Grade 3 and 3/4

Curriculum Expectations

Here is the full wording for all the grade-level specific expectations, along with columns for Progress, Term 1, and Term 2 completion. There is also space for notes and assessments beside each expectation.

GRADE 3 - Complete Math Curriculum 2020 Checklist

Here is the full wording for all the Grade 3 and 4 specific expectations, along with columns for Progress, Term 1, and Term 2 completion. There is also space for notes and assessments beside each expectation.

GRADE 3/4 - Complete Math Curriculum 2020 Checklist

My colleague (Rosanna) and I summarized the curriculum expectations into a single-page document. For the full wording and key concepts, visit the Ministry Curriculum Platform.

One-Pager Grade 3

These key concepts were taken and formatted from the Ministry Digital Curriculum Platform. Editable GoogleDoc found here.

Key Concepts - GRADE 3 Math Curriculum 2020.pdf

Curriculum Changes

  • Comparing expectations from both curriculum documents

  • Listing the "Catch-Up" Expectations from the previous year (in essence, what is "new" from the previous year)

Grade 3 Math - Curriculum Change

This document is useful for teachers who have taught this grade before. I compared the 2005 and 2020 curricula and highlighted the key changes for Grade 3.

Long-Range Planners

Original Link here

Our colleagues at SCDSB created a spiraled course of study that begins with SEL for the first 20 days, and then covers the Grade 3 curriculum in three blocks.

Grade 3 Course of Study - SCDSB (AUG2020)

Our friends at Simcoe County created and launched the First 20 Days of Math, which include activities that:

  • foster overall well-being

  • support math learning to high levels for all learners

  • develop social-emotional learning skills and the mathematical processes

  • contribute to equitable opportunities and outcomes

Gr1-3 by QUESTION (PDF and Word)

Long-Range Plan by QUESTION _ Grades 1-3 (REV).pdf

Gr1-3 by TOPIC (PDF and Word)

Long-Range Plan by TOPIC _ Grades 1-3 (REV).pdf

Textbook Alignments

Original Link here

Pearson released an alignment of the Mathology Resources (Little Books and Kit) to the Ministry Long-Range Plan by Question

3a_Long_Range_Plan_by_Question_Gr3_6_22_21FinalFinal_.pdf

Original Link here

Pearson released an alignment of the Mathology Resources (Little Books and Kit) to the Ministry Long-Range Plan by Topic

3b_Long_Range_Plan_by_Topic_Gr3_6_22_21FinalFinal.pdf

Original Link here

Pearson released the Curriculum Alignment between the Grade 3 Mathology LittleBooks & Kit and the new 2020 curriculum

ON-Gr3-Integrated-Correlation.pdf
Mathology Little Books Number Trajectory.pdf
Mathology Little Books Non-Number Trajectory.pdf
Mathology Book Labels.docx

“Taking Shape” is helpful for teaching geometry and spatial thinking in the early years. “Section D: Locating, Orienting, Mapping, and Coding” (p.175-210), outlines valuable background information and pedagogical support for teaching coding, as well as seven detailed and rich lessons to explore in your classroom.

Taking Shape - Coding Connections

Nelson released the Curriculum Correlation between the Grade 3 Leaps and Bounds and the new 2020 curriculum

leaps_and_bounds_correlation_grade_3.pdf

Nelson released the Curriculum Correlation between the Grade 3 textbook and the new 2020 curriculum

Nelson Mathematics - Grade 3 - 2020 Correlation.pdf

Zorbits released the Curriculum Correlation between certain games and the new 2020 curriculum

New_Ontario_Curriculum_Guide_Sep2020.pdf

Jump Math released a Curriculum Correlation between the Student workbooks and the 2020 curriculum

Ontario Grade 3 Curriculum Correlations.pdf

Sample Spiralled Scope and Sequence

  • Based on the TCDSB Concept Maps (with minor revision)

  • Spiraling of knowledge-based material in Term 1, moving to application-based material in Term 2

  • Interleaving of two strands per topic (month)

Full-year interaction with Mental Math, Modelling, SEL, Coding, and Math Facts

The following Gr. 3 Concept Map serves as an example of how one may decide to structure and plan their mathematics program throughout the school year. Each month of instruction can be designed around a topic that allows students to explore curriculum content from multiple strands. The topics aim to connect the overall and specific expectations to meaningful contexts and tasks connected to the real world. It is vital teachers approach their planning with a responsive lens and adjust to meet the diverse needs and lived experiences of their students. Math instruction should be grounded in the curriculum and research-based resources, as well as be flexible and responsive to student needs. This concept map is not meant to be rigidly followed. (Taken from TCDSB Summer Writing 2020)

Complete PDF of the Grade 3 Concept Map


Gr. 3 Concept Map.pdf

How can we build upon our practice from week to week?

How do we represent number and quantity?

October - Exploring Our Class

How can we gather information about our classmates and about our things in our classroom?

November - Exploring Our School

What shapes can we see around our school? How can we get from one place to another in the school?

December - Exploring Shapes

Where do we see shapes in different contexts? How do we use shapes? What are the properties of shapes?

January - Exploring the Community and Mall

How can we explore money concepts and our community? How can we apply real-life contexts for the operations while exploring our community?

February - Patterns in our World

Where do we see patterns in our world? How can we notice and name patterns in our everyday life?

March - Sharing is Caring

How can we share things fairly? How can we divide objects into equal parts?

April - Design Thinking

What are ways we can measure and design things to meet the needs of our class, school, community, or world?

May - What are the chances?

What are the chances of different events happening?