GRADE 3: EXPLANATION OF ACADEMIC CODE
4
3
2
1
Exceeds Standards
Meets Standards
Works Toward
Performs Below
Standards
Standards
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•
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Consistently expands
Consistently achieves
Meets some
Seldom meets
upon standards for
standards for grade
standards for grade
standards for grade
grade level
level
level
level
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•
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Applies higher level
Understands and
Sometimes
Seldom understands
thinking to expand
applies knowledge,
understands and
and applies
knowledge, skills,
skills, vocabulary and
applies knowledge,
knowledge, skills,
vocabulary and
strategies
skills, vocabulary and
vocabulary and
strategies
strategies
strategies
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•
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Applies problem
Demonstrates
Sometimes
Seldom demonstrates
solving skills to new
problem solving skills
demonstrates problem
problem solving skills
situations
solving skills
GRADE 3: EXPLANATION OF STANDARDS
MATHEMATICS – The student will…
Problem Solving and Reasoning
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use appropriate and efficient strategies to solve problems
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explain one’s thinking and describe a strategy that leads to a correct answer
Number Sense
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understand and use numbers as organized groups of tens, hundreds and thousands
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identify, read, write, and compare whole numbers and fractions
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read and write decimals (tenths, hundredths)
Number Sentences/Basic Facts
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estimate, solve and create addition and subtraction problems with numbers through 9,999
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estimate, represent, create and solve problems with multiplication
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add and subtract fractions (e.g. 2/8 + 3/8) and decimals
Measurement
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use tools to estimate and measure length, perimeter, area, weight, volume, time, temperature and money
Geometry
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analyze properties (e.g. corners) 2-D (circle, triangle) and 3-D geometric figures (e.g. cylinder, cone)
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identify and draw line segments and angles
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identify and describe congruent (same size and shape) and symmetrical (both sides of a figure are the
same) figures
Patterns
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investigate and create patterns involving numbers and number relationships
Recording and Interpreting Data
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read, create, interpret and analyze graphs
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investigate probability (chance that something will occur) and list possible results
Mental Math
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use efficient, flexible and accurate ways to mentally solve number problems
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recall multiplication and division facts through the nines table
ORAL LANGUAGE – The student will…
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listen attentively, ask and respond to questions, and explain what has been learned
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use correct grammar and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas
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present brief oral reports