First Trimester
We will be getting to know one another, reviewing skills and concepts, assessing in Language Arts and Math, and preparing for NECAP testing. Please stay tuned for the testing schedule. We will be testing in early October. You can help your child be successful by reviewing assignments as they come home from school, access Study Island.com to study second grade skills in Math and Language Arts, encourage your child to read directions carefully, and reminding them to check assignments to ensure completion. In addition, please have your child get plenty of rest and eat healthy breakfasts before coming to school.
With special attention to the Manchester School District GLE's (Grade Level Expectations) and the Math and Language Arts curriculums, here's a glimpse of what we will be covering at the third grade level in the first trimester...
Math (Everyday Math Program)
Identify, recognize, order and compare numbers 0-999
Addition and subtraction of 3-digit numbers with regrouping
Write expanded and standard form of a number
Fact families of addition and subtraction (inverse operations)
Demonstrate relationships between addition and multiplication using arrays, pictures, models and words
Multiplication facts (0,1,2,5,10)
Mentally add and subtract numbers to 20
Introduction of Division
Number properties of addition (odd/even)
Field properties (identity, associative and commutative for addition)
Test Taking Skills
Language Arts
Comprehension Strategies
Word Indentification
Story Mapping and understanding story elements
Decoding Strategies
Writing
Listening Comprehension
Grammar
Spelling
Test Taking Skills
Science
Animals
Scientific Inquiry
Homework Expectations
Home/School folders are expected to be brought into school each day and will be sent home every night with homework and completed assignments. All third grade classes may have different assignments for homework. Please refer to your child's homework schedule for specifics. As far as
Homework is a very important part of third grade as it helps to reinforce lessons that have been taught in class, and helps prepare students for upcoming lessons and tests. Please make homework a top priority by scheduling 30-40 minutes each day for your child to study spelling, multiplication facts, read, complete unfinished class work, and homework assignments. Homework is an important piece in developing responsibility as well as building continuity between home and school. Studies show that children who get support in reading and learning at home, do better in school.
In effort to instill good study habits for years to come, please provide your child with a quiet, well-lit place with necessary tools (paper, pencils, etc.) Please stress to your child to take his/her time and do their best work. If your child has questions, they should ask. Please don't give answers away! Your child will learn best from clues if they're having trouble! If your child, at any time, is having difficulty completing homework on his/her own, please contact your child's teacher.