Math
In third grade, we use Bridges in Mathematics, second edition, which fully implements the Common Core State Standards in a manner that is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners. The curriculum focuses on developing students' deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. The program taps into the intelligence strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
In third grade, we use Bridges in Mathematics, second edition, which fully implements the Common Core State Standards in a manner that is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners. The curriculum focuses on developing students' deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. The program taps into the intelligence strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
Our Math classes feature a combination of whole-group, small-group, and independent activities that are problem centered. Third graders engage in five major kinds of activities: Problems & Investigations, Work Places, Math Forums, Problem Strings, and Assessments.
Our Math classes feature a combination of whole-group, small-group, and independent activities that are problem centered. Third graders engage in five major kinds of activities: Problems & Investigations, Work Places, Math Forums, Problem Strings, and Assessments.
This year, students focus intensively on the four critical areas specified by the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in Grade 3:
This year, students focus intensively on the four critical areas specified by the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in Grade 3:
developing understanding of multiplication & division, and strategies for multiplication & division within 100
developing understanding of multiplication & division, and strategies for multiplication & division within 100
developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1)
developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1)
developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area
developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area
describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes
describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes
The Common Core State Standards describe eight mathematical practices that characterize the ways in which mathematically proficient students engage with mathematical content. In Grade 3, students employ these practices with increasing independence, focusing in particular on improving their mathematical communication skills, modeling with mathematics, and reasoning both abstractly and quantitatively.
The Common Core State Standards describe eight mathematical practices that characterize the ways in which mathematically proficient students engage with mathematical content. In Grade 3, students employ these practices with increasing independence, focusing in particular on improving their mathematical communication skills, modeling with mathematics, and reasoning both abstractly and quantitatively.