Math

Quarter 3 Math Scope & Sequence: Please Refer to our weekly newsletter to see how our class is progressing.

Week 1 (January 6 – 9)

This week in math, students are beginning our Whole Number Operations: Strategies & Modeling unit with a focus on division models and strategies. Students will explore division through concrete and visual models to build a strong conceptual understanding. They will represent division situations using equal groups, arrays, and area models while connecting division to multiplication.

Helpful terms to know: division, equal groups, array, area model, quotient, dividend, divisor, multiplication, equation, remainder, model

Week 2 (January 12 – 16)

This week, students will continue to deepen their understanding of division models and strategies. They will solve one- and two-step division problems and practice interpreting remainders in real-world situations. Emphasis will be placed on choosing efficient strategies and explaining their thinking.

Helpful terms to know: quotient, remainder, equation, strategy, model, dividend, divisor, multiplication, division, word problem

Week 3 (January 20 – 23)

Students will continue working with multiplication and division problem solving, focusing on applying strategies to one- and two-step word problems. They will use models, equations, and reasoning to justify their solutions and explain how multiplication and division are related.

Helpful terms to know: factor, product, quotient, equation, strategy, model, remainder, multiplication, division, word problem

Week 4 (January 26 – 30)

This week, students transition into Whole Number Operations: Application by exploring number patterns. They will identify, extend, and analyze patterns involving operations. Students will describe patterns using rules and apply their understanding to solve problems.

Helpful terms to know: pattern, rule, operation, input, output, sequence, multiplication, addition, subtraction, division

Week 5 (February 2 – 6)

Students will focus on problem solving using all four operations. They will represent multi-step problems using strip diagrams and equations with a letter representing the unknown. Emphasis will be placed on choosing the most effective strategy and checking for reasonableness.

Helpful terms to know: multi-step problem, strip diagram, equation, unknown, strategy, add, subtract, multiply, divide

Week 6 (February 9 – 12)

This week, students will continue solving multi-step word problems involving the four operations. They will apply their understanding to real-world situations and explain their reasoning using models and equations.

Helpful terms to know: equation, variable, strip diagram, strategy, estimate, solve, reasonableness, operation

Week 7 (February 17 – 20)

Students will begin learning about area and perimeter. They will find the area and perimeter of rectangles using multiplication and addition strategies and connect these concepts to real-world contexts.

Helpful terms to know: area, perimeter, rectangle, square units, length, width, multiply, add

Week 8 (February 23 – 27)

This week, students will focus on elapsed time. They will solve problems involving time intervals using number lines, clocks, and equations. Students will practice determining start times, end times, and elapsed time.

Helpful terms to know: elapsed time, interval, start time, end time, clock, number line, hours, minutes

Week 9 (March 2 – 6)

Students will explore measurement concepts, including length, weight, and capacity. They will solve real-world problems involving measurement conversions and apply appropriate tools and strategies.

Helpful terms to know: measurement, length, weight, capacity, unit, convert, tool, estimate

Week 10 (March 9 – 13)

This week, students will continue applying measurement skills and reviewing whole number operations. Students will integrate problem-solving strategies from throughout the quarter as they prepare for upcoming assessments.

Helpful terms to know: measurement, strategy, operation, review, estimate, solve, model