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of area and relate area to multiplication and to h/search.html addition. 7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition. c. Use tiling to show in a concrete case that the area of a rectangle with whole-­‐number side lengths a and b + c is the sum of a x b and a x c. Use area models to represent the distributive property in mathematical reasoning. d. Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into non-­‐ overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-­‐overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real world problems. Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. 3.MD.7c.1 Use tiling to explain the understanding of the distributive property in area problems. 3.MD.7d.1 Explain that a rectilinear figure is composed of smaller rectangles. 3.MD.7d.2 Model and separate a rectilinear figure into 2 different rectangles. 3.MD.7d.3 Determine the area of a figure by separating the figure into smaller rectangles and adding the area of each rectangle together. 3.MD.7d.4 Solve real world problems involving area of irregular shapes. Students use area diagrams and tiling (MP.5) to model the distributive property and generalize this experience to calculations (MP.7, MP.8). www.tucerton.k12.nj.us/tes_curri
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fractions refer to the same whole. Record the ols.org/Content/Math_Fact_Flue
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Fill In Your Thoughts -­‐ Written check for understanding strategy where students fill the blank. (Another term for rate of change is ____ or ____.) Circle, Triangle, Square -­‐ Something that is still going around in your head (Triangle) Something pointed that stood out in your mind (Square) Something that “Squared” or agreed with your thinking. ABCD Whisper -­‐ Students should get in groups of four where one student is A, the next is B, etc. Each student will be asked to reflect on a concept and draw a visual of his/her interpretation. Then they will share their answer with each other in a zigzag pattern within their group. Onion Ring -­‐ Students form an inner and outer circle facing a partner. The teacher asks a question and the students are given time to respond to their partner. Next, the inner circle rotates one person to the left. The teacher asks another question and the cycle repeats itself. Unit 12: Solving problems involving area Suggested number of days: 10 Learning Targets Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources Unit Overview: The focus of this unit is to use area as a context to further develop multiplicative thinking. In this work, students bridge between concrete and abstract thinking, and use strategies to solve problems. This includes solving problems involving rectangular areas by multiplying side lengths and solving for an unknown number in related multiplication and division equations. Videos Common Core State Standards for www.khanacademy.org Mathematical Content www.teachingchannel.org 0perations and Algebraic Thinking -­‐ 3.0A 3.OA.4.1 Determine the unknown number to make a www.youtube.com A. Represent and solve problems involving division equation true with both factors that are ≤ multiplication and division. 5. (MS) Math Fact Fluency Practice 4. Determine the unknown whole number in a 3.OA.4.2 Determine the unknown number to make a www.mathwire.com multiplication or division equation relating division equation true with one of the factors is ≤ 5. www.oswego.org/ocsd-­‐
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introduced in Grade 4. Videos www.khanacademy.org www.teachingchannel.org www.youtube.com Math Fact Fluency Practice www.mathwire.com www.oswego.org/ocsd-­‐
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h/search.html Measurement and Data -­‐ 3.MD A. Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects. 2. Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of 6 grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). Add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-­‐step word problems involving masses or volumes that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to represent the 7
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container. Excludes multiplicative comparison problems (problems involving notions of "times as much"; see Glossary, Table 2). 3.OA.3.10 Divide an area by side length to find the unknown side length. 3.MD.2.1 Measure liquid volume in metric units (liters). 3.MD.2.2 Measure mass in metric units (kilograms, grams). 3.MD.2.3 Estimate liquid volume using metric units (liters). 3.MD.2.4 Estimate mass in metric units (kilograms, grams). 3.MD.2.5 Use the appropriate unit to measure the mass of objects. 3.MD.2.6 Use the appropriate unit to measure the liquid volume of objects. 3.MD.2.7 Use the four basic operations to solve one step word problems with mass. 3.MD.2.8 Use the four basic operations to solve one step word problems with liquid volume. 3.MD.2.9 Use the four basic operations to solve two step word problems with mass. 3.MD.2.10 Use the four basic operations to solve two step word problems with liquid volume. Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. Vocabulary
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How can you find the total number of objects in equal groups? What are arrays, and how do they show multiplication? How can you use multiplication to compare? How can you write a story to describe a multiplication fact? How do you write a good mathematical explanation? How do you measure an object in inches? How do you measure to a fraction of an inch? •
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strategies including rounding. 3.OA.8.4 Represent a word problem with an https://learnzillion.com/ 3
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perform operations in the conventional order 3.OA.8.6 Use mental math to estimate the answer et/Third+Grade when there are no parentheses to specify a of a single step word problem. (MS) particular order (Order of Operations). 3.OA.8.7 Use mental math to estimate the answer www.dpi.state.nc.us of a two-­‐step word problem. 3.OA.8.8 Justify my answers using mental math and http://harcourtschool.com/searc
estimation. (MS) h/search.html Number and Operations in Base Ten -­‐ 3.NBT A. Use place value understanding and properties 4
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3.NBT.2.1 Identify and apply the properties of addition to solve problems. 3.NBT.2.2 Identify and apply the properties of subtraction to solve problems. 3.NBT.2.3 Check a subtraction problem using addition. 3.NBT.2.4 Check an addition problem using subtraction. 3.NBT.2.5 Correctly align digits according to place value, in order to add or subtract. 3.NBT.2.6 Explain and demonstrate the process of regrouping. 3.NBT.2.7 Fluently add two 2-­‐digit numbers. (horizontal and vertical set up) 3.NBT.2.8 Fluently add two 3-­‐digit numbers. (horizontal and vertical set up) 3.NBT.2.9 Fluently subtract two 2-­‐digit numbers with and without regrouping. (horizontal and vertical set up) 3.NBT.2.10 Fluently subtract two 3-­‐digit numbers with and without regrouping. (horizontal and vertical set up) Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Vocabulary
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What clue words help you identify which operation to use to solve word problems? Why is the use of estimation and/or rounding important in determining if your answer is reasonable? How can you solve a three-­‐digit plus a two-­‐ digit addition problem in two different ways? What number patterns do you notice in the addition table? Why do these patterns make mathematical sense? • • • • • • • • • • • • • Improvised Units Inverse operations Line Plot Measurement Mental Computation Place Value Scale Scaled bar graph Scaled picture graph Unknown quantity Variable Whole Numbers Word form •
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CRITICAL AREA OF FOCUS #1
Developing understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and
division within 100
Students develop an understanding of the meanings of multiplication and division of whole numbers through activities
and problems involving equal-sized groups, arrays, and area models; multiplication is finding an unknown product, and
division is finding an unknown factor in these situations. For equal-sized group situations, division can require finding the
unknown number of groups or the unknown group size. Students use properties of operations to calculate products of
whole numbers, using increasingly sophisticated strategies based on these properties to solve multiplication and division
problems involving single-digit factors. By comparing a variety of solution strategies, students learn the relationship
between multiplication and division.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
3.OA
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
1. Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7
objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 ×
7.
2. Interpret whole-number quotients of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the number of objects
in each share when 56 objects are partitioned equally into 8 shares, or as a number of shares when 56
objects are partitioned into equal shares of 8 objects each. For example, describe a context in which
a number of shares or a number of groups can be expressed as 56 ÷
8.
3. Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups,
arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the
unknown number to represent the problem.
4. Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers.
For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations 8 ×? =
48, 5 =
÷ 3, 6 × 6 = ?.
Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
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Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide. Examples: If 6 × 4 = 24 is known,
then 4 × 6 = 24 is also known. (Commutative property of multiplication.) 3 × 5 × 2 can be found by 3 × 5
= 15, then 15 × 2 = 30, or by 5 × 2 = 10, then 3 × 10 = 30. (Associative property of multiplication.)
Knowing that 8 × 5 = 40 and 8 × 2 = 16, one can find 8 × 7 as 8 × (5 + 2) = (8 × 5) + (8 × 2) = 40 + 16 = 56.
(Distributive property.)
Understand division as an unknown-factor problem. For example, find 32 ÷ 8 by finding the number
that makes 32 when multiplied by 8.
Multiply and divide within 100.
7. Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and
division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of
Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in
arithmetic.
8. Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a
letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation
and estimation strategies including rounding.
9. Identify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table), and explain
them using properties of operations. For example, observe that 4 times a number is always even, and
explain why 4 times a number can be decomposed into two equal addends.
Key:
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Number and Operations in Base Ten
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Measurement and Data
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Geometric measurement: understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication
and to addition.
7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition.
a. Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it, and show that the
area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths.
b. Multiply side lengths to find areas of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in the context
of solving real world and mathematical problems, and represent whole-number products as
rectangular areas in mathematical reasoning.
c. Use tiling to show in a concrete case that the area of a rectangle with whole-number side
lengths a and b + c is the sum of a × b and a × c. Use area models to represent the
distributive property in mathematical reasoning.
d. Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into nonoverlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this
technique to solve real world problems.
Key:
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Additional Clusters
THIRD GRADE CRITICAL AREAS OF FOCUS
CRITICAL AREA OF F OCUS #2
Developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator
1)
Students develop an understanding of fractions, beginning with unit fractions. Students view fractions in
general as being built out of unit fractions, and they use fractions along with visual fraction models to
represent parts of a whole. Students understand that the size of a fractional part is relative to the size of
the whole. For example, 1/2 of the paint in a small bucket could be less paint than 1/3 of the paint in a
larger bucket, but 1/3 of a ribbon is longer than 1/5 of the same ribbon because when the ribbon is
divided into 3 equal parts, the parts are longer than when the ribbon is divided into 5 equal parts.
Students are able to use fractions to represent numbers equal to, less than, and greater than one. They
solve problems that involve comparing fractions by using visual fraction models and strategies based on
noticing equal numerators or denominators.
Number and Operations—Fractions
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Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
1. Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal
parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
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Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line
diagram.
a. Represent a fraction 1/ b on a number line diagram by defining the interval from 0 to 1 as the
whole and partitioning it into b equal parts. Recognize that each part has size 1/b and that the
endpoint of the part based at 0 locates the number 1/b on the number line.
b. Represent a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0.
Recognize that the resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the number a/b
on the number line.
3. Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their
size.
a. Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point
on a number line.
b. Recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4, 4/6 = 2/3. Explain why the
fractions are equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
c. Express whole numbers as fractions, and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole
numbers. Examples: Express 3 in the form 3 = 3/1; recognize that 6/1 = 6; locate 4/4 and 1 at
the same point of a number line diagram.
d. Compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning
about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to
the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify
the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
Measurement and Data
3.MD
Represent and interpret data.
4. Generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths
of an inch. Show the data by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in
appropriate units—whole numbers, halves, or quarters.
Key:
Major Clusters;
Supporting Clusters;
Additional Clusters
THIRD GRADE CRITICAL AREAS OF FOCUS
CRITICAL AREA OF F OCUS #3
Developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area
Students recognize area as an attribute of two-dimensional regions. They measure the area of a shape
by finding the total number of same-size units of area required to cover the shape without gaps or
overlaps, a square with sides of unit length being the standard unit for measuring area. Students
understand that rectangular arrays can be decomposed into identical rows or into identical columns. By
decomposing rectangles into rectangular arrays of squares, students connect area to multiplication, and
justify using multiplication to determine the area of a rectangle.
Measurement and Data
3.MD
Geometric measurement: understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and to
addition.
5. Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.
a. A square with side length 1 unit, called “a unit square,” is said to have “one square unit” of
area, and can be used to measure area.
b. A plane figure which can be covered without gaps or overlaps by n unit squares is said to
have an area of n square units.
6. Measure areas by counting unit squares (square cm, square m, square in, square ft, and
improvised units).
7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition.
a. Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it, and show that the
area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths.
b. Multiply side lengths to find areas of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in the context
of solving real world and mathematical problems, and represent whole-number products as
rectangular areas in mathematical reasoning.
c. Use tiling to show in a concrete case that the area of a rectangle with whole-number side
lengths a and b + c is the sum of a × b and a × c. Use area models to represent the
distributive property in mathematical reasoning.
d. Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into nonoverlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this
technique to solve real world problems.
Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish
between linear and area measures.
8. Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding
the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles
with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
Geometry
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Reason with shapes and their attributes.
2. Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the
whole. For example, partition a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and describe the area of each
part as 1/4 of the area of the shape.
Key:
Major Clusters;
Supporting Clusters;
Additional Clusters
THIRD GRADE CRITICAL AREAS OF FOCUS
CRITICAL AREA OF F OCUS #4
Describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes
Students describe, analyze, and compare properties of two-dimensional shapes. They compare and
classify shapes by their sides and angles, and connect these with definitions of shapes. Students also
relate their fraction work to geometry by expressing the area of part of a shape as a unit fraction of the
whole.
Geometry
3.G
Reason with shapes and their attributes.
1. Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others)
may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger
category (e.g., quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of
quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these
subcategories.
Number and Operations—Fractions
3.NF
Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
1. Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal
parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
3. Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their
size.
a. Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point
on a number line.
b. Recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4, 4/6 = 2/3. Explain why the
fractions are equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
c. Express whole numbers as fractions, and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole
numbers. Examples: Express 3 in the form 3 = 3/1; recognize that 6/1 = 6; locate 4/4 and 1 at
the same point of a number line diagram.
d. Compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning
about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to
the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify
the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
Key:
Major Clusters;
Supporting Clusters;
Additional Clusters
THIRD GRADE CRITICAL AREAS OF FOCUS
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Solving multi-step problems
Students apply previous understanding of addition and subtraction strategies and algorithms to solve
multi-step problems. They reason abstractly and quantitatively by modeling problem situations with
equations or graphs, assessing their processes and results, and justifying their answers through mental
computation and estimation strategies. Students incorporate multiplication and division within 100 to solve
multi-step problems with the four operations.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
3.OA
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in
arithmetic. (Previously listed in Critical Area of Focus 1 but relates to the following.)
8. Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using
equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers
using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
Number and Operations in Base Ten
3.NBT
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit
arithmetic.
1. Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
2. Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value,
properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Measurement and Data
3.MD
Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid
volumes, and masses of objects.
1. Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. Solve word
problems involving addition and subtraction of time intervals in minutes, e.g., by representing the
problem on a number line diagram.
2. Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g),
kilograms (kg), and liters (l). Add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-step word
problems involving masses or volumes that are given in the same units, e.g., by using
drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to represent the problem.
Represent and interpret data.
3. Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several
categories. Solve one- and two-step “how many more” and “how many less” problems using
information presented in scaled bar graphs. For example, draw a bar graph in which each square
in the bar graph might represent 5 pets.
Key:
Major Clusters;
Supporting Clusters;
Additional Clusters
Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math : Sub-Claim A
The student solves problems involving the Major Content for the grade/course with connections to the
Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
Products and
Quotients
3.OA.1
3.OA .2
3.OA .4
3.OA .6
Understands and interprets
products and quotients of
whole numbers.
Understands and interprets
products and quotients of
whole numbers.
Interprets products and
quotients of whole
numbers.
Interprets products and
quotients of whole
numbers.
Determines the unknown
whole number in a
multiplication or division
problem by relating
multiplication and division.
Factors are greater than 5
and less than 10.
Determines the unknown
whole number in a
multiplication or division
problem by relating
multiplication and division.
Factors are greater than 5
and less than 10.
Determines the unknown
whole number in a
multiplication or division
problem by relating
multiplication and division.
One factor is less than or
equal to 5.
Determines the unknown
whole number in a
multiplication or division
problem by relating
multiplication and division.
Limit to factors less than or
equal to 5.
Uses multiplication and
division within 100 to solve
word problems involving
equal groups, arrays, area,
and measurement
quantities other than area.
Factors are greater than 5
and less than 10.
Uses multiplication and
division within 100 to solve
word problems involving
equal groups and arrays.
Both factors are less than or
equal to 10.
Given a visual aid, uses
multiplication and division
within 100 to solve word
problems involving equal
groups and arrays. Both
factors are less than or
equal to 10.
Represents the
multiplication or division
situation as an equation.
Multiplication and
Division
3.OA.3-1
3.OA.3-2
3.OA.3-3
3.OA.3-4
Uses multiplication and
division within 100 to solve
word problems involving
equal groups, arrays, area,
and measurement
quantities other than area.
Factors are greater than 5
and less than 10.
Identifies proper context
given a numerical
expression involving
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math : Sub-Claim A
The student solves problems involving the Major Content for the grade/course with connections to the
Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
multiplication and division.
Two-Step
Problems
3.OA.8-1
3.Int.1
3.Int.2
Fraction
Equivalence
3.NF.3a-1
3.NF.3a-2
3.NF.3b-1
3.NF-3c
3.NF-3d
3.NF.A.Int.1
Solves two-step
unscaffolded word
problems using the four
operations, including
rounding where
appropriate, in which the
unknown is in a variety of
positions. Both values for
each operation performed
are substantial (towards the
upper limits as defined by
the standard assessed).
Solves two-step
unscaffolded word
problems using the four
operations, including
rounding where
appropriate, in which the
unknown is in a variety of
positions. One of the values
for each operation
performed is substantial
(towards the upper limits as
defined by the standard
assessed).
Solves two-step scaffolded
word problems using the
four operations, including
rounding where
appropriate, in which the
unknown is in a variety of
positions. One of the values
for each operation
performed is substantial
(towards the upper limits as
defined by the standard
assessed).
Solves two-step scaffolded
word problems using the
four operations and in
which the sum, difference,
product or quotient is
always the unknown. One of
the values for each
operation performed is
substantial (towards the
upper limits as defined by
the standard assessed).
Understands, recognizes
and generates equivalent
fractions using
denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6
and 8.
Understands, recognizes
and generates equivalent
fractions using
denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6
and 8.
Understands, recognizes
and generates equivalent
fractions using
denominators of 2, 4 and 8.
Given visual models,
understands, recognizes
and generates equivalent
fractions using
denominators of 2, 4 and 8.
Expresses whole numbers
as fractions and recognize
fractions that are equivalent
to whole numbers.
Expresses whole numbers
as fractions and recognize
fractions that are
equivalent to whole
numbers.
Expresses whole numbers
as fractions.
Expresses whole numbers
as fractions.
Compares two fractions that Compares two fractions that Compares two fractions that Compares two fractions that
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math : Sub-Claim A
The student solves problems involving the Major Content for the grade/course with connections to the
Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
Fractions as
Numbers
3.NF.1
3.NF.2
3.NF.A.Int.1
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have the same numerator
or same denominator using
symbols to justify
conclusions. Plots the
location of equivalent
fractions on a number line.
The student must recognize
that two fractions must
refer to the same whole in
order to compare.
have the same numerator
or same denominator using
symbols to justify
conclusions. Plots the
location of equivalent
fractions on a number line.
The student must recognize
that two fractions must
refer to the same whole in
order to compare.
have the same numerator
or same denominator using
symbols to justify
conclusions (e.g., by using a
visual fraction model). The
student must recognize that
two fractions must refer to
the same whole in order to
compare.
have the same numerator
or same denominator using
symbols. The student must
recognize that two fractions
must refer to the same
whole in order to compare.
Given a whole number and
two fractions in a real world
situation compares the
three numbers using
symbols. Justifies the
comparison by plotting
points on a number line.
Given a whole number and
two fractions in a real
world situation plots all
three numbers on a
number line and
determines which fraction
is closest to the whole
number.
Understands 1/b is equal to
one whole that is
partitioned into b equal
parts – limiting the
denominators to 2, 3, 4, 6
and 8.
Understands 1/b is equal to
one whole that is
partitioned into b equal
parts – limiting the
denominators to 2, 3, 4, 6
and 8.
Understands 1/b is equal to
one whole that is
partitioned into b equal
parts – limiting the
denominators to 2, 4 and 8.
Understands 1/b is equal to
one whole that is
partitioned into b equal
parts – limiting the
denominators to 2 and 4.
Represents 1/b on a
Represents 1/b on a
Represents 1/b on a
Represents 1/b on a
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math : Sub-Claim A
The student solves problems involving the Major Content for the grade/course with connections to the
Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
Time
3.MD.1-1
3.MD.1-2
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number line diagram by
partitioning the number line
between 0-1 into b equal
parts recognizing that b is
the total number of parts.
number line diagram by
partitioning the number line
between 0-1 into b equal
parts recognizing that b is
the total number of parts.
number line diagram by
partitioning the number line
between 0-1 into b equal
parts recognizing that b is
the total number of parts.
number line diagram by
partitioning the number line
between 0-1 into b equal
parts recognizing that b is
the total number of parts.
Demonstrates the
understanding of the
quantity a/b by marking off
a parts of 1/b from 0 on the
number line and states that
the endpoint locates the
number a/b.
Demonstrates the
understanding of the
quantity a/b by marking off
a parts of 1/b from 0 on the
number line and states that
the endpoint locates the
number a/b.
Demonstrates the
understanding of the
quantity a/b by marking off
a parts of 1/b from 0 on the
number line.
Represents fractions in the
form a/b using a visual
model.
Applies the concepts of 1/b
and a/b in real world
situations. Creates the
number line that best fits
the context.
Applies the concepts of 1/b
and a/b in real world
situations.
Tells, writes and measures
time to the nearest minute.
Tells, writes and measures
time to the nearest minute.
Tells, writes and measures
time to the nearest minute.
Tells, writes and measures
time to the nearest minute.
Creates two-step real world
problems involving addition
and subtraction of time
intervals in minutes.
Solves two–step word
problems involving addition
and subtraction of time
intervals in minutes.
Solves one-step word
problems involving
addition or subtraction of
time intervals in minutes.
Solves one-step word
problems involving addition
or subtraction of time
intervals in minutes, with
scaffolding, such as a
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math : Sub-Claim A
The student solves problems involving the Major Content for the grade/course with connections to the
Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
number line diagram.
Volumes and
Masses
3.MD.2-1
3.MD.2-2
3.MD.2-3
3.Int.5
Using grams, kilograms or
liters, measures, estimates
and solves two-step word
problems involving liquid
volumes and masses of
objects using any of the four
basic operations. Number
values should be towards
the higher end of the
acceptable values for each
operation.
Evaluates usefulness and
accuracy of estimations.
Using grams, kilograms or
liters, measures, estimates
and solves one-step word
problems involving liquid
volumes and masses of
objects using any of the four
basic operations. Number
values should be towards
the higher end of the
acceptable values for each
operation.
Geometric
Measurement
Recognizes area as an
attribute of plane figures.
Uses estimated
measurements to compare
answers to one-step word
problems.
Recognizes area as an
attribute of plane figures.
3.MD.5
3.MD.6
3.MD.7b-1
Creates a visual model to
show understanding that
area is measured using
square units and can be
found by covering a plane
figure without gaps or
overlaps by unit squares
Understands area is
measured using square
units. Recognizes that area
can be found by covering a
plane figure without gaps or
overlaps by unit squares
and counting them.
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Using grams, kilograms or
liters, measures and
estimates liquid volumes
and masses of objects using
any of the four basic
operations.
Using grams, kilograms or
liters, measures and
estimates liquid volumes
and masses of objects using
concrete objects (beakers,
measuring cups, scales) to
develop estimates.
Uses estimated
measurements, when
indicated, to answer onestep word problems.
Recognizes area as an
attribute of plane figures.
Recognizes area as an
attribute of plane figures.
With a visual model,
understands area is
measured using square
units. Area can be found by
covering a plane figure
without gaps or overlaps by
unit squares and counting
With a visual model,
understands area is
measured using square
units. Area can be found by
covering a plane figure
without gaps or overlaps by
unit squares and counting
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math : Sub-Claim A
The student solves problems involving the Major Content for the grade/course with connections to the
Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
and counting them.
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them.
Connects counting squares
to multiplication when
finding area.
Connects counting squares
to multiplication when
finding area.
Represents the area of a
plane figure as “n” square
units.
Represents the area of a
plane figure as “n” square
units.
them.
Represents the area of a
plane figure as “n” square
units.
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim B
The student solves problems involving the Additional and Supporting Content for the grade/course with
connections to the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
Multiply One-Digit
Whole Numbers
3.NBT.3
Scaled Graphs
3.MD.3-1
3.MD.3-3
3.Int.4
Measurement
Data
3.MD.4
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Multiplies one-digit whole
numbers by multiples of 10
in the range 10-90 using
strategies based on place
value.
Multiplies one-digit whole
numbers by multiples of 10
in the range 10-90 using
strategies based on place
value and properties of
operations.
Uses repeated addition to
multiply one-digit whole
numbers by multiples of 10
in the range 10-90 using
strategies based on place
value and properties of
operations.
Uses repeated addition to
multiply one-digit whole
numbers by multiples of 10
in the range 10-90 using
strategies based on place
value and properties of
operations with scaffolding.
Completes a scaled picture
graph and a scaled bar
graph to represent a data
set.
Completes a scaled picture
graph and a scaled bar
graph to represent a data
set.
Completes a scaled picture
graph and a scaled bar
graph to represent a data
set.
Completes a scaled picture
graph and a scaled bar
graph to represent a data
set, with scaffolding, such as
using a model as a guide.
Solves one- and two-step
“how many more” and
“how many less” problems
using information presented
in scaled bar graphs.
Solves one- and two-step
“how many more” and
“how many less” problems
using information presented
in scaled bar graphs.
Solves one-step “how many
more” and “how many less”
problems using information
presented in scaled bar
graphs.
Solves one- step “how many
more” and “how many less”
problems using information
presented in scaled bar
graphs.
Creates problems that
provide a context for
information on the graph.
Generates measurement
data by measuring lengths
to the nearest half and
fourth inch.
Generates measurement
data by measuring lengths
to the nearest half and
fourth inch.
Generates measurement
data by measuring lengths
to the nearest half inch.
Generates measurement
data by measuring lengths
to the nearest half inch.
Shows the data by making a
Shows the data by making a
Shows the data by making
a line plot, where the
Shows the data by making a
line plot, where the
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim B
The student solves problems involving the Additional and Supporting Content for the grade/course with
connections to the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
line plot, where the
horizontal scale is marked in
appropriate units-whole
number, halves or quarters.
line plot, where the
horizontal scale is marked in
appropriate units-whole
number, halves or quarters.
horizontal scale is marked
in appropriate units-whole
number or halves.
horizontal scale is marked in
appropriate units-whole
number or halves with
scaffolding.
Understands the properties
of quadrilaterals and the
subcategories of
quadrilaterals.
Understands the properties
of quadrilaterals and the
subcategories of
quadrilaterals.
Understands the properties
of quadrilaterals and the
subcategories of
quadrilaterals.
Identifies examples of
quadrilaterals and the
subcategories of
quadrilaterals.
Recognizes and sorts
examples of quadrilaterals
that have shared attributes
and shows that the shared
attributes can define a
larger category.
Recognizes that examples of
quadrilaterals that have
shared attributes and that
the shared attributes can
define a larger category.
Recognizes that examples of
quadrilaterals that have
shared attributes and that
the shared attributes can
define a larger category.
Recognizes that examples of
quadrilaterals that have
shared attributes and that
the shared attributes can
define a larger category.
Draws examples and nonexamples of quadrilaterals
with specific attributes.
Draws examples and nonexamples of quadrilaterals
with specific attributes.
Draws examples of
quadrilaterals with specific
attributes.
Solves real-world and
mathematical problems
involving perimeters of
Solves real-world and
mathematical problems
involving perimeters of
Solves mathematical
problems involving
perimeters of polygons,
Uses the line plot to answer
questions or solve
problems.
Understanding
Shapes
3.G.1
Perimeter and
Area
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Solves mathematical
problems involving
perimeters of polygons,
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim B
The student solves problems involving the Additional and Supporting Content for the grade/course with
connections to the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
3.G.2
3.MD.8
3.Int.3
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polygons, including finding
the perimeter given the side
lengths, finding an unknown
side length, and exhibiting
rectangles with the same
perimeter and different
areas or with the same area
and different perimeters.
Number values should be
towards the higher end of
the acceptable values for
each operation.
polygons, including finding
the perimeter given the side
lengths, finding an unknown
side length, and exhibiting
rectangles with the same
perimeter and different
areas or with the same area
and different perimeters.
Number values should be
towards the higher end of
the acceptable values for
each operation.
including finding the
perimeter given the side
lengths, finding an
unknown side length, and
exhibiting rectangles with
the same area and different
perimeters.
including finding the
perimeter given the side
lengths, and exhibiting
rectangles with the same
area and different
perimeters.
Partitions shapes in
multiple ways into parts
with equal areas and
expresses the area as a unit
fraction of the whole
Partitions shapes into parts
with equal areas and
expresses the area as a unit
fraction of the whole.
Partitions shapes into parts
with equal areas and
expresses the area as a unit
fraction of the whole.
Partitions shapes into parts
with equal areas and
expresses the area as a unit
fraction of the whole
limited to halves and
quarters.
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim C
The student expresses grade/course-level appropriate mathematical reasoning by constructing viable
arguments, critiquing the reasoning of others and/or attending to precision when making mathematical
statements.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
Properties of
Operations
3.C.1-1
3.C.1-2
3.C.1-3
3.C.2
Clearly constructs and
communicates a complete
written response based on
explanations/reasoning
using the:
Clearly constructs and
communicates a complete
written response based on
explanations/reasoning
using the:
Constructs and
communicates a written
response based on
explanations/reasoning
using the:










properties of operations
relationship between
addition and
subtraction
relationship between
multiplication and
division
identification of
arithmetic patterns


properties of operations
relationship between
addition and
subtraction
relationship between
multiplication and
division
identification of
arithmetic patterns
Response may include:
Response may include:
Response may include:
Response may include:





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properties of operations
relationship between
addition and
subtraction
relationship between
multiplication and
division
identification of
arithmetic patterns
Constructs and
communicates an
incomplete written
response based on
explanations/reasoning
using the:
 properties of operations
 relationship between
addition and
subtraction
 relationship between
multiplication and
division
 identification of
arithmetic patterns
a logical/defensible
approach based on a
conjecture and/or
stated assumptions,
utilizing mathematical
connections (when
appropriate)
an efficient and logical
progression of steps

a logical/defensible
approach based on a
conjecture and/or
stated assumptions,
utilizing mathematical
connections (when
appropriate)
a logical progression of
steps



a logical approach
based on a conjecture
and/or stated
assumptions
a logical, but
incomplete, progression
of steps
minor calculation errors
some use of grade-level


an approach based on a
conjecture and/or
stated or faulty
assumptions
an incomplete or
illogical progression of
steps
an intrusive calculation
error
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim C
The student expresses grade/course-level appropriate mathematical reasoning by constructing viable
arguments, critiquing the reasoning of others and/or attending to precision when making mathematical
statements.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command





Concrete
Referents
and Diagrams
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with appropriate
justification
precision of calculation
correct use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
justification of a
conclusion
determination of
whether an argument
or conclusion is
generalizable
evaluating, interpreting
and critiquing the
validity of other’s
responses, reasonings,
and approaches,
utilizing mathematical
connections (when
appropriate). Provides a
counter-example
where applicable.
Clearly constructs and
communicates a wellorganized and complete
response based on




precision of calculation
correct use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
justification of a
conclusion
evaluating, interpreting
and critiquing the
validity of other’s
responses, reasonings,
and approaches,
utilizing mathematical
connections (when
appropriate).
Clearly constructs and
communicates a wellorganized and complete
response based on


vocabulary, symbols
and labels
partial justification of a
conclusion based on
own calculations
evaluating the validity
of other’s responses,
approaches and
conclusions.
Constructs and
communicates a response
based on operations using
concrete referents such as


limited use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
partial justification of a
conclusion based on
own calculations
Constructs and
communicates an
incomplete response based
on operations using
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim C
The student expresses grade/course-level appropriate mathematical reasoning by constructing viable
arguments, critiquing the reasoning of others and/or attending to precision when making mathematical
statements.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
3.C.3-1
3.C.3-2
3.C.6-1
3.C.6-2
operations using concrete
referents such as diagrams
– including number lines
(whether provided in the
prompt or constructed by
the student) and connecting
the diagrams to a written
(symbolic) method, which
may include:
operations using concrete
referents such as diagrams
– including number lines
(whether provided in the
prompt or constructed by
the student) and connecting
the diagrams to a written
(symbolic) method, which
may include:
diagrams – including
number lines (provided in
the prompt) – connecting
the diagrams to a written
(symbolic) method,
which may include:
concrete referents such as
diagrams – including
number lines (provided in
the prompt) – connecting
the diagrams to a written
(symbolic) method, which
may include:








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a logical approach
based on a conjecture
and/or stated
assumptions, utilizing
mathematical
connections (when
appropriate)
an efficient and logical
progression of steps
with appropriate
justification
precision of calculation
correct use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
justification of a
conclusion




a logical approach
based on a conjecture
and/or stated
assumptions, utilizing
mathematical
connections (when
appropriate)
a logical progression of
steps
precision of calculation
correct use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
justification of a
conclusion




a logical approach
based on a conjecture
and/or stated
assumptions
a logical, but
incomplete, progression
of steps
minor calculation errors
some use of grade-level
vocabulary, symbols
and labels
partial justification of a
conclusion based on
own calculations.





a conjecture and/or
stated or faulty
assumptions
an incomplete or
illogical progression of
steps
an intrusive calculation
error
limited use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
partial justification of a
conclusion based on
own calculations
accepting the validity of
other’s responses
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim C
The student expresses grade/course-level appropriate mathematical reasoning by constructing viable
arguments, critiquing the reasoning of others and/or attending to precision when making mathematical
statements.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
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
Distinguish Correct
Explanation/
Reasoning from
that which is
Flawed
3.C.4-1
3.C.4-2
3.C.4-3
3.C.4-4
3.C.4-5
3.C.4-6
3.C.5-1
3.C.5-2
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determination of
whether an argument
or conclusion is
generalizable
evaluating, interpreting,
and critiquing the
validity of other’s
responses, approaches,
and reasoning, and
providing a counterexample where
applicable.
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evaluating, interpreting, 
and critiquing the
validity of other’s
responses, approaches,
and reasoning.
evaluating the validity
of other’s responses,
approaches and
conclusions
Clearly constructs and
communicates a wellorganized and complete
response by:
Clearly constructs and
communicates a wellorganized and complete
response by:
Constructs and
communicates a complete
response by:
Constructs and
communicates an
incomplete response by:
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presenting and
defending solutions to
multi-step problems in
the form of valid chains
of reasoning, using
symbols such as equal
signs appropriately
evaluating
explanation/reasoning;

presenting and
defending solutions to
multi-step problems in
the form of valid chains
of reasoning, using
symbols such as equal
signs appropriately
distinguishing correct
explanation/reasoning

presenting solutions to
multi-step problems in
the form of valid chains
of reasoning, using
symbols such as equal
signs appropriately
distinguishing correct
explanation/reasoning
from that which is

presenting solutions to
scaffolded two-step
problems in the form of
valid chains of
reasoning, sometimes
using symbols such as
equal signs
appropriately
distinguishing correct
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim C
The student expresses grade/course-level appropriate mathematical reasoning by constructing viable
arguments, critiquing the reasoning of others and/or attending to precision when making mathematical
statements.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
3.C.7
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if there is a flaw in the
argument
presenting and
defending corrected
reasoning
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

flawed
identifying and
describing the flaw in
reasoning or describing
errors in solutions to
multi-step problems
presenting corrected
reasoning

explanation/reasoning
from that which is
flawed
identifying an error in
reasoning
Response may include:
Response may include:
Response may include:
Response may include:
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from that which is
flawed
identifying and
describing the flaw in
reasoning or describing
errors in solutions to
multi-step problems
presenting corrected
reasoning
a logical approach
based on a conjecture
and/or stated
assumptions, utilizing
mathematical
connections (when
appropriate)
an efficient and logical
progression of steps
with appropriate
justification
precision of calculation
correct use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels




a logical approach
based on a conjecture
and/or stated
assumptions, utilizing
mathematical
connections (when
appropriate)
a logical progression of
steps
precision of calculation
correct use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
justification of a
conclusion




a logical approach
based on a conjecture
and/or stated
assumptions
a logical, but
incomplete, progression
of steps
minor calculation errors
some use of grade-level
vocabulary, symbols
and labels
partial justification of a
conclusion based on
own calculations
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

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a conjecture based on
faulty assumptions
an incomplete or
illogical progression of
steps
an intrusive calculation
error
limited use of gradelevel vocabulary,
symbols and labels
partial justification of a
conclusion based on
own calculations
accepting the validity of
other’s responses.
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim C
The student expresses grade/course-level appropriate mathematical reasoning by constructing viable
arguments, critiquing the reasoning of others and/or attending to precision when making mathematical
statements.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command



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justification of a
conclusion
evaluation of whether
an argument or
conclusion is
generalizable
evaluating, interpreting,
and critiquing the
validity of other’s
responses, approaches
and reasoning, and
providing a counterexample where
applicable.

evaluating, interpreting
and critiquing the
validity of other’s
responses, approaches
and reasoning.

evaluating the validity
of other’s responses,
approaches and
conclusions.
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim D
The student solves real-world problems with a degree of difficulty appropriate to the grade/course by applying
knowledge and skills articulated in the standards for the current grade/course (or for more complex problems,
knowledge and skills articulated in the standards for previous grades/courses), engaging particularly in the
Modeling practice, and where helpful making sense of problems and persevering to solve them, reasoning
abstractly and quantitatively, using appropriate tools strategically, looking for the making use of structure,
and/or looking for and expressing regularity in repeated reasoning.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
Modeling
3.D.1
3.D.2
Devises a plan and applies
mathematics to solve multistep, real-world contextual
word problems by:
Devises a plan and applies
mathematics to solve multistep, real-world contextual
word problems by:
Devises a plan and applies
mathematics to solve multistep, real-world contextual
word problems by:
Devises a plan and applies
mathematics to solve multistep, real-world contextual
word problems by:
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using stated
assumptions or making
assumptions and using
approximations to
simplify a real-world
situation
analyzing and/or
creating constraints,
relationships and goals
mapping relationships
between important
quantities by selecting
appropriate tools to
create models
analyzing relationships
mathematically
between important
quantities to draw
conclusions
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

using stated
assumptions or making
assumptions and using
approximations to
simplify a real-world
situation
mapping relationships
between important
quantities by selecting
appropriate tools to
create models
analyzing relationships
mathematically
between important
quantities to draw
conclusions
interpreting
mathematical results in
the context of the
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


using stated
assumptions and
approximations to
simplify a real-world
situation
illustrating
relationships between
important quantities by
using provided tools to
create models
analyzing relationships
mathematically
between important
quantities to draw
conclusions
interpreting
mathematical results in
a simplified context
reflecting on whether
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

using stated
assumptions and
approximations to
simplify a real-world
situation
identifying important
quantities by using
provided tools to create
models
analyzing relationships
mathematically to draw
conclusions
writing an arithmetic
expression or equation
to describe a situation
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim D
The student solves real-world problems with a degree of difficulty appropriate to the grade/course by applying
knowledge and skills articulated in the standards for the current grade/course (or for more complex problems,
knowledge and skills articulated in the standards for previous grades/courses), engaging particularly in the
Modeling practice, and where helpful making sense of problems and persevering to solve them, reasoning
abstractly and quantitatively, using appropriate tools strategically, looking for the making use of structure,
and/or looking for and expressing regularity in repeated reasoning.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
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justifying and
defending models
which lead to a
conclusion
interpreting
mathematical results in
the context of the
situation
reflecting on whether
the results make sense
improving the model if
it has not served its
purpose
writing a concise
arithmetic expression or
equation to describe a
situation



situation
reflecting on whether
the results make sense
modifying and/or
improving the model if
it has not served its
purpose
writing an arithmetic
expression or equation
to describe a situation


the results make sense
modifying the model if
it has not served its
purpose
writing an arithmetic
expression or equation
to describe a situation
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Performance Level Descriptors – Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Math: Sub-Claim E
The student demonstrates fluency in areas set forth in the Standards for Content in grades 3-6.
Level 5: Distinguished
Level 3: Moderate
Level 4: Strong Command
Level 2: Partial Command
Command
Command
Fluency
3.NBT.2
3.OA.7
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Accurately and quickly adds
and subtracts within 1000
using strategies and
algorithms based on place
value, properties of
operations, and/or the
relationship between
addition and subtraction.
Accurately in a timely
manner adds and subtracts
within 1000 using strategies
and algorithms based on
place value, properties of
operations, and/or the
relationship between
addition and subtraction.
Accurately adds and
subtracts within 1000 using
strategies and algorithms
based on place value,
properties of operations,
and/or the relationship
between addition and
subtraction.
Adds and subtracts within
1000, using strategies and
algorithms based on place
value, properties of
operations, and/or the
relationship between
addition and subtraction.
Correctly calculates 100
percent of sums and
differences in less than the
allotted time on items
which are timed.
Correctly calculates 100
percent of sums and
differences in the allotted
time on items which are
timed.
Correctly calculates more
than 75 percent and less
than 100 percent of sums
and differences of items
which are timed.
Correctly calculates at least
75 percent of the sums and
differences of items which
are timed.
Accurately and quickly
multiplies and divides
within 100, using strategies
relating multiplication and
division or properties of
operations.
Accurately in a timely
manner multiplies and
divides within 100, using
strategies relating
multiplication and division
or properties of operations.
Accurately multiplies and
divides within 100, using
strategies relating
multiplication and division
or properties of operations.
Multiplies and divides
within 100, using strategies
relating multiplication and
division or properties of
operations.
Knows from memory 100
percent of the
multiplication and division
facts within 100 in less than
the allotted time on items
which are timed.
Knows from memory 100
percent of the
multiplication and division
facts within 100 in the
allotted time on items
which are timed.
Knows from memory more
than 80 percent and less
than 100 percent of the
multiplication and division
facts within 100 on items
which are timed.
Knows from memory
greater than or equal to 70
percent and less than or
equal to 80 percent of the
multiplication and division
facts within 100 on items
which are timed.
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Common Core State Standard I Can Statements
3rd Grade Mathematics
CCSS Key:
Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA)
Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT)
Numbers and Operations–Fractions (NF)
Measurement and Data (MD)
Geometry (G)
PLD Key:
Partial Command
Moderate Command
Distinguished Command
Common Core State Standards for
Mathematics (Outcome Based)
I Can Statements
Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA)
3.OA.1.
Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g.,
interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of
objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For
example, describe a context in which a total
number of objects can be expressed as 5 ×
7.
I Can:
3.OA.2.
Interpret whole-number quotients of whole
numbers, e.g., interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the
number of objects in each share when 56
objects are partitioned equally into 8
shares, or as a number of shares when 56
objects are partitioned into equal shares of
8 objects each. For example, describe a
context in which a number of shares or a
number of groups can be expressed as 56
÷ 8.
I Can:
3.OA.3.
Use multiplication and division within 100 to
solve word problems in situations involving
equal groups, arrays, and measurement
quantities, e.g., by using drawings and
equations with a symbol for the unknown
I Can:
3.OA.1.1 Represent a situation in which a number
of groups can be expressed using multiplication.
(MS)
3.OA.1.2 Identify a situation in which a number of
groups can be expressed using multiplication. (MS)
3.OA.1.3 Draw an array. (MS)
3.OA.1.4 Explain an array. (MS)
3.OA.1.5 Find the product using objects in groups.
3.OA.1.6 Find the product using objects in arrays.
3.OA.1.7 Find the product using objects in area
models.
3.OA.1.8 Find the product using measurement
quantities.
3.OA.1.9 Explain the objects in equal size groups.
(MS)
3.OA.2.1 Partition a whole number into equal
shares using arrays. (MS)
3.OA.2.2 Partition a whole number into equal parts
using area.
3.OA.2.3 Partition a whole number into equal parts
using measurement quantities.
3.OA.2.4 Identify each number in a division
expression as a quotient, divisor, and/or dividend.
(MS)
3.OA.2.5 Describe a situation in which a number
of groups can be expressed using division. (MS)
3.OA.2.6 Identify a situation in which a number of
groups can be expressed using division. (MS)
3.OA.3.1 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)
to solve word problems that involve equal groups
and arrays using drawings. (MS)
3.OA.3.2 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)
to solve word problems that involve area and other
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number to represent the problem.
measurement quantities other than area using
drawings.
3.OA.3.3 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)
to solve word problems that involve equal groups
and arrays using equations.
3.OA.3.4 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)
to solve word problems that involve area and other
measurement quantities other than area using
equations.
3.OA.3.5 Explain that an unknown number is
represented with a symbol/variable.
3.OA.3.6 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤
10) to solve word problems that involve equal
groups and arrays using drawings. (MS)
3.OA.3.7 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤
10) to solve word problems that involve area and
other measurement quantities other than area
using drawings.
3.OA.3.8 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤
10) to solve word problems that involve equal
groups and arrays using equations. (MS)
3.OA.3.9 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤
10) to solve word problems that involve area and
other measurement quantities other than area
using equations.
3.OA.3.10 Divide an area by side length to find the
unknown side length.
3.OA.4.
Determine the unknown whole number in a
multiplication or division equation relating
three whole numbers. For example,
determine the unknown number that makes
the equation true in each of the equations 8
× ? = 48, 5 = ? ÷ 3, 6 × 6 = ?.
I Can:
3.OA.5.
Apply properties of operations as strategies
to multiply and divide.2 Examples: If 6 × 4 =
24 is known, then 4 × 6 = 24 is also known.
(Commutative property of multiplication.) 3
× 5 × 2 can be found by 3 × 5 = 15, then 15
I Can:
3.OA.4.1 Determine the unknown number to make
a division equation true with both factors that are ≤
5. (MS)
3.OA.4.2 Determine the unknown number to make
a division equation true with one of the factors is ≤
5. (MS)
3.OA.4.3 Determine the unknown number to make
a division equation true. (MS)
3.OA.4.4 Determine the unknown number to make
a multiplication equation true with both factors that
are ≤ 5. (MS)
3.OA.4.5 Determine the unknown number to make
a multiplication equation true with one of the
factors is ≤ 5. (MS)
3.OA.4.6 Determine the unknown number to make
a multiplication equation true. (MS)
3.OA.5.1 Apply the properties to multiply 2 or more
factors using different strategies.
3.OA.5.2 Decompose an expression to represent
the distributive property.
3.OA.5.3 Justify the correctness of a problem
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× 2 = 30, or by 5 × 2 = 10, then 3 × 10 = 30.
(Associative property of multiplication.)
Knowing that 8 × 5 = 40 and 8 × 2 = 16, one
can find 8 × 7 as 8 × (5 + 2) = (8 × 5) + (8 ×
2) = 40 + 16 = 56. (Distributive property.)
based on the use of the properties (commutative,
associative, distributive).
3.OA.5.4 Use properties of operations to construct
and communicate a written response based on
explanation/reasoning.
3.OA.5.5 Use properties of operations to clearly
construct and communicate a complete written
response.
3.OA.6.
Understand division as an unknown-factor
problem. For example, find 32 ÷ 8 by finding
the number that makes 32 when multiplied
by 8.
I Can:
3.OA.7.
Fluently multiply and divide within 100,
using strategies such as the relationship
between multiplication and division (e.g.,
knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5
= 8) or properties of operations. By the end
of grade 3, know from memory all products
of two one-digit numbers.
I Can:
3.OA.8.
Solve two-step word problems using the
four operations. Represent these problems
using equations with a letter standing for
the unknown quantity. Assess the
reasonableness of answers using mental
computation and estimation strategies
including rounding.
I Can:
3.OA.6.1 Interpret division as an unknown factor
problem using the fact families.
3.OA.6.2 Interpret division as an unknown factor
problem using a bar model.
3.OA.6.3 Interpret division as an unknown factor
problem using a number line.
3.OA.6.4 Interpret division as an unknown factor
problem using arrays.
3.OA.6.5 Justify the correctness of a problem
based on the understanding of division as an
unknown factor problem.
3.OA.7.1 Fluently (accurately and quickly) divide
with a dividend up to 100.
3.OA.7.2 Fluently (accurately and quickly) multiply
numbers 0-10.
3.OA.7.3 Memorize and recall my multiples from
0-9.
3.OA.7.4 Recognize the relationship between
multiplication and division.
3.OA.8.1 Construct an equation with a letter
(variable) to represent the unknown quantity.
3.OA.8.2 Explain or demonstrate how to solve
two-step word problems using addition and
subtraction
3.OA.8.3 Explain or demonstrate how to solve
two-step word problems using multiplication and
division (Of single digit factors and products less
than 100).
3.OA.8.4 Represent a word problem with an
equation using a letter to represent the unknown
quantity.
3.OA.8.5 Solve two-step word problems which
include multiple operations.
3.OA.8.6 Use mental math to estimate the answer
of a single step word problem. (MS)
3.OA.8.7 Use mental math to estimate the answer
of a two-step word problem.
3.OA.8.8 Justify my answers using mental math
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and estimation. (MS)
3.OA.9.
Identify arithmetic patterns (including
patterns in the addition table or
multiplication table), and explain them using
properties of operations. For example,
observe that 4 times a number is always
even, and explain why 4 times a number
can be decomposed into two equal
addends.
I Can:
3.OA.9.1 Explain and model the relationship of
odd and even number patterns with addition facts.
Examples:
• Recognize that the sum of two even
numbers is even.
• Recognize that the sum of two odd
numbers is even.
• Recognize that the sum of an even and an
odd number is odd.
3.OA.9.2 Explain and model the relationship of
odd and even number patterns with multiplication
facts.
• Recognize that if at least 1 factor is even,
the product will be even.
• Use divisibility rules identify arithmetic
patterns.
3.OA.9.3 Use a multiplication table to locate
examples of the commutative, identity, and zero
properties of multiplication.
3.OA.9.4 Use an addition table to locate examples
of the commutative and identity properties of
addition.
Numbers and Operations–Fractions (NF)
3.NF.1.
Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity
formed by 1 part when a whole is
partitioned into b equal parts; understand a
fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a
parts of size 1/b.
I Can:
3.NF.2.
I Can:
Understand a fraction as a number on the
number line; represent fractions on a
number line diagram.
a. Represent a fraction 1/b on a number line
diagram by defining the interval from 0 to 1
as the whole and partitioning it into b equal
parts. Recognize that each part has size 1/b
and that the endpoint of the part based at 0
locates the number 1/b on the number line.
b. Represent a fraction a/b on a number line
diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from
3.NF.1.1 Explain that the fractional pieces get
smaller as the denominator gets larger.
3.NF.1.2 Explain that the denominator represents
the number of equal parts in the whole. (MS)
3.NF.1.3 Explain that the numerator is a count of
the number of equal parts (3/4 means there are
three ¼’s; ¾ = ¼ + ¼ + ¼).
3.NF.1.4 Model fractions as parts of a whole or
parts of a group. (MS)
3.NF.2a.1 Partition (divide) a number line into
equal parts (intervals).
3.NF.2a.2 Identify a given fraction on a number
line.
3.NF.2a.3 Represent and recognize a given
fraction on a number line.
3.NF.2b.1 Recognize that a fraction a/b represents
its distance from 0 on a number line.
3.NF.2b.2 Recognize that a fraction a/b represents
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0. Recognize that the resulting interval has
size a/b and that its endpoint locates the
number a/b on the number line.
3.NF.3.
Explain equivalence of fractions in special
cases, and compare fractions by reasoning
about their size.
a. Understand two fractions as equivalent
(equal) if they are the same size, or the
same point on a number line.
b. Recognize and generate simple
equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4, 4/6 =
2/3). Explain why the fractions are
equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction
model.
c. Express whole numbers as fractions, and
recognize fractions that are equivalent to
whole numbers. Examples: Express 3 in the
form 3 = 3/1; recognize that 6/1 = 6; locate
4/4 and 1 at the same point of a number
line diagram.
d. Compare two fractions with the same
numerator or the same denominator by
reasoning about their size. Recognize that
comparisons are valid only when the two
fractions refer to the same whole. Record
the results of comparisons with the symbols
>, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g.,
by using a visual fraction model.
I Can Statements
its location on a number line.
I Can:
3.NF.3a/b.1 Recognize and generate equivalent
fractions. (Denominators are 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8)
3.NF.3a.2 Compare fractions using a model.
3.NF.3a.3 Compare 2 fractions that have the same
numerator or denominator using a number line.
3.NF.3a.4 Plot the location of equivalent fractions
on a number line.
3.NF.3c.1 Explain that a fraction with the same
numerator and denominator will always equal 1.
3.NF.3c.2 Write a whole number as a fraction.
3.NF.3c.3 Recognize that some fractions are
equivalent to whole numbers.
3.NF.3d.1 Compare fractions based on the size of
the numerator and denominator.
3.NF.3d.2 Compare and explain two fractions with
the same denominator by drawing a visual model
(using <,>,=).
3.NF.3d.3 Compare and explain two fractions with
the same numerator by drawing a visual model
(using <,>,=).
Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT)
3.NBT.1.
Use place value understanding to round
whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
I Can:
3.NBT.2.
Fluently add and subtract within 1,000 using
strategies and algorithms based on place
value, properties of operations, and/or the
relationship between addition and
subtraction.
I Can:
3.NBT.1.1 Explain the process for rounding
numbers using place value.
3.NBT.1.2 Identify the place value of the ones,
tens, and hundreds place in a whole number.
3.NBT.1.3 Round numbers to the nearest
hundred.
3.NBT.1.4 Round numbers to the nearest ten.
3.NBT.2.1 Identify and apply the properties of
addition to solve problems.
3.NBT.2.2 Identify and apply the properties of
subtraction to solve problems.
3.NBT.2.3 Check a subtraction problem using
addition.
3.NBT.2.4 Check an addition problem using
subtraction.
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3.NBT.2.5 Correctly align digits according to place
value, in order to add or subtract.
3.NBT.2.6 Explain and demonstrate the process of
regrouping.
3.NBT.2.7 Fluently add two 2-digit numbers.
(horizontal and vertical set up)
3.NBT.2.8 Fluently add two 3-digit numbers.
(horizontal and vertical set up)
3.NBT.2.9 Fluently subtract two 2-digit numbers
with and without regrouping. (horizontal and
vertical set up)
3.NBT.2.10 Fluently subtract two 3-digit numbers
with and without regrouping. (horizontal and
vertical set up)
3.NBT.3.
Multiply one-digit whole numbers by
multiples of 10 in the range 10–90 (e.g., 9 ×
80, 5 × 60) using strategies based on place
value and properties of operations.
I Can:
3.NBT.3.1 Correctly align digits according to place
value, in order to multiply.
3.NBT.3.2 Explain and demonstrate the process of
multiplying a two digit number by a one digit
number using various algorithms.
3.NBT.3.3 Multiply 1-digit whole numbers by
multiples of 10 in the range of 1-90 using different
strategies.
Measurement and Data (MD)
3.MD.1.
I Can:
Tell and write time to the nearest minute,
and measure time intervals in minutes.
Solve word problems involving addition and
subtraction of time intervals in minutes, e.g.,
by representing the problem on a number
line diagram.
3.MD.2.
Measure and estimate liquid volumes and
masses of objects using standard units of
grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l).
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve
one-step word problems involving masses
or volumes that are given in the same units,
e.g., by using drawings (such as a beaker
with a measurement scale) to represent the
problem.
3.MD.1.1 Explain time intervals.
3.MD.1.2 Identify minute marks on an analog
clock.
3.MD.1.3 Identify minute position on a digital
clock.
3.MD.1.4 Relate and explain a number line to the
minute marks on a clock.
3.MD.1.5 Use a “time” number line to measure
and solve addition or subtraction word problems to
the nearest minute.
3.MD.1.6 Use a “time” number line to measure
and solve two-step addition and subtraction word
problems to the nearest minute.
3.MD.1.7 Write time to the nearest minute.
I Can:
3.MD.2.1 Measure liquid volume in metric units
(liters).
3.MD.2.2 Measure mass in metric units
(kilograms, grams).
3.MD.2.3 Estimate liquid volume using metric units
(liters).
3.MD.2.4 Estimate mass in metric units
(kilograms, grams).
3.MD.2.5 Use the appropriate unit to measure the
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mass of objects.
3.MD.2.6 Use the appropriate unit to measure the
liquid volume of objects.
3.MD.2.7 Use the four basic operations to solve
one step word problems with mass.
3.MD.2.8 Use the four basic operations to solve
one step word problems with liquid volume.
3.MD.2.9 Use the four basic operations to solve
two step word problems with mass.
3.MD.2.10 Use the four basic operations to solve
two step word problems with liquid volume.
3.MD.3.
I Can:
Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled
bar graph to represent a data set with
several categories. Solve one- and two-step
“how many more” and “how many less”
problems using information presented in
scaled bar graphs. For example, draw a bar
graph in which each square in the bar graph
might represent 5 pets.
3.MD.4.
Generate measurement data by measuring
lengths using rulers marked with halves and
fourths of an inch. Show the data by making
a line plot, where the horizontal scale is
marked off in appropriate units—whole
numbers, halves, or quarters.
I Can:
3.MD.5.
Recognize area as an attribute of plane
figures, and understand concepts of area
measurement.
I Can:
a. A square with side length 1 unit, called “a
unit square,” is said to have “one square
unit” of area, and can be used to measure
3.MD.3.1 Complete a scaled bar graph to
represent data.
3.MD.3.2 Complete a scaled picture graph to
represent data.
3.MD.3.3 Read and analyze data on horizontal
and vertical scaled bar graphs.
3.MD.3.4 Read and analyze data on scaled picture
graphs.
3.MD.3.5 Use information from a bar graph to
solve 1-step “how many more” and “how many
less” problems.
3.MD.3.6 Use information from a bar graph to
solve 2-step “how many more” and “how many
less” problems.
3.MD.3.7 Create problems/scenarios from
information presented on a graph.
3.MD.4.1 Use a ruler to measure an object to the
nearest whole, half, and quarter inch.
3.MD.4.2 Collect and organize data to create a
line plot (whole numbers, halves, and quarters).
3.MD.4.3 Create a line plot from given or collected
data, where the horizontal scale is marked off in
appropriate units (whole numbers, halves, and
quarters).
3.MD.4.4 Label a line plot to show whole numbers,
halves, and quarters.
3.MD.4.5 Use a line plot to answer questions or
solve problems.
3.MD.5a.1 Identify what a unit square is and know
it can be used to measure area of a figure.
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area.
3.MD.5b.1 Relate the area to real world objects.
3.MD.5b.2 Recognize area as an attribute of plane
figures with a visual model.
3.MD.5b.3 Explain area as an attribute of plane
figures.
b. A plane figure which can be covered
without gaps or overlaps by n unit squares
is said to have an area of n square units.
3.MD.6.
Measure areas by counting unit squares
(square cm, square m, square in, square ft,
and improvised units).
I Can:
3.MD.7.
Relate area to the operations of
multiplication and addition.
I Can:
a. Find the area of a rectangle with wholenumber side lengths by tiling it, and show
that the area is the same as would be found
by multiplying the side lengths.
b. Multiply side lengths to find areas of
rectangles with whole-number side lengths
in the context of solving real-world and
mathematical problems, and represent
whole-number products as rectangular
areas in mathematical reasoning.
c. Use tiling to show in a concrete case that
the area of a rectangle with whole-number
side lengths a and b + c is the sum of
a × b and a × c. Use area models to
represent the distributive property in
mathematical reasoning.
d. Recognize area as additive. Find areas
of rectilinear figures by decomposing them
into non-overlapping rectangles and adding
the areas of the non-overlapping parts,
applying this technique to solve real-world
problems.
3.MD.6.1 Determine the area of an object by
counting the unit squares in cm, m, in., ft., and
other units.
3.MD.6.2 Connect counting squares to
multiplication when finding area.
3.MD.7a.1 Use tiles to show the area of an
rectangle.
3.MD.7a.2 Multiply (b x h) or (l x w) to determine
the area of a rectangle.
3.MD.7a.3 Justify that the area of a rectangle will
be the same using different methods. (Tiling and
formula)
3.MD.7b.1 Solve word problems using the
formula (b x h) or (l x w). (real world objects)
3.MD.7b.2 Relate product and factors with area
and sides of a rectangle.
3.MD.7c.1 Use tiling to explain the understanding
of the distributive property in area problems.
3.MD.7d.1 Explain that a rectilinear figure is
composed of smaller rectangles.
3.MD.7d.2 Model and separate a rectilinear figure
into 2 different rectangles.
3.MD.7d.3 Determine the area of a figure by
separating the figure into smaller rectangles and
adding the area of each rectangle together.
3.MD.7d.4 Solve real world problems involving
area of irregular shapes.
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3.MD.8.
Solve real-world and mathematical
problems involving perimeters of polygons,
including finding the perimeter given the
side lengths, finding an unknown side
length, and exhibiting rectangles with the
same perimeter and different areas or with
the same area and different perimeters.
I Can:
3.MD.8.1 Calculate the length of the sides when
given the perimeter of an object.
3.MD.8.2 Calculate the perimeter of a polygon
when given the side lengths.
3.MD.8.3 Solve mathematical problems involving
rectangles with equal area and different perimeter.
3.MD.8.4 Solve mathematical problems involving
rectangles with equal perimeter and different area.
3.MD.8.7 Distinguish between the area and the
perimeter.
3.MD.8.8 Relate perimeter and area to the real
world.
Geometry (G)
3.G.1.
Understand that shapes in different
categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles,
and others) may share attributes (e.g.,
having four sides), and that the shared
attributes can define a larger category (e.g.,
quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses,
rectangles, and squares as examples of
quadrilaterals, and draw examples of
quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of
these subcategories.
3.G.2.
Partition shapes into parts with equal areas.
Express the area of each part as a unit
fraction of the whole. For example, partition
a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and
describe the area of each part as 1/4 of the
area of the shape.
I Can:
3.G.1.1 Define shapes according to their
attributes.
3.G.1.2 Compare and contrast quadrilaterals
based on their attributes.
3 G.1.3 Sort geometric figures to identify
rhombuses, rectangles, trapezoids, and squares as
quadrilaterals.
3.G.1.4 Draw examples of quadrilaterals that are
NOT squares, rhombuses, or rectangles.
I Can:
3.G.2.1 Recognize that shapes can be divided into
equal parts.
3.G.2.2 Separate a given object into equal parts.
3.G.2.3 Describe the area of each part as a
fractional part of the whole.
3.G.2.4 Label each part as a fractional part of the
whole.
3.G.2.5 Partition shapes in multiple ways into parts
with equal areas and express the area as a unit
fraction of the whole.
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Common Core “Shifts” in Mathematics
There are six shifts in Mathematics that the Common Core requires of us if we are to be truly
aligned with it in terms of curricular materials and classroom instruction.
Shift 1 - Focus
Teachers use the power of the eraser and significantly narrow and deepen the scope of how time and
energy is spent in the math classroom. They do so in order to focus deeply on only the concepts that are
prioritized in the standards so that students reach strong foundational knowledge and deep conceptual
understanding and are able to transfer mathematical skills and understanding across concepts and grades.
Shift 2 - Coherence
Principals and teachers carefully connect the learning within and across grades so that, for example,
fractions or multiplication spiral across grade levels and students can build new understanding onto
foundations built in previous years. Teachers can begin to count on deep conceptual understanding of core
content and build on it. Each standard is not a new event, but an extension of previous learning.
Shift 3 - Fluency
Students are expected to have speed and accuracy with simple calculations; teachers structure class time
and/or homework time for students to memorize, through repetition, core functions (found in the attached
list of fluencies) such as multiplication tables so that they are more able to understand and manipulate
more complex concepts.
Shift 4 - Deep Understanding
Teachers teach more than “how to get the answer” and instead support students’ ability to access concepts
from a number of perspectives so that students are able to see math as more than a set of mnemonics or
discrete procedures. Students demonstrate deep conceptual understanding of core math concepts by
applying them to new situations, as well as writing and speaking about their understanding.
Shift 5 – Application
Students are expected to use math and choose the appropriate concept for application even when they are
not prompted to do so. Teachers provide opportunities at all grade levels for students to apply math
concepts in “real world” situations. Teachers in content areas outside of math, particularly science, ensure
that students are using math – at all grade levels – to make meaning of and access content.
Shift 6 - Dual Intensity
Students are practicing and understanding. There is more than a balance between these two things in the
classroom – both are occurring with intensity. Teachers create opportunities for students to participate in
“drills” and make use of those skills through extended application of math concepts. The amount of time
and energy spent practicing and understanding learning environments is driven by the specific
mathematical concept and therefore, varies throughout the given school year.
Standards for Mathematical Practice
The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to
develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics
education. The first of these are the NCTM process standards of problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation,
and connections. The second are the strands of mathematical proficiency specified in the National Research Council’s report Adding It
Up: adaptive reasoning, strategic competence, conceptual understanding (comprehension of mathematical concepts, operations and
relations), procedural fluency (skill in carrying out procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently and appropriately), and productive
disposition (habitual inclination to see mathematics as sensible, useful, and worthwhile, coupled with a belief in diligence and one’s
own efficacy).
The Standards:
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Mathematically proficient students start by explaining to themselves the meaning of a problem and looking for entry points to its
solution. They analyze givens, constraints, relationships, and goals. They make conjectures about the form and meaning of the solution
and plan a solution pathway rather than simply jumping into a solution attempt. They consider analogous problems, and try special
cases and simpler forms of the original problem in order to gain insight into its solution. They monitor and evaluate their progress and
change course if necessary. Older students might, depending on the context of the problem, transform algebraic expressions or
change the viewing window on their graphing calculator to get the information they need. Mathematically proficient students can explain
correspondences between equations, verbal descriptions, tables, and graphs or draw diagrams of important features and relationships,
graph data, and search for regularity or trends. Younger students might rely on using concrete objects or pictures to help conceptualize
and solve a problem. Mathematically proficient students check their answers to problems using a different method, and they continually
ask themselves, “Does this make sense?” They can understand the approaches of others to solving complex problems and identify
correspondences between different approaches.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Mathematically proficient students make sense of quantities and their relationships in problem situations. They bring two
complementary abilities to bear on problems involving quantitative relationships: the ability to decontextualize—to abstract a given
situation and represent it symbolically and manipulate the representing symbols as if they have a life of their own, without necessarily
attending to their referents—and the ability to contextualize, to pause as needed during the manipulation process in order to probe into
the referents for the symbols involved. Quantitative reasoning entails habits of creating a coherent representation of the problem at
hand; considering the units involved; attending to the meaning of quantities, not just how to compute them; and knowing and flexibly
using different properties of operations and objects.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Mathematically proficient students understand and use stated assumptions, definitions, and previously established results in
constructing arguments. They make conjectures and build a logical progression of statements to explore the truth of their conjectures.
They are able to analyze situations by breaking them into cases, and can recognize and use counterexamples. They justify their
conclusions, communicate them to others, and respond to the arguments of others. They reason inductively about data, making
plausible arguments that take into account the context from which the data arose. Mathematically proficient students are also able to
compare the effectiveness of two plausible arguments, distinguish correct logic or reasoning from that which is flawed, and—if there is
a flaw in an argument—explain what it is. Elementary students can construct arguments using concrete referents such as objects,
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drawings, diagrams, and actions. Such arguments can make sense and be correct, even though they are not generalized or made
formal until later grades. Later, students learn to determine domains to which an argument applies. Students at all grades can listen or
read the arguments of others, decide whether they make sense, and ask useful questions to clarify or improve the arguments.
4. Model with mathematics.
Mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the
workplace. In early grades, this might be as simple as writing an addition equation to describe a situation. In middle grades, a student
might apply proportional reasoning to plan a school event or analyze a problem in the community. By high school, a student might use
geometry to solve a design problem or use a function to describe how one quantity of interest depends on another. Mathematically
proficient students who can apply what they know are comfortable making assumptions and approximations to simplify a complicated
situation, realizing that these may need revision later. They are able to identify important quantities in a practical situation and map their
relationships using such tools as diagrams, two-way tables, graphs, flowcharts and formulas. They can analyze those relationships
mathematically to draw conclusions. They routinely interpret their mathematical results in the context of the situation and reflect on
whether the results make sense, possibly improving the model if it has not served its purpose.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
Mathematically proficient students consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem. These tools might include pencil
and paper, concrete models, a ruler, a protractor, a calculator, a spreadsheet, a computer algebra system, a statistical package, or
dynamic geometry software. Proficient students are sufficiently familiar with tools appropriate for their grade or course to make sound
decisions about when each of these tools might be helpful, recognizing both the insight to be gained and their limitations. For example,
mathematically proficient high school students analyze graphs of functions and solutions generated using a graphing calculator. They
detect possible errors by strategically using estimation and other mathematical knowledge. When making mathematical models, they
know that technology can enable them to visualize the results of varying assumptions, explore consequences, and compare predictions
with data. Mathematically proficient students at various grade levels are able to identify relevant external mathematical resources, such
as digital content located on a website, and use them to pose or solve problems. They are able to use technological tools to explore
and deepen their understanding of concepts.
6. Attend to precision.
Mathematically proficient students try to communicate precisely to others. They try to use clear definitions in discussion with others and
in their own reasoning. They state the meaning of the symbols they choose, including using the equal sign consistently and
appropriately. They are careful about specifying units of measure, and labeling axes to clarify the correspondence with quantities in a
problem. They calculate accurately and efficiently, express numerical answers with a degree of precision appropriate for the problem
context. In the elementary grades, students give carefully formulated explanations to each other. By the time they reach high school
they have learned to examine claims and make explicit use of definitions.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
Mathematically proficient students look closely to discern a pattern or structure. Young students, for example, might notice that three
and seven more is the same amount as seven and three more, or they may sort a collection of shapes according to how many sides
the shapes have. Later, students will see 7 x 8 equals the well-remembered 7 x 5 + 7 x 3, in preparation for learning about the
distributive property. In the expression x2 + 9x + 14, older students can see the 14 as 2 x 7 and the 9 as 2 + 7. They recognize the
significance of an existing line in a geometric figure and can use the strategy of drawing an auxiliary line for solving problems. They
also can step back for an overview and shift perspective. They can see complicated things, such as some algebraic expressions, as
single objects or as being composed of several objects. For example, they can see 5 – 3(x – y)2 as 5 minus a positive number times a
square and use that to realize that its value cannot be more than 5 for any real numbers x and y.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Mathematically proficient students notice if calculations are repeated, and look both for general methods and for shortcuts. Upper
elementary students might notice when dividing 25 by 11 that they are repeating the same calculations over and over again, and
conclude they have a repeating decimal. By paying attention to the calculation of slope as they repeatedly check whether points are on
the line through (1, 2) with slope 3, middle school students might abstract the equation (y – 2)/(x – 1) = 3. Noticing the regularity in the
way terms cancel when expanding (x – 1)(x + 1), (x – 1)(x2 + x + 1), and (x – 1)(x3 + x2 + x +1) might lead them to the general formula
for the sum of a geometric series. As they work to solve a problem, mathematically proficient students maintain oversight of the
process, while attending to the details. They continually evaluate the reasonableness of their intermediate results.
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Questions for Teachers to Ask
1.Make sense of problems and persevere in
solving them
Teachers ask:
•
What is this problem asking?
•
How would you describe the problem in
your own words?
•
Could you try this with simpler numbers?
Fewer numbers?
•
How could you start this problem?
•
Would it help to create a diagram? Make
a table? Draw a picture?
•
How is ___’s way of solving the problem
like/different from yours?
•
Does your plan make sense? Why or why
not?
•
What are you having trouble with?
•
How can you check this?
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Teachers ask:
•
What does the number ____ represent in
the problem?
•
How can you represent the problem with
symbols and numbers?
•
Create a representation of the problem.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique
the reasoning of others
Teachers ask:
•
How is your answer different than
_____’s?
•
What do you think about what _____ said?
•
Do you agree? Why/why not?
•
How can you prove that your answer is
correct?
•
What examples could prove or disprove
your argument?
•
What do you think about _____’s
argument?
•
Can you explain what _____ is saying?
•
Can you explain why his/her strategy
works?
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How is your strategy similar to _____?
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What questions do you have for ____?
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Can you convince the rest of us that your
answer makes sense?
4. Model with mathematics
Teachers ask:
•
Write a number sentence to describe this
situation.
•
How could we use symbols to represent
what is happening?
•
What connections do you see?
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Why do the results make sense?
•
Is this working or do you need to change
your model?
*It is important that the teacher poses tasks that
involve real world situations
*It is important that the teacher poses tasks that
involve arguments or critiques
5. Use appropriate tools strategically
Teachers ask:
•
How could you use manipulatives or a
drawing to show your thinking?
•
How did that tool help you solve the
problem?
•
If we didn’t have access to that tool, what
other one would you have chosen?
6. Attend to precision
Teachers ask:
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What does the word ____ mean?
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Explain what you did to solve the problem.
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Can you tell me why that is true?
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How did you reach your conclusion?
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Compare your answer to _____’s answer
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What labels could you use?
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How do you know your answer is
accurate?
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What new words did you use today? How
did you use them?
7. Look for and make use of structure
Teachers ask:
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Why does this happen?
•
How is ____ related to ____?
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Why is this important to the problem?
•
What do you know about ____ that you
can apply to this situation?
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How can you use what you know to
explain why this works?
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What patterns do you see?
*deductive reasoning (moving from general to
specific)
8. Look for and express regularity in
repeated reasoning
Teachers ask:
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What generalizations can you make?
•
Can you find a shortcut to solve the
problem? How would your shortcut make
the problem easier?
•
How could this problem help you solve
another problem?
*inductive reasoning (moving from specific to
general)