Mathematics

At the conclusion of third grade, the child should have mastered recognizing and reading numerals to six digits, demonstrating a knowledge of place value from ones to hundred thousands, and calculating sums and differences of numbers up to four places. They should be able to tell time to the nearest minute and estimate and measure using standard units of measure. They will be able to identify basic two and three dimensional shapes and are introduced to the concepts of area, perimeter, and volume. They will learn multiplication and division facts through the tens and be able to solve problems involving basic facts as well as more complex multiplication and division with remainders. They will be able to read a story problem and determine which of the four operations to utilize to obtain a solution. They will be able to collect and organize statistical data into chart, table, or graph form. They are also introduced to the concepts of improper fractions, comparing fractions, and equivalent fractions. They are introduced to decimals to tenths.

Some useful and interesting websites:

• Math "Concentration" Game: matching math problems with their answers; games available for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• A+ Math: developed to help elementary students improve math skills interactively; includes flashcards, a game room, and a homework helper.
• Telling Time: not exactly about learning to tell time; has plenty of links to all kinds of "time" websites.

  Step by step 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication site.

  http://www.dositey.com/muldiv/mul1ss5.htm

  Baseball Multiplication:

• http://www.prongo.com/math/baseball_multiply.swf