USD 263-MULVANE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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MATH-3rd Grade


OUTCOME/ ESSENTIAL QUESTION

CONTENT

OBJECTIVE/SKILL

ASSESSMENT

How can I use my data to make predictions? 
How can I organize my data?

 

Sampling and classifying data

 

*make data tables (D.B2.K1)
*draw bar graphs (D.B2.K1)
*problem solve (D.B2.A3) 
*addition facts (N.B1.K3)
*make predictions  (D.B2.A1 & D.B1.K2)
*take a sample  (D.B2.K2)
*communicate solutions orally & in writing (N.B4.A2) 

 

timed tests
DOM, DMP, DPP
use of manipulatives
teacher observations
boardwork
games
activities
flash cards
centers
unit reviews

 

Why is math (measurement, mapping, data gathering, and prediction) important?
What strategies do I use to solve subtraction problems?
What patterns do I see on a calendar?
How is multiplication like addition?

 

Using strategies
Exploring multiplication

 

*addition facts (N.B4.K1)
*problem solve with subtraction & multiplication (N.B1.A1)
*magic squares (N.B4.K1)
*subtraction facts (N.B4.K4)
*use data to solve problems (D.B2.A1)
*collect & organize data (D.B2.K1)
*estimating prices (N.B3.K1)
*develop number sense involving money
(N.B1.K3 & 4)
*link multiplication to repeated addition
(N.B1.K3)
*write problems involving multiplication (A.B2.A3 & N.B4.A2)
*write multiplication number sentences
(N.B4.K7)
*group set of objects into groups of equal size (w/ remainders) (N.B4.K5)
*investigate multiples (2-11) & patterns of various multiples
(A.B3.K3 & N.B4.K3)
*express numbers (1-31) as product plus remainder (N.B4.K5)

 

See above

 

Why do I need to know the value of a digit?
What is area?
How can I find the area of a shape?

 

Place value
Area
Addition
Subtraction

 

*partition quantities in many ways (N.B4.K1)
*develop base-ten groups for 2-, 3-, & 4-digit numbers (N.B2.K1)
*improve number sense for 2-, 3-, & 4-digit numbers (N.B1.K2 & N.B2.K1)
*understand regrouping (
N.B1.K3)
*understand base-ten pieces to show quantities represented by digits of a number (N.B2.K4, N.B1.K1, & A.B4.K1)
*order large numbers (N.B1.K2 & A.B2.K4)
*use expanded and standard form (N.B2.K2)
*regroup with large numbers
(N.B1.K3)
*place value in addition (N.B1.K3)
*telling time to the nearest 5 minutes (G.B2.K2)
*find area of irregular shapes (G.B2.K3)
*solve problems involving area
*investigate relationship between shape and area
*find median value
(D.B2.K3)
*define variables in an experiment (D.B2.K1)
*gather, organize & analyze data (pictures, data tables, graphs) (D.B2.A1)
*use mental strategies to add & subtract multidigit numbers (N.B4.A
*estimate solutions to addition & subtraction problems using benchmarks, such as 1000, 500, 100 (N.B3.K2)
*understand & use addition algorithm (2-, 3-, & 4-digit numbers)

 

See above

 

Objective/Skill continued-
*understand & use subtraction algorithm (N.B4.K1)
*use convenient numbers to estimate (N.B3.K2)
*use strategies for computational estimation (N.B3.K2 & A2)
*discover number patterns (palindromes) (A.B1.K4)
Show at least two different ways to solve a problem.
Why is it helpful to be able to solve a problem in more than one way?
How can recognizing patterns help me solve problems?
 
(finish addition & subtraction concepts)
Explore multiplication & division
 
(finish skills)
*use data tables & graphs to solve problems (D.B2.A1)
*make point graphs (D.B2.K1)
*solve problems using multiplication & division (N.B2.K6, N.B2.K7, & N.B4.K7)
*communicate problem solving strategies (N.B4.A2)
*use number lines to solve problems (G.B4.K1 &
N.B1.K3)
*connect repeated addition to multiplication (G.B4.K1)
*connect repeated subtraction to division (G.B4.K1)
*write number sentences (N.B4.K7)
*solve problems involving money (N.B1.K3, N.B4.A3)
*measure perimeter & length (G.B2.K3, G.B2.K5, & A.B4.K1)
*recognize & describe patterns
(A.B1.A2, A.B1.K1)
*use patterns to solve problems (A.B1.K1,
A.B1.A2)
 
See above
 
How can I use coordinates to give the location of an object?
How do I measure distances?
How can you find the mass of an object?
What is a best-fit line and how can it help you make predictions?

 

Mapping and Coordinates
Using patterns to predict

 

*find coordinates of an object (G.B4.K2 & K3)
*find an object whose coordinates are given (G.B4.K3)
*use scale to find distance on a map
*use a scale map to reconstruct an arrangement of objects
*use a scale map to make predictions about distances
*measure length (G.B2.K3)
*use coordinates (G.B4.K3)
*create and interpret scale maps
*practice addition and subtraction facts (N.B4.K4)
*recognize basic metric unit of mass (gram) & measure (G.B2K1)
*find mass of objects with 2-pan balance & standard masses
*use patterns in tables and graphs to predict (A.B1.K3, A.B3.K3, & D.B1.A1)
*collect data (D.B2.K2)
*graph data & draw best-fit line for linear data
*explore reason for measurement error
*use multiplication & division in solving problems (N.B4.K1 & K2)
*develop spatial visualization skills (G.B3.K2)
*demonstrate logical thinking (N.B3.K4)

 

See above

 

What patterns do you see in the data table and graph?
What, if any, connections do you see?
What are numerators and denominators?
How does a numerator relate to a denominator?
How would  you compare the sides and corners of a triangle, square, and pentagon?

 

Numbers and patterns
Fractions
Geometry

 

*measure length in inches (G.B2.K3)
*collect & organize data
*use patterns in tables & graphs to make predictions (D.B2.A1)
*communicate the solution to a problem (G.B2.A1)
*review subtraction facts (N.B4.K4)
*solve problems in cooperative groups (G.B2.A1)
*communicate problem-solving strategies (N.B2.A1)
*link concrete situations with fraction symbols & words (N.B1.K1 & A.S4.K1)
*understand how size of whole affects size of fraction (A.B4.A1)
*divide whole into equal-area parts (A.B4.K2)
*find area
*identify congruent parts of rectangles (G.B1.K1)
*visualize "flips" of geoboard figures (G.B3.K2)
*see part-whole fractions as fair shares (A.B4.K1 & A1)
*find fractional parts of sets (N.B1.A2 & A.B4.K1)
*find fractional parts of whole numbers (N.B1.A2)
*use manipulatives to find sums of fractions, equivalent fractions, & to compare size of fractions (N.B1.K2)
*represent shapes with manipulatives, in drawings & in words (A.B4.K1 & G.B1.K2)
*solve geometric dissection puzzles (G.B1.A3)
*develop spatial visualization skills (G.B1.A2 & A3)

 

See above
Mid-Year test

 

Objective/Skill continued-
*use area & angle size in mathematical argument
*use flips & turns to identify congruent shapes (G.B3.K2 & A1)
*analyze & classify shapes by number of sides, corners, right angles, & lines of symmetry (G.B1.A1, &K4)
*measure area & perimeter (G.B2.K5)
What patterns do you see in your multiplication table?
How do you tell time on a clock?
Why is it important to record accurate data for an experiment?
What could happen in an experiment if data is not accurate?

 

Multiplication Patterns
Collecting & Using Data
Decimals

 

*solve and write problems involving multiplication (N.B4.A2, N.B4.K8, & A.B2.A1)
*communicate problem-solving strategies (A.B2.A1, A2, & A3)
*use a multiplication table to record facts (N.B1.K3, N.B4.K4, & N.B2.K6)
*find patterns among facts for 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, & 10 (A.B1.K2 & A1 & A.B2.K3)
*calculate value of collections of nickels & dimes (A.B1.K2 & A.B2.K2)
*use rectangular arrays to derive mult. facts (A.B4.A1 & K1)
*investigate square & prime numbers (A.B4.K1 & A1)
*complete multiplication table (N.B4.K4)
*find patterns for multiples of 9 (A.B1.K2 & A1 & A.B2.K3)
*investigate symmetry in multiplication table (N.B4.K4, A.B4.A1, & N.B2.K6)
*practice multiplication facts (N.B1.K3)
*reinforce understanding of array model of multiplication (N.B1.K3)
*explore division through problem solving (N.B2.K6)
*investigating division involving zero (N.B2.A2)
*investigate if there is turnaround rule for division
*identify & understand patterns in addition, subtraction & multiplication with zero (N.B2.A1 & A2)
*understand why division by zero is impossible
*make a straight-line graph
*read a graph (D.B2.A1)

 

See above

 

 

 

Objective/Skill continued-
*use multiplication to extrapolate & interpolate (D.B2.A1)
*determine rate of change from graph (D.B2.A1)
*multiplying by 10s & 100s (A.B1.K2 & A1 & A.B2.K3)
*writing about patterns when multiplying by 10s & 100s (A.B1.A1)
*tell time to nearest minute (G.B2.K2)
*solve problems involving elapsed time (G.B2.A1)
*tell time to 5 min. on analog & digital (G.B2.K2)
*use simple percentages as benchmarks (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)
*collect & record data (D.B2.K1 & K2)
*use data to make predictions (D.B2.A1)
*analyzing data (D.B2.A1)
*solve multidigit addition & subtraction problems (N.B1.A1 & A2 & N.B4.A1)
*link decimals to fraction concepts (A.B4.K1)
*write fractions from decimals (denominators of 10 & 100) (N.B1.K2 & A2)
*count by 0.1 and multiples of 0.1 (A.B1.K2)
*read decimals (A.B1.K2)
*measure to nearest tenth of centimeter (G.B2.K3 &A1)
*estimate length (G.B2.A2)
*identify larger & smaller decimal fractions in relationship to each other (N.B1.K2)
*identify relationship between common and decimal fraction (N.B1.A2)
*solve problems with decimals (N.B4.A1)

 

 

How would you use a graduated cylinder to find the volume of an object?
How do you know if two fractions are equivalent?

 

(finish decimals)
Volume
Fractions

 

(finish decimals)
*estimate volume (G.B2.K3)
*measure volume by displacement
*write addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division sentences (N.B4.K7)
*add, subtract, multiply, & divide multidigit numbers (N.B4.K4 &A1)
*make predictions from graphs (D.B2.A1)
*make bar graph (D.B2.K1)
*discover & calculate relationships between cup, pint, quart, and gallon (G.B2.K4)
*measure volume in metric units (cc) & customary units (gal) (G.B2.K3)
*use multiplication & division to solve problems (N.B4.A2, N.B4.K8, A.B2.A1
*identify fraction when unit whole is given (triangle = 1/2 of square) (A.B4.K2)
*use area model to name fractions & decimals (A.B4.K2)
*compare quantities to 1/2
*find, name, & find patterns in equivalent fractions (N.B1.K2 & A.B4.K2)
*understand importance of equal-sized pieces in part-whole fractions (N.B1.K2 & A.B4.K2)
*find fractions of numbers (N.B1.K1)
*compare fractions (N.B1.K2 & A.B4.K2)

 

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What does learning to draw a cube have to do with mathematics?

 

Volume

 

*show proficiency of subtraction facts (N.B4.K1 & K4)
*describe 3-dimensional objects (G.B1.K3)
*name & identify parts of rectangular prism (G.B1.K3)
identify, describe, & compare physical attributes of 3-dimensional to 2-dimensional drawings (G.B1.A2)
*draw cubes & rectangular prisms
*use 2-dimensional representation of 3-dimensional object to build model
*find area of cube model's base, its volume, & height
*view models from different perspectives
*use grid to record top, front, & side views of cube model

 

See above

 

What steps do you follow to multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number?

 

Multiplication & division

 

*solve problems that have multiple solutions (A.B2.A2 & A3)
*solve multiplication & division problems (A.B2.A2

 

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