Third-Grade Power Standards
Math
Students will:
Numbers and Operations:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of whole numbers from 0-999 including place value, equivalency, and positive fractional numbers and decimals as part of a whole. M(N&O)-3-1
2. Demonstrate an understanding of numbers from 0-999 by comparing and ordering whole numbers to each other and by comparing and identifying equivalent fractions. M(N&O)-3-2
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction, and multiplication as repeated addition using models, number lines, and written explanations. M(N&O)-3-3
4. Solve problems involving addition and subtraction with regrouping, addition and subtraction of decimals (money), and multiplication tables. M(N&O)-3-4
Geometry and Measurement:
5. Identify, describe, or distinguish among triangles, squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, hexagons, or circles. M(G&M)-3-1
6. Demonstrate an understanding of perimeter of polygons and the area of rectangles using a variety of models or manipulatives. M(G&M)-3-6
7. Measure and use units of measurement appropriately and make conversions when solving problems within a system. M(G&M)-3-7
Functions and Algebra:
8. Identify and extend a pattern using a table, a sequence, or models M(F&A)-3-1
9. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of equality by finding the value that will make an open sentence true, using one operation (e.g. addition, subtraction, or multiplication.) M(F&A)-3-4
Data, Statistics, and Probability:
10. Analyze data using median, mode, least frequent, minimum, maximum, and range. M(DSP)-3-2
11. Interpret charts, tables, or bar graphs to answer questions, analyze data, formulate conclusions, or make predictions. Identify or describe a representation that best displays a given set of data. M(DSP)-3-1, 3-3
Third-Grade Power Standards
Students will:
Word ID Skills and Strategies:
1. Identify multi-syllabic words by using knowledge of sounds, prefixes, suffixes, or variant spellings for consonants or vowels. R 3-1.1
Vocabulary Strategies:
2. Identify the meaning of unknown vocabulary using word parts and context clues. R 3-2
3. Identify and use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and multiple meanings of words in context. R 3-3
Initial Understanding of Literary Text:
4. Identify or describe characters, setting, problem/solution, major events, or plot, as appropriate to the text. R 3-4.1
5. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the text by summarizing or paraphrasing key ideas such as setting and plot. R 3-4.2
Analysis and Interpretation of Literary Text:
6. Demonstrate comprehension of what is read using skills including prediction, making inferences, identifying main idea and details, identifying character traits; and understand the author’s basic purpose and message. R 3-5.1, 5.2, 5.5
7. Make basic inferences about problem, conflict, or solution. R 3-7.1
Initial Understanding of Informational Text:
8. Obtain information from text features such as table of contents, glossary, bold text, headings, charts, tables, and graphs. R 3-7.1
Analysis and Interpretation of Informational Text:
9. Use strategies such as compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and opinion, and make inferences about causes or effects in fiction and non-fiction. R 3-8.3, 8.4, 8.5