1. Everyday Math Night 3 rd Grade

2. Fast Facts U of C research- based Spiraling curriculum Specific algorithms Many chances to check for understanding Interactive lessons and games

3. Student Materials Student Reference Book Student Math Journal Home Links Manipulatives (ie: slates/calculators/game decks etc.)

4. Classroom Procedures Tear out Home Links each day Stay on track with unit Read and check Family Letters at the start of the unit Home Links- name, date, time Homework nearly everyday Possible “challenge” assignment choice Sign and return graded end of unit assessments within two days of test date

5. Curriculum At A Glance… Addition and Subtraction (ie: facts and number stories) Linear Measurements and Area (ie: measuring using a ruler/ finding area and perimeter) Multiplication and Division (three units- building from fact practice to longer problems and number stories/ depicting multiplication and division in different ways) Place Value in Whole Numbers and Decimals (ie: reading and writing large numbers/ reading numbers on both sides of a decimal point)

6. End of Year Curriculum… Geometry (ie: lines/segments/2-D and 3-D shapes) Fractions (ie: naming and comparing) Measurement and Data (ie: Length/Weight/Mean and Median) Probability (ie: using data to predict outcomes) *** Emphasis all year on mathematical thinking and problem solving along with necessary skills for students (ie: time/ money)

7. Math Assessments Informal assessment (ie: observations/ exit slips/participation) Checks for understanding (starred material) Open Response with rubric Self Assessments End of Unit assessments – Part A (material that should be mastered) – Part B (material practiced but not yet mastered) – Grading of Parts A/B will vary test to test

8. Components of a Lesson Mental Math and Reflexes Math Message Lesson (including hands on activities, math journal pages, math boxes) Game Day (use manipulatives and practice skills through games)

9. Lattice- Multiplication Algorithm Step 1: Write the problem and the appropriate “box” Step 2: Label the numbers around the box Step 3: Use basic facts to multiply each digit together. Place the answer in the appropriate half box. Step 4: Add up numbers on a diagonal. ***Sample Journal Page 226

10. Games to Play… Coin Top It – You will need coin cards – Rules similar to “Addition Top It” on page 270 of SRB Name That Number – You will need number cards – Rules on page 299 of SRB Beat the Calculator (Addition) – You will need a calculator and number cards – Three players – Rules on page 278 of SRB

11. Please Take… Math Routines Sheet Math Algorithms Packet Third Grade Everyday Math Parent Packet Everyday Math Parent Evaluation (Please return back to school)