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cycle 1: first nine weeks
Foundational Standards
(2.NBT.1) Compose 3-digit numbers by using base ten blocks - Link
(2.NBT.3) Read and write numbers by naming parts - Link
(2.NBT.7) Three-digit addition and subtraction without regrouping - Link
Exploring Equal Groups as a Foundation for Multiplication and Division
(3.OA.1) Interpret products by drawing pictures - Link
(3.OA.1) Interpret products using repeated addition - Link
(3.OA.1) Interpret products using a number line - Link
(3.OA.2) Interpret the meaning of division by matching equations to real world examples - Link
(3.OA.2) Solve division problems by subtracting equal groups - Link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems using the idea of equal groups - Link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems about equal groups by drawing a model - Link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using arrays - Link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using fact families - Link
Develop Conceptual Understanding of Area
(3.MD.5) Cover the area of a shape using square units - Link
(3.MD.5) Find the area of a shape using square units - Link
(3.MD.6) Find the area of a square or rectangle by counting unit square - Link
(3.MD.6) Determine which unit of measurement to use to find the area - Link
(3.MD.7) Find area of a rectangle by decomposing it into smaller rectangles -Link
(3.MD.7) Find area by counting square units - Link
(3.MD.7) Find area by using multiplication - Link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property by naming arrays - Link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property of multiplication in word problems - Link
(3.OA.5) Understand multiplication and division relationships - Link
Relating Addition and Subtraction to Length
(3.NBT.1) Understand the value of a digit in a multi-digit number - Link
(3.NBT.1) Find benchmark numbers using a number line - Link
(3.NBT.2) Use addition and subtraction fact families to solve for unknown amounts - Link
(3.NBT.2) Solve addition problems using complements of ten - Link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon in real world problems - link
(3.MD.8) Find perimeter with missing side lengths - link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon with more than 4 sides - link
(2.NBT.1) Compose 3-digit numbers by using base ten blocks - Link
(2.NBT.3) Read and write numbers by naming parts - Link
(2.NBT.7) Three-digit addition and subtraction without regrouping - Link
Exploring Equal Groups as a Foundation for Multiplication and Division
(3.OA.1) Interpret products by drawing pictures - Link
(3.OA.1) Interpret products using repeated addition - Link
(3.OA.1) Interpret products using a number line - Link
(3.OA.2) Interpret the meaning of division by matching equations to real world examples - Link
(3.OA.2) Solve division problems by subtracting equal groups - Link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems using the idea of equal groups - Link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems about equal groups by drawing a model - Link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using arrays - Link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using fact families - Link
Develop Conceptual Understanding of Area
(3.MD.5) Cover the area of a shape using square units - Link
(3.MD.5) Find the area of a shape using square units - Link
(3.MD.6) Find the area of a square or rectangle by counting unit square - Link
(3.MD.6) Determine which unit of measurement to use to find the area - Link
(3.MD.7) Find area of a rectangle by decomposing it into smaller rectangles -Link
(3.MD.7) Find area by counting square units - Link
(3.MD.7) Find area by using multiplication - Link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property by naming arrays - Link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property of multiplication in word problems - Link
(3.OA.5) Understand multiplication and division relationships - Link
Relating Addition and Subtraction to Length
(3.NBT.1) Understand the value of a digit in a multi-digit number - Link
(3.NBT.1) Find benchmark numbers using a number line - Link
(3.NBT.2) Use addition and subtraction fact families to solve for unknown amounts - Link
(3.NBT.2) Solve addition problems using complements of ten - Link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon in real world problems - link
(3.MD.8) Find perimeter with missing side lengths - link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon with more than 4 sides - link
cycle 2: Second nine weeks
Partition
(3.G.2) Partition a shape into equal shares – link
(3.G.2) Write unit fraction as a number – link
(3.G.2) Describe a fraction as equal shares of a whole – link
Fractions
(3.NF.1) Represent fractions in different ways - link
(3.NF.1) Write fractions with numerator and denominator - link
(3.NF.1) Understand why the larger the denominator the smaller the fractional parts - link
(3.NF.2a) Plotting a unit fraction on a number line - link
(3.NF.2b) Identify a fraction as a point on a number line by dividing the number line into equal parts - link
(3.NF.2b) Identify a fraction on a number line using an area model - link
Measurement
(3.MD.2) Finding the mass of an object using a balance scale - link
(3.MD. 2) Finding the volume of liquids - link
(3.MD. 2) Solving mass and volume word problems using addition and subtraction - link
(3.MD.4) Measure to the nearest half inch and quarter inch – link
(3.MD.4) Record object measurements as mixed numbers – link
(3.MD.4) Construct and interpret a line plot – link
Telling Time
(3.MD.1) Identifying the start time, change of time, and end time in real-world elapsed time problems - link
(3.MD.1) Solving elapsed time word problems using number lines - link
Round
(3.NBT.1) Understand the value of a digit in a multi-digit number – link
(3.NBT.1) Find benchmark numbers using a number line – link
(3.NBT.1) Find the midpoint between two whole numbers – link
Multiplication and Division
(3.OA.2) Interpret the meaning of division by matching equations to real world examples - link
(3.OA.2) Solve division problems by subtracting equal groups - link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems using the idea of equal groups - link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems about equal groups by drawing a model - link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using arrays - link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using fact families – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply using doubles pattern – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by combining known facts - link
(3.G.2) Partition a shape into equal shares – link
(3.G.2) Write unit fraction as a number – link
(3.G.2) Describe a fraction as equal shares of a whole – link
Fractions
(3.NF.1) Represent fractions in different ways - link
(3.NF.1) Write fractions with numerator and denominator - link
(3.NF.1) Understand why the larger the denominator the smaller the fractional parts - link
(3.NF.2a) Plotting a unit fraction on a number line - link
(3.NF.2b) Identify a fraction as a point on a number line by dividing the number line into equal parts - link
(3.NF.2b) Identify a fraction on a number line using an area model - link
Measurement
(3.MD.2) Finding the mass of an object using a balance scale - link
(3.MD. 2) Finding the volume of liquids - link
(3.MD. 2) Solving mass and volume word problems using addition and subtraction - link
(3.MD.4) Measure to the nearest half inch and quarter inch – link
(3.MD.4) Record object measurements as mixed numbers – link
(3.MD.4) Construct and interpret a line plot – link
Telling Time
(3.MD.1) Identifying the start time, change of time, and end time in real-world elapsed time problems - link
(3.MD.1) Solving elapsed time word problems using number lines - link
Round
(3.NBT.1) Understand the value of a digit in a multi-digit number – link
(3.NBT.1) Find benchmark numbers using a number line – link
(3.NBT.1) Find the midpoint between two whole numbers – link
Multiplication and Division
(3.OA.2) Interpret the meaning of division by matching equations to real world examples - link
(3.OA.2) Solve division problems by subtracting equal groups - link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems using the idea of equal groups - link
(3.OA.3) Solve word problems about equal groups by drawing a model - link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using arrays - link
(3.OA.6) Interpret division as an unknown factor problem using fact families – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply using doubles pattern – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by combining known facts - link
cycle 3: Third nine weeks
Two Step Word Problems
(3.OA.8) Solving two-step word problems using a model – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using parenthesis – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using letters to represent unknowns – link
(3.OA.8) Estimate solutions to two step word problems – link
(3.OA.8) Assess reasonableness of an answer using front end estimation – link
Identify and Explain Arithmetic Patterns
(3.OA.9) Identify addition and subtraction patterns using a hundreds chart – link
(3.OA.9) Identify patterns on an addition chart – link
(3.OA.9) Identify patterns on a multiplication chart – link
(3.OA.9) Identify patterns using number lines – link
Multiply by Multiples of Ten
(3.NBT.3) Multiply by multiples of 10 with base ten blocks – link
(3.NBT.3) Multiply by multiples of 10 using number lines – link
(3.NBT.3) Multiply by multiples of 10 using arrays – link
Apply Properties of Operations to Multiply and Divide
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property by naming arrays – link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property of multiplication in word problems – link
(3.OA.5) Understand multiplication and division relationship – link
Relate Area to the Operations of Multiplication and Addition
(3.MD.7) Find area of a polygon using multiplication – link
(3.MD.7) Find area using multiplication in real world problems – link
(3.MD.7) Find area by breaking down a rectangle into smaller rectangles – link
(3.MD.7) Find the area of polygons with more than 4 sides – link
Multiply and Divide with 100
(3.OA.7) Multiply using the half-of-ten strategy – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by subtracting from groups of ten – link
(3.OA.7) Divide using fact families – link
(3.OA.7) Understand properties of multiplication and division - link
Equivalent Fractions
(3.NF.3a) Identify equivalent fractions using fraction models – link
(3.NF.3a) Identify equivalent fractions using a number line – link
(3.NF.3a) Identify equivalent fractions using fraction strips – link
(3.NF.3b) Generate equivalent fractions using fraction models – link
(3.NF.3b) Generate equivalent fractions using a number line – link
(3.NF.3c) Express fractions equivalent to 1 using fraction strips – link
(3.NF.3c) Express fractions equivalent to 1 using a number line – link
(3.NF.3c) Express whole numbers as fractions - link
(3.NF.3d) Compare fractions with the same numerator by reasoning about their size – link
(3.NF.3d) Compare fractions with the same denominator by reasoning about their size – link
(3.NF.3d) Recognize when comparisons are valid by reasoning – link
(3.OA.8) Solving two-step word problems using a model – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using parenthesis – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using letters to represent unknowns – link
(3.OA.8) Estimate solutions to two step word problems – link
(3.OA.8) Assess reasonableness of an answer using front end estimation – link
Identify and Explain Arithmetic Patterns
(3.OA.9) Identify addition and subtraction patterns using a hundreds chart – link
(3.OA.9) Identify patterns on an addition chart – link
(3.OA.9) Identify patterns on a multiplication chart – link
(3.OA.9) Identify patterns using number lines – link
Multiply by Multiples of Ten
(3.NBT.3) Multiply by multiples of 10 with base ten blocks – link
(3.NBT.3) Multiply by multiples of 10 using number lines – link
(3.NBT.3) Multiply by multiples of 10 using arrays – link
Apply Properties of Operations to Multiply and Divide
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property by naming arrays – link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property of multiplication in word problems – link
(3.OA.5) Understand multiplication and division relationship – link
Relate Area to the Operations of Multiplication and Addition
(3.MD.7) Find area of a polygon using multiplication – link
(3.MD.7) Find area using multiplication in real world problems – link
(3.MD.7) Find area by breaking down a rectangle into smaller rectangles – link
(3.MD.7) Find the area of polygons with more than 4 sides – link
Multiply and Divide with 100
(3.OA.7) Multiply using the half-of-ten strategy – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by subtracting from groups of ten – link
(3.OA.7) Divide using fact families – link
(3.OA.7) Understand properties of multiplication and division - link
Equivalent Fractions
(3.NF.3a) Identify equivalent fractions using fraction models – link
(3.NF.3a) Identify equivalent fractions using a number line – link
(3.NF.3a) Identify equivalent fractions using fraction strips – link
(3.NF.3b) Generate equivalent fractions using fraction models – link
(3.NF.3b) Generate equivalent fractions using a number line – link
(3.NF.3c) Express fractions equivalent to 1 using fraction strips – link
(3.NF.3c) Express fractions equivalent to 1 using a number line – link
(3.NF.3c) Express whole numbers as fractions - link
(3.NF.3d) Compare fractions with the same numerator by reasoning about their size – link
(3.NF.3d) Compare fractions with the same denominator by reasoning about their size – link
(3.NF.3d) Recognize when comparisons are valid by reasoning – link
cycle 4: Fourth nine weeks
Determine Unknown Whole Numbers in Multiplication or Division Equation
(3.OA.4) Find the missing quotient in a division problem – link
(3.OA.4) Solve multiplication problems: using properties of 1 and 0 – link
(3.OA.4) Solve multiplication problems: using the distributive property – link
(3.OA.4) Solve division problems: using properties of 1 and 0 – link
Apply Properties of Operations as Strategies to Multiply and Divide
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property by naming arrays – link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property of multiplication in word problems – link
(3.OA.5) Understand multiplication and division relationships – link
Relate Area to Multiplication
(3.MD.7b) Find the area of a rectangle: using side lengths – link
(3.MD.7b) Solve real world problems by finding the area of a rectangle – link
(3.MD.7b) Find missing side lengths by drawing arrays – link
(3.MD.7b) Given the area, find missing side lengths of a rectangle – link
Solve Real-World and Mathematical Problems Involving Perimeters of Polygons
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon – link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a square or rectangle by adding side lengths – link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon in real world problems – link
(3.MD.8) Find perimeter with missing side lengths – link
Understand Shape Categories and Attributes
(3.G.1) Identify a polygon by its attributes – link
(3.G.1) Describe quadrilaterals by their attributes – link
(3.G.1) Identify rectangles – link
(3.G.1) Identify rhombuses - link
(3.G.1) Identify squares – link
(3.G.1) Sort quadrilaterals according to their attributes - link
Understand Area and Arrays
(3.OA.3) Solve multiplication problems: using arrays 2 – link
(3.OA.3) Understand multiplication problems: representing as areas – link
(3.OA.3) Find a missing quotient in a division problem – link
Measure and Estimate Liquid Volumes and Masses of Objects
(3.MD.2) Understand volume and how volume is measured – link
(3.MD.2) Understand mass and how mass is measured – link
(3.MD.2) Estimate mass in kilograms using benchmarks – link
(3.MD.2) Measure mass in grams – link
Draw Scaled Picture and Bar Graphs
(3.MD.3) Draw bars on a graph – link
(3.MD.3) Label and title a graph – link
(3.MD.3) Title and label graphs by looking at data collected – link
(3.MD.3) Determine scale increments - link
Multiply and Divide within 100
(3.OA.7) Multiply using doubles pattern – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply using the half-of-ten strategy – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by subtracting from groups of ten – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by combining known facts – link
(3.OA.7) Divide using fact families - link
Solving Two Step Word Problems
(3.OA.8) Solving two-step word problems using a model – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using parenthesis – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using letters to represent unknowns – link
(3.OA.8) Estimate solutions to two-step word problems – link
(3.OA.8) Assess reasonableness of an answer using front end estimation – link
Adding and Subtracting within 1,000
(3.NBT.2) Use addition and subtraction fact families to solve for unknown amounts – link
(3.NBT.2) Solve addition problems using complements of ten – link
(3.NBT.2) Solve addition problems using partial sums - link
(3.NBT.2) Solve subtraction problems: using number line - link
(3.OA.4) Find the missing quotient in a division problem – link
(3.OA.4) Solve multiplication problems: using properties of 1 and 0 – link
(3.OA.4) Solve multiplication problems: using the distributive property – link
(3.OA.4) Solve division problems: using properties of 1 and 0 – link
Apply Properties of Operations as Strategies to Multiply and Divide
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property by naming arrays – link
(3.OA.5) Understand the commutative property of multiplication in word problems – link
(3.OA.5) Understand multiplication and division relationships – link
Relate Area to Multiplication
(3.MD.7b) Find the area of a rectangle: using side lengths – link
(3.MD.7b) Solve real world problems by finding the area of a rectangle – link
(3.MD.7b) Find missing side lengths by drawing arrays – link
(3.MD.7b) Given the area, find missing side lengths of a rectangle – link
Solve Real-World and Mathematical Problems Involving Perimeters of Polygons
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon – link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a square or rectangle by adding side lengths – link
(3.MD.8) Find the perimeter of a polygon in real world problems – link
(3.MD.8) Find perimeter with missing side lengths – link
Understand Shape Categories and Attributes
(3.G.1) Identify a polygon by its attributes – link
(3.G.1) Describe quadrilaterals by their attributes – link
(3.G.1) Identify rectangles – link
(3.G.1) Identify rhombuses - link
(3.G.1) Identify squares – link
(3.G.1) Sort quadrilaterals according to their attributes - link
Understand Area and Arrays
(3.OA.3) Solve multiplication problems: using arrays 2 – link
(3.OA.3) Understand multiplication problems: representing as areas – link
(3.OA.3) Find a missing quotient in a division problem – link
Measure and Estimate Liquid Volumes and Masses of Objects
(3.MD.2) Understand volume and how volume is measured – link
(3.MD.2) Understand mass and how mass is measured – link
(3.MD.2) Estimate mass in kilograms using benchmarks – link
(3.MD.2) Measure mass in grams – link
Draw Scaled Picture and Bar Graphs
(3.MD.3) Draw bars on a graph – link
(3.MD.3) Label and title a graph – link
(3.MD.3) Title and label graphs by looking at data collected – link
(3.MD.3) Determine scale increments - link
Multiply and Divide within 100
(3.OA.7) Multiply using doubles pattern – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply using the half-of-ten strategy – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by subtracting from groups of ten – link
(3.OA.7) Multiply by combining known facts – link
(3.OA.7) Divide using fact families - link
Solving Two Step Word Problems
(3.OA.8) Solving two-step word problems using a model – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using parenthesis – link
(3.OA.8) Solve two-step problems using letters to represent unknowns – link
(3.OA.8) Estimate solutions to two-step word problems – link
(3.OA.8) Assess reasonableness of an answer using front end estimation – link
Adding and Subtracting within 1,000
(3.NBT.2) Use addition and subtraction fact families to solve for unknown amounts – link
(3.NBT.2) Solve addition problems using complements of ten – link
(3.NBT.2) Solve addition problems using partial sums - link
(3.NBT.2) Solve subtraction problems: using number line - link