What are the key math skills developed in Grade 3?

Grade 3 focuses on developing number sense, mental math strategies, understanding place value, basic operations (addition, subtraction, introduction to multiplication and division), and problem-solving skills.

How can I support my child's Grade 3 math learning at home?

Encourage daily math practice, use everyday situations for math applications, play math games, and provide positive reinforcement. Regular review of concepts and open communication with teachers are also beneficial.

What types of assessments are used in Grade 3 math?

Assessments in Grade 3 math include ongoing classroom observations, problem-solving tasks, projects, and periodic quizzes. The focus is on understanding concepts and applying skills rather than just memorization.

How does Grade 3 math prepare students for future grades?

Grade 3 math builds a strong foundation in number sense and operations, introducing concepts like multiplication and fractions. These skills are crucial for success in more advanced math topics in later grades.

Are there any standardized tests for Grade 3 math in Newfoundland?

While Newfoundland doesn't have standardized tests specifically for Grade 3 math, teachers use various assessment methods to ensure students are meeting curriculum expectations and progressing appropriately.

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Grade 3 Math Courses - Newfoundland Curriculum

Explore Grade 3 math courses aligned with Newfoundland's curriculum. Our comprehensive program covers number sense, operations, and problem-solving, setting a strong foundation for future math success.

Newfoundland Grade 3 Math Curriculum - StudyPug Topics

SO_ID	Outcome	StudyPug Topic
SO.3N1	Number: Extend skip counting sequences, identify patterns, correct errors, explain skip counting patterns, determine coin values using skip counting	Using counting to add digits up to 100 Multiplying by skip counting up to 99

SO.3N2

Number: Represent numbers pictorially, read number words, represent numbers as expressions, use manipulatives, write number words for multiples

Identifying the Place Value of a Digit

Expanded Form of Multi-Digits

Reading and Writing Digits

SO.3N3

Number: Order numbers, create and order three-digit numerals, identify errors in sequences, identify missing numbers in sequences

Place value tables up to 999

Converting Between Place Values of Multi-Digits

Comparing Values of Multi-Digits

Regrouping Place Values of Multi-Digits

SO.3N4

Number: Estimate quantities using referents, select and justify estimates

Addition using Estimation

Subtraction using Estimation

SO.3N5

Number: Explain place value, use zero as placeholder, represent numbers using materials, show equivalent representations

Place Value Tables of Multi-Digits

SO.3N6

Number: Add two-digit numbers using mental strategies, explain addition strategies

Simplifying Addition by Making 10s

Addition with Tens and Ones

SO.3N7

Number: Subtract two-digit numbers using mental strategies, explain subtraction strategies

SO.3N9

Number: Model addition and subtraction, create word problems, use personal strategies, solve problems involving sums and differences

Adding with Digits Up to 1000

Simplifying Addition by Separating

Addition Tables Up to 1000

Addition Word Problems Up to 1000

Subtracting with Digits Up to 1000

Subtraction with Regrouping Up to 1000

Subtraction Word Problems Up to 1000

SO.3N10

Number: Use mental math strategies for basic facts, recall doubles and related subtraction facts, recall compatible number pairs

Adding with Doubles Up to 1000

Addition with Regrouping Up to 1000

SO.3N11

Number: Represent multiplication using arrays, repeated addition, and number sentences, solve multiplication problems, create story problems

Multiplying Digits with 5 and 10 Up to 999

Times Tables

Using Models to Multiply Up to 999

Repeated Addition As Multiplication Up to 999

Multiplying with Digits Up to 999

Multiplication Tables Up to 999

Multiplication Word Problems Up to 999

SO.3N12

Number: Represent division using equal grouping, repeated subtraction, and number sentences, solve division problems, create story problems

Sharing & Grouping Up to 999

Dividing with Arrays

Remainders from Division Up to 999

Dividing with Digits Up to 999

Relating Multiplication with Division Up to 999

Division Word Problems Up to 999

SO.3N13

Number: Describe fractions in everyday situations, represent fractions concretely and pictorially, identify numerator and denominator, compare fractions

Equivalent fractions

SO.3PR1

Patterns and Relations: Describe, extend, and create increasing patterns, identify pattern rules, solve problems using patterns

Growing patterns

Identifying patterns

Translating patterns

Extending patterns

SO.3PR3

Patterns and Relations: Solve equations with one unknown, represent combining and separating actions, use various strategies to solve equations

What are variables in algebra?

Introduction to solving equations with Variables

Introduction to solving patterns in T-tables and equations

Identifying the Missing Digits (Addition)

Identifying the Missing Digits (Subtraction)

SO.3SS1

Shape and Space: Select and use non-standard units to measure time, identify activities for different time units, provide personal referents for time

Reading time

Reading and writing time

Understanding AM and PM

Calculating elapsed time

SO.3SS3

Shape and Space: Provide referents for length units, estimate and measure lengths, draw line segments, determine dimensions of 2-D shapes and 3-D objects

Comparing lengths

Estimating lengths

Adding and subtracting lengths

Measuring lengths using a ruler

SO.3SS4

Shape and Space: Provide referents for mass units, estimate and measure mass, explain relationships between mass units, compare masses of objects

Measuring weight

Comparing weight and capacity

SO.3SS5

Shape and Space: Measure and record perimeter of regular and irregular shapes, construct shapes with given perimeters, estimate perimeters

Perimeter: Grid squares and polygons

Calculating and Estimating Area and Perimeter

SO.3SS6

Shape and Space: Identify faces, edges, vertices of 3-D objects, classify 3-D objects, construct skeletons of 3-D objects

SO.3SS7

Shape and Space: Identify and classify regular and irregular polygons

SO.3SP1

Statistics and Probability: Record data using tally marks, organize data using various methods, answer questions using collected data

Bar graphs

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