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Common Core Math Units Grade 3 Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards. © Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved. The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013 Page 1 Sequenced Units for the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Grade 3 In the years prior to Grade 3 students gained an understanding of number and used strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction to add and subtract within 1000. They worked with standard units of measure for length and described attributes of shapes. Two major emphases of the Grade 3 year are the operations of multiplication and division and the concept of fractions. These concepts are introduced early in the year in order to build a foundation for students to revisit and extend their conceptual understanding with respect to these concepts as the year progresses. By the end of the year, students recall all products of two single-digit numbers. Third grade students develop understanding of fractions as numbers, and compare and reason about fraction sizes. This work with fractions is a cornerstone for developing reasoning skills and conceptual understanding of fraction size and fractions as part of the number system throughout this year and their future work with fractions and ratios. To continue the study of geometry, students describe and analyze shapes by their sides, angles, and definitions. In the final unit in this sequence of units, students generalize and apply strategies for computational fluency. This document reflects our current thinking related to the intent of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and assumes 160 days for instruction, divided among 15 units. The number of days suggested for each unit assumes 45-minute class periods and is included to convey how instructional time should be balanced across the year. The units are sequenced in a way that we believe best develops and connects the mathematical content described in the CCSSM; however, the order of the standards included in any unit does not imply a sequence of content within that unit. Some standards may be revisited several times during the course; others may be only partially addressed in different units, depending on the focus of the unit. Strikethroughs in the text of the standards are used in some cases in an attempt to convey that focus, and comments are included throughout the document to clarify and provide additional background for each unit. Throughout Grade 3, students should continue to develop proficiency with the Common Core's eight Standards for Mathematical Practice: 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. S. Use appropriate tools strategically. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 6. Attend to precision. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 4. Model with mathematics. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. These practices should become the natural way in which students come to understand and do mathematics. While, depending on the content to be understood or on the problem to be solved, any practice might be brought to bear, some practices may prove more useful than others. Opportunities for highlighting certain practices are indicated in different units in this document, but this highlighting should not be interpreted to mean that other practices should be neglected in those units. When using this document to help in planning your district's instructional program, you will also need to refer to the CCSSM document, relevant progressions documents for the CCSSM, and the appropriate assessment consortium framework. www.skillnadmellan.com

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Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

Page 1

Sequenced Units for the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Grade 3 In the years prior to Grade 3 students gained an understanding of number and used strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the

relationship between addition and subtraction to add and subtract within 1000. They worked with standard units of measure for length and described attributes

of shapes.

Two major emphases of the Grade 3 year are the operations of multiplication and division and the concept of fractions. These concepts are introduced early in

the year in order to build a foundation for students to revisit and extend their conceptual understanding with respect to these concepts as the year progresses.

By the end of the year, students recall all products of two single-digit numbers. Third grade students develop understanding of fractions as numbers, and

compare and reason about fraction sizes. This work with fractions is a cornerstone for developing reasoning skills and conceptual understanding of fraction size

and fractions as part of the number system throughout this year and their future work with fractions and ratios. To continue the study of geometry, students

describe and analyze shapes by their sides, angles, and definitions. In the final unit in this sequence of units, students generalize and apply strategies for

computational fluency.

This document reflects our current thinking related to the intent of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and assumes

160 days for instruction, divided among 15 units. The number of days suggested for each unit assumes 45-minute class periods and is included to convey how

instructional time should be balanced across the year. The units are sequenced in a way that we believe best develops and connects the mathematical content

described in the CCSSM; however, the order of the standards included in any unit does not imply a sequence of content within that unit. Some standards may be

revisited several times during the course; others may be only partially addressed in different units, depending on the focus of the unit. Strikethroughs in the text of

the standards are used in some cases in an attempt to convey that focus, and comments are included throughout the document to clarify and provide additional

background for each unit.

Throughout Grade 3, students should continue to develop proficiency with the Common Core's eight Standards for Mathematical Practice:

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. S. Use appropriate tools strategically.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 6. Attend to precision.

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 7. Look for and make use of structure.

4. Model with mathematics. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

These practices should become the natural way in which students come to understand and do mathematics. While, depending on the content to be understood or

on the problem to be solved, any practice might be brought to bear, some practices may prove more useful than others. Opportunities for highlighting certain

practices are indicated in different units in this document, but this highlighting should not be interpreted to mean that other practices should be neglected in

those units.

When using this document to help in planning your district's instructional program, you will also need to refer to the CCSSM document, relevant progressions

documents for the CCSSM, and the appropriate assessment consortium framework.

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Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

Page 2

Unit 1: Exploring equal groups as a foundation

for multiplication and division. Suggested

number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

In Grade 2 students have added groups of objects by skip-counting and using repeated addition (2.0A.C.4). In this unit students connect these concepts to multiplication and division

by interpreting and representing products and quotients. Students begin developing these concepts by working with numbers with which they are more familiar, such as 2s, 5s,

and 10s, in addition to numbers that are easily skip counted, such as 3s and 4s. Since multiplication is a critical area for Grade 3, students will build on these concepts throughout

the year, working towards fluency by the end of the year.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

0perations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.0A

A. Represent and solve problems involving

multiplication and division.

1. Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g.,

interpret 5 x 7 as the total number of objects in 5

groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a

context in which a total number of objects can be

expressed as 5 x 7.

2. Interpret whole-number quotients of whole

numbers, e.g., interpret 56 x 8 as the number of

objects in each share when 56 objects are

partitioned equally into 8 shares, or as a number

of shares when 56 objects are partitioned into

equal shares of 8 objects each. For example,

describe a context in which a number of shares or

a number of groups can be expressed as 56 ÷ 8.

3.OA.1.1 Represent a situation in which a number of

groups can be expressed using multiplication. (MS)

3.OA.1.2 Identify a situation in which a number of

groups can be expressed using multiplication. (MS)

3.OA.1.3 Draw an array. (MS)

3.OA.1.4 Explain an array. (MS)

3.OA.1.5 Find the product using objects in groups.

3.OA.1.6 Find the product using objects in arrays.

3.OA.1.7 Find the product using objects in area

models.

3.OA.1.8 Find the product using measurement

quantities.

3.OA.1.9 Explain the objects in equal size groups.

(MS)

3.OA.2.1 Partition a whole number into equal shares

using arrays. (MS)

3.OA.2.2 Partition a whole number into equal parts

using area.

3.OA.2.3 Partition a whole number into equal parts

using measurement quantities.

3.OA.2.4 Identify each number in a division

expression as a quotient, divisor, and/or dividend.

(MS)

3.OA.2.5 Describe a situation in which a number of

groups can be expressed using division. (MS)

3.OA.2.6 Identify a situation in which a number of

groups can be expressed using division. (MS)

In 3.0A.A.1 situations with

discreet objects should be

explored first when developing a

conceptual understanding of

multiplication, followed by

measurement examples involving

area models.

3.0A.A.2 will be readdressed in unit

7 in order to provide students the

opportunity to develop

computational strategies as they

extend the range of numbers with

which they compute.

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

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3. Use multiplication and division within 100 to

solve word problems in situations involving

equal groups, arrays, and measurement

quantities, e.g., by using drawings and

equations with a symbol for the unknown

number to represent the problem.

C. Multiply and divide within 100.

7. Fluently multiply and divide within

100, using strategies such as the

relationship between multiplication

and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 =

40, one knows 40 x 5 = 8) or properties

3.OA.3.1 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve equal groups and

arrays using drawings. (MS)

3.OA.3.2 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

drawings.

3.OA.3.3 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve equal groups and

arrays using equations.

3.OA.3.4 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

equations.

3.OA.3.5 Explain that an unknown number is

represented with a symbol/variable.

3.OA.3.6 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve equal groups

and arrays using drawings. (MS)

3.OA.3.7 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

drawings.

3.OA.3.8 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve equal groups

and arrays using equations. (MS)

3.OA.3.9 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

equations.

3.OA.3.10 Divide an area by side length to find the

unknown side length

3.OA.7.1 Fluently (accurately and quickly) divide with

a dividend up to 100.

3.OA.7.2 Fluently (accurately and quickly) multiply

numbers 0-10.

3.OA.7.3 Memorize and recall my multiples from 0-9.

3.OA.7.4 Recognize the relationship between

3.0A.A.3 will be readdressed in unit

7 and finalized in unit 14 to include

measurement quantities in order to

provide students multiple

opportunities to develop and

practice these concepts.

3.0A.C.7 will be readdressed in unit 7

and unit 15 in order to provide

students the opportunity to develop

computational strategies as they

extend the range of numbers with

which they compute.

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

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of operations. By the end of Grade 3,

know from memory all products of two

one-digit numbers.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving

them.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

4. Model with mathematics.

multiplication and division.

Students use concrete objects or

pictures to help conceptualize and

solve problems (MP.1). They use

arrays and other representations to

model multiplication and division

(MP.4) and contextualize given

expressions (MP.2).

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

Page 5

Unit 2: Developing conceptual understanding

of area. Suggested number of days: 12

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

This unit provides ample time, and should include multiple experiences, for students to explore the connections among counting tiles, skip counting the number of tiles in rows or

columns, and multiplying the side lengths of a rectangle to determine area. Students' understanding of these connections is critical content at this grade, and must occur early in the

school year, thereby allowing time for understanding and fluency to develop across future units.2

Common Core State Standards for Mathematical

Content 0perations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.0A

B. Understand properties of multiplication and the

relationship between multiplication and division.

5. Apply properties of operations as strategies to

multiply and divide. 2

Examples: If 6 x 4 = 24 is

known, then 4 x 6 = 24 is also known.

(Commutative property of multiplication.) 3 x

5 x 2 can be found by 3 x 5

= 15, then 15 x 2 = 30, or by 5 x 2 = 10, then

3 x 10 = 30. (Associative property of

multiplication.) Knowing that 8 x 5 = 40 and

8 x 2 = 16, one can find 8 x 7 as 8 x (5 + 2) =

(8 x 5) + (8 x 2) = 40 + 16 =

56. (Distributive property.)

Note:2

Students need not use formal terms for

these properties. Measurement and Data - 3.MD

C. Geometric measurement: understand concepts

of area and relate area to multiplication and to

addition.

5. Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures

and understand concepts of area measurement.

a. A square with side length 1 unit, called

"a unit square," is said to have "one

square unit" of area, and can be used

to measure area.

3.OA.5.1 Apply the properties to multiply 2 or more

factors using different strategies.

3.OA.5.2 Decompose an expression to represent the

distributive property.

3.OA.5.3 Justify the correctness of a problem based

on the use of the properties (commutative,

associative, distributive).

3.OA.5.4 Use properties of operations to construct

and communicate a written response based on

explanation/reasoning.

3.OA.5.5 Use properties of operations to clearly

construct and communicate a complete written

response.

3.MD.5a.1 Identify what a unit square is and know it

can be used to measure area of a figure.

3.0A.B.5 will be readdressed in unit

9 with a focus on the distributive

property and in unit 12 with a focus

on the associative property.

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

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b. A plane figure which can be covered

without gaps or overlaps by n unit

squares is said to have an area of n

square units.

6. Measure areas by counting unit squares

(square cm, square m, square in, square ft,

and improvised units).

7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication

and addition.

a. Find the area of a rectangle with whole-

number side lengths by tiling it, and show

that the area is the same as would be

found by multiplying the side lengths.

Common Core State Standards for Mathematical

Practice 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

6. Attend to precision.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

3.MD.5b.1 Relate the area to real world objects.

3.MD.5b.2 Recognize area as an attribute of plane

figures with a visual model.

3.MD.5b.3 Explain area as an attribute of plane

figures.

3.MD.6.1 Determine the area of an object by

counting the unit squares in cm, m, in., ft., and

other units.

3.MD.6.2 Connect counting squares to multiplication

when finding area.

3.MD.7a.1 Use tiles to show the area of an rectangle.

3.MD.7a.2 Multiply (b x h) or (l x w) to determine the

area of a rectangle.

3.MD.7a.3 Justify that the area of a rectangle will be

the same using different methods. (Tiling and

formula)

Students analyze the structure of

multiplication and division (MP.7)

through their work with arrays

(MP.2) and work towards precisely

expressing their understanding of the

connection between area and

multiplication (MP.6).

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

Page 7

Unit 3: Developing strategies for addition and

subtraction. Suggested number of days: 12

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

In Grade 2 students used addition and subtraction within 1000 using concrete objects and strategies. In this unit students increase the sophistication of computation strategies for

addition and subtraction that will be finalized by the end of the year. This unit introduces the concept of rounding, which provides students with another strategy to judge the

reasonableness of their answers in addition and subtraction situations. Perimeter provides a context in which students can practice both rounding and addition and subtraction (e.g.

estimating the perimeter of a polygon).

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content Number and Operations in Base Ten - 3.NBT

A. Use place value understanding and properties

of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic. 4

1. Use place value understanding to round whole

numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

2. Fluently add and subtract within

1000 using strategies and

algorithms based on place value,

properties of operations, and/or

the relationship between addition

and subtraction.

3.NBT.1.1 Explain the process for rounding numbers

using place value.

3.NBT.1.2 Identify the place value of the ones, tens,

and hundreds place in a whole number.

3.NBT.1.3 Round numbers to the nearest hundred.

3.NBT.1.4 Round numbers to the nearest ten.

3.NBT.2.1 Identify and apply the properties of

addition to solve problems.

3.NBT.2.2 Identify and apply the properties of

subtraction to solve problems.

3.NBT.2.3 Check a subtraction problem using

addition.

3.NBT.2.4 Check an addition problem using

subtraction.

3.NBT.2.5 Correctly align digits according to place

value, in order to add or subtract.

3.NBT.2.6 Explain and demonstrate the process of

regrouping.

3.NBT.2.7 Fluently add two 2-digit numbers.

(horizontal and vertical set up)

3.NBT.2.8 Fluently add two 3-digit numbers.

(horizontal and vertical set up)

3.NBT.2.9 Fluently subtract two 2-digit numbers with

and without regrouping. (horizontal and vertical set

up)

3.NBT.2.10 Fluently subtract two 3-digit numbers

with and without regrouping. (horizontal and

vertical set up)

3.NBT.A.1 introduces the concept of

rounding, which is new to students

and will be revisited in unit 8 in the

context of multiplication.

3.NBT.A.2 will be finalized in unit

15 in order to give students time to

reach fluency in addition and

subtraction within 1000 by the end

of the year.

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

Page 8

Measurement and Data - 3.MD

D. Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter

as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish

between linear and area measures.

8. Solve real world and mathematical

problems involving perimeters of polygons,

including finding the perimeter given the

side lengths, finding an unknown side

length, and exhibiting rectangles with the

same perimeter and different areas or with

the same area and different perimeters.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

6. Attend to precision.

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning.

3.MD.8.1 Calculate the length of the sides when given

the perimeter of an object.

3.MD.8.2 Calculate the perimeter of a polygon when

given the side lengths.

3.MD.8.3 Solve mathematical problems involving

rectangles with equal area and different perimeter.

3.MD.8.4 Solve mathematical problems involving

rectangles with equal perimeter and different area.

3.MD.8.7 Distinguish between the area and the

perimeter.

3.MD.8.8 Relate perimeter and area to the real world.

3.MD.D.5 is the first time perimeter

appears in the CCSS-M. Students

are not expected to use formulas

until Grade 4 (4.MD.A.3). 3.MD.D.5

will be addressed in full in unit 13

after students have been

introduced to and worked with the

concept of area.

Students use precise language to

make sense of their solution in the

context of a problem and the

magnitude of the numbers (MP.6).

Students also generalize algorithms

and strategies and look for shortcuts

(MP.5).

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

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Unit 4: Understanding unit fractions

Suggested number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

In previous grades students have had experience partitioning shapes into fair shares (1.G.A.3 and 2.G.A.3), using words to describe the quantity. In this unit students extend this

understanding to partition shapes and number lines, representing these fair shares using fraction notation. Similar to how students view 1 as the building block of whole numbers,

students learn to view unit fractions as building blocks-understanding that every fraction is a combination of unit fractions.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Geometry - 3.G

A. Reason with shapes and their attributes.

2. Partition shapes into parts with equal areas.

Express the area of each part as a unit

fraction of the whole. For example, partition

a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and

describe the area of each part as 1/4 of the

area of the shape.

Number and Operations-Fractions5 - 3.NF

A. Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.

1. Understand a fraction 1Ib as the quantity

formed by 1 part when a whole is

partitioned into b equal parts; understand a

fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a

parts of size 1/b.

2. Understand a fraction as a number on the

number line; represent fractions on a number

line diagram.

a. Represent a fraction 1Ib on a number line

diagram by defining the interval from 0 to 1

as the whole and partitioning it into b equal

parts. Recognize that each part has size 1Ib

3.G.2.1 Recognize that shapes can be divided into

equal parts.

3.G.2.2 Separate a given object into equal parts.

3.G.2.3 Describe the area of each part as a fractional

part of the whole.

3.G.2.4 Label each part as a fractional part of the

whole.

3.G.2.5 Partition shapes in multiple ways into parts

with equal areas and express the area as a unit

fraction of the whole.

3.NF.1.1 Explain that the fractional pieces get smaller

as the denominator gets larger.

3.NF.1.2 Explain that the denominator represents the

number of equal parts in the whole. (MS)

3.NF.1.3 Explain that the numerator is a count of the

number of equal parts (3/4 means there are three

¼’s; ¾ = ¼ + ¼ + ¼).

3.NF.1.4 Model fractions as parts of a whole or parts

of a group. (MS)

3.NF.2a.1 Partition (divide) a number line into equal

parts (intervals).

3.NF.2a.2 Identify a given fraction on a number line.

3.NF.2a.3 Represent and recognize a given fraction on

a number line.

The focus of 3.NF.A.1 and 3.NF.A.2a

in this unit is on fractions between

0 and 1. Fractions greater than 1

will be introduced in unit 5.

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

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and that the endpoint of the part based at 0

locates the number 1Ib on the number line.

NOTE: 5

Grade 3 expectations in this

domain are limited to fractions with

denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics.

6. Attend to precision.

Students use number lines to

represent fractions in a new way

(MP.4). It is key for students to have

meaningful conversations around

this concept to develop precise

language about the components of

fractions and location on the number

line (MP.3, MP.6).

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

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© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

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Unit 5: Using fractions in measurement and

data Suggested number of days: 12

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

In this unit students extend their work with measurement and data involving whole numbers to include fractional quantities. Measurement and data are used as a context to support

students' understanding of fractions as numbers. In students' work with data, context is important, because data are not just numbers; they are numbers with meaning. Through

experience with measurement, students realize fractions allow us to represent data much more accurately than just representing data with whole numbers.4

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Number and Operations-FractionsS - 3.NF

A. Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.

1. Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity

formed by 1 part when a whole is

partitioned into b equal parts; understand a

fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a

parts of size 1/b.

2. Understand a fraction as a number on the

number line; represent fractions on a number

line diagram.

b. Represent a fraction a/b on a number line

diagram by marking off a lengths l/b from O.

Recognize that the resulting interval has size

a/b and that its endpoint locates the number

a/b on the number line.

NOTE: 5

Grade 3 expectations in this domain

are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3,

4, 6, and 8.

Measurement and Data - 3.MD

B. Represent and interpret data.

4. Generate measurement data by measuring

lengths using rulers marked with halves and

fourths of an inch. Show the data by making

a line plot, where the horizontal scale is

marked off in appropriate units- whole

3.NF.1.1 Explain that the fractional pieces get smaller

as the denominator gets larger.

3.NF.1.2 Explain that the denominator represents the

number of equal parts in the whole. (MS)

3.NF.1.3 Explain that the numerator is a count of the

number of equal parts (3/4 means there are three

¼’s; ¾ = ¼ + ¼ + ¼).

3.NF.1.4 Model fractions as parts of a whole or parts

of a group. (MS)

3.NF.2b.1 Recognize that a fraction a/b represents its

distance from 0 on a number line.

3.NF.2b.2 Recognize that a fraction a/b represents its

location on a number line.

3.MD.4.1 Use a ruler to measure an object to the

nearest whole, half, and quarter inch.

3.MD.4.2 Collect and organize data to create a line

plot (whole numbers, halves, and quarters).

3.MD.4.3 Create a line plot from given or collected

data, where the horizontal scale is marked off in

appropriate units (whole numbers, halves, and

3.NF.A.1 is repeated here to

include fractions greater than 1.

Common Core Math Units

Grade 3

Adapted from NGA Center CCSS are the sole owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.

© Copyright 2010 National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin January 13, 2013

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numbers, halves, or quarters.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

quarters).

3.MD.4.4 Label a line plot to show whole numbers,

halves, and quarters.

3.MD.4.5 Use a line plot to answer questions or solve

problems.

Students use tools to generate

measurement data (MP.5) and make

connections among different

representations of the quantities and

their relation to the given data

context (MP.2).

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Unit 6: Solving addition and subtraction

problems involving measurement

Suggested number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

The focus of this unit is to develop a conceptual understanding of measuring mass, liquid volume, intervals of time, and using measurement as a context for the development of

fluency in addition and subtraction.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Measurement and Data - 3.MD

A. Solve problems involving measurement and

estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes,

and masses of objects.

1. Tell and write time to the nearest minute

and measure time intervals in minutes.

Solve word problems involving addition

and subtraction of time intervals in

minutes, e.g., by representing the

problem on a number line diagram.

2. Measure and estimate liquid volumes and

masses of objects using standard units of grams

(g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). 6

Add, subtract,

multiply, or divide to solve one-step word

problems involving masses or volumes that are

given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings

(such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to

represent the problem. 7

NOTE: 6

Excludes

compound units such as cm3 and finding the

geometric volume of a container. 7Excludes

multiplicative comparison problems (problems

involving notions of "times as much"; see

Glossary, Table 2).

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving

them.

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

4. Model with mathematics.

3.MD.1.1 Explain time intervals.

3.MD.1.2 Identify minute marks on an analog clock.

3.MD.1.3 Identify minute position on a digital clock.

3.MD.1.4 Relate and explain a number line to the

minute marks on a clock.

3.MD.1.5 Use a “time” number line to measure and

solve addition or subtraction word problems to the

nearest minute.

3.MD.1.6 Use a “time” number line to measure and

solve two-step addition and subtraction word

problems to the nearest minute.

3.MD.1.7 Write time to the nearest minute.

3.MD.2.1 Measure liquid volume in metric units

(liters).

3.MD.2.2 Measure mass in metric units (kilograms,

grams).

3.MD.2.3 Estimate liquid volume using metric units

(liters).

3.MD.2.4 Estimate mass in metric units (kilograms,

grams).

3.MD.2.5 Use the appropriate unit to measure the

mass of objects.

3.MD.2.6 Use the appropriate unit to measure the

liquid volume of objects.

3.MD.2.7 Use the four basic operations to solve one

step word problems with mass.

3.MD.2.8 Use the four basic operations to solve one

step word problems with liquid volume.

3.MD.2.9 Use the four basic operations to solve two

step word problems with mass.

3.MD.2.10 Use the four basic operations to solve two

step word problems with liquid volume.

3.MD.A.1 is included here as an

opportunity to model addition and

subtraction situations with time as

the context.

3.MD.A.2 is addressed in full in

unit 14 to include multiplication

and division situations.

Students can apply the mathematics

they know to persevere in solving

problems arising in everyday life,

society, and the workplace

(MP.1l, MP.4). Selecting and using

appropriate

tools supports the development of

measurement concepts by asking

students to reason about which tools

are appropriate and how to use tools

efficiently (MP.5).

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Unit 7: Understanding the relationship

between multiplication and division

Suggested number of days: 12

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

The emphasis of this unit is for students to develop a solid understanding of the connection between multiplication and division. Students recognize that multiplication strategies

can be used to make sense of and solve division problems. This unit provides students a solid foundation in solving problems with equal groups and arrays, which is necessary to

support future success with measurement problems.5

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

0perations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.0A

A. Represent and solve problems involving

multiplication and division.

2. Interpret whole-number quotients of whole

numbers, e.g., interpret 56 x 8 as the number of

objects in each share when 56 objects are

partitioned equally into 8 shares, or as a number

of shares when 56 objects are partitioned into

equal shares of 8 objects each. For example,

describe a context in which a number of shares or

a number of groups can be expressed as 56 ÷ 8.

3. Use multiplication and division within 100 to

solve word problems in situations involving

equal groups, arrays, and measurement

quantities, e.g., by using drawings and

equations with a symbol for the unknown

number to represent the problem. 1NOTE:

1See Glossary, Table 2.

3.OA.2.1 Partition a whole number into equal shares

using arrays. (MS)

3.OA.2.2 Partition a whole number into equal parts

using area.

3.OA.2.3 Partition a whole number into equal parts

using measurement quantities.

3.OA.2.4 Identify each number in a division

expression as a quotient, divisor, and/or dividend.

(MS)

3.OA.2.5 Describe a situation in which a number of

groups can be expressed using division. (MS)

3.OA.2.6 Identify a situation in which a number of

groups can be expressed using division. (MS)

3.OA.3.1 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve equal groups and

arrays using drawings. (MS)

3.OA.3.2 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

drawings.

3.OA.3.3 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve equal groups and

arrays using equations.

3.OA.3.4 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

equations.

3.OA.3.5 Explain that an unknown number is

represented with a symbol/variable.

3.0A.A.2 and 3.0A.C.7 are revisited

in this unit to extend the range of

numbers to include all numbers

within 100 when multiplying and

dividing.

3.0A.A.3 includes equal groups,

arrays, and area problem types.

Note that multiplicative compare

problems are introduced in Grade

4 (4.0A.A.2).

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B. Understand properties of multiplication and the

relationship between multiplication and division.

6. Understand division as an unknown-factor

problem. For example, find 32 ÷ 8 by

finding the number that makes 32 when

multiplied by 8.

C. Multiply and divide within 100.

7. Fluently multiply and divide within

100, using strategies such as the

relationship between multiplication

and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 =

40, one knows 40 x 5 = 8) or properties

of operations. By the end of Grade 3,

know from memory all products of two

one-digit numbers.

3.OA.3.6 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve equal groups

and arrays using drawings. (MS)

3.OA.3.7 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

drawings.

3.OA.3.8 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve equal groups

and arrays using equations. (MS)

3.OA.3.9 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

equations.

3.OA.3.10 Divide an area by side length to find the

unknown side length.

3.OA.6.1 Interpret division as an unknown factor

problem using the fact families.

3.OA.6.2 Interpret division as an unknown factor

problem using a bar model.

3.OA.6.3 Interpret division as an unknown factor

problem using a number line.

3.OA.6.4 Interpret division as an unknown factor

problem using arrays.

3.OA.6.5 Justify the correctness of a problem based

on the understanding of division as an unknown

factor problem.

3.OA.7.1 Fluently (accurately and quickly) divide with

a dividend up to 100.

3.OA.7.2 Fluently (accurately and quickly) multiply

numbers 0-10.

3.OA.7.3 Memorize and recall my multiples from 0-9.

3.OA.7.4 Recognize the relationship between

multiplication and division.

3.0A.C.7 is finalized in unit 15.

This gives students the

opportunity to develop and

practice strategies in order to

achieve fluency by the end of the

year.

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Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving

them.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

Students make sense of and solve

various types of multiplication and

division problems (MP.1) by using

the relationship between the two

operations (MP.7).

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Unit 8: Investigating patterns in number and

operations. Suggested number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

The focus of this unit is for students to identify arithmetic patterns in order to develop a deeper understanding of number and number relationships. In subsequent units, students will

use the understanding of pattern developed in this unit to strengthen their computational strategies and skills.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Operations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.OA

D. Solve problems involving the four operations,

and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.

8. Solve two-step word problems using the

four operations. Represent these problems

using equations with a letter standing for the

unknown quantity. Assess the

reasonableness of answers using mental

computation and estimation strategies

including rounding.3

NOTE: 3This standard is limited to problems

posed with whole numbers and having whole-

number answers; students should know how to

perform operations in the conventional order

when there are no parentheses to specify a

particular order (Order of Operations).

9. Identify arithmetic patterns (including

patterns in the addition table or

multiplication table), and explain them

using properties of operations. For

example, observe that 4 times a number is

always even, and explain why 4 times a

number can be decomposed into two

equal addends.

3.OA.8.1 Construct an equation with a letter

(variable) to represent the unknown quantity.

3.OA.8.2 Explain or demonstrate how to solve two-

step word problems using addition and subtraction

3.OA.8.3 Explain or demonstrate how to solve two-

step word problems using multiplication and

division (Of single digit factors and products less

than 100).

3.OA.8.4 Represent a word problem with an equation

using a letter to represent the unknown quantity.

3.OA.8.5 Solve two-step word problems which

include multiple operations.

3.OA.8.6 Use mental math to estimate the answer of

a single step word problem. (MS)

3.OA.8.7 Use mental math to estimate the answer of

a two-step word problem.

3.OA.8.8 Justify my answers using mental math and

estimation. (MS)

3.OA.9.1 Explain and model the relationship of odd

and even number patterns with addition facts.

Examples:

• Recognize that the sum of two even numbers is

even.

• Recognize that the sum of two odd numbers is

even.

• Recognize that the sum of an even and an odd

number is odd.

3.OA.9.2 Explain and model the relationship of odd

and even number patterns with multiplication facts.

• Recognize that if at least 1 factor is even, the

3.OA.D.8 will be revisited in unit

15 to address the use of equations

and letters for unknown

quantities.

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Number and Operations in Base Ten - 3.NBT

A. Use place value understanding and properties

of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic. 4

1. Use place value understanding to round whole

numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

3. Multiply one-digit whole numbers by

multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 (e.g., 9

x 80, 5 x 60) using strategies based on

place value and properties of operations.

NOTE: 4A range of algorithms may be used.

Measurement and Data - 3.MD

B. Represent and interpret data.

3. Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar

graph to represent a data set with several

categories. Solve one- and two-step "how

many more" and "how many less" problems

using information presented in scaled bar

graphs. For example, draw a bar graph in

which each square in the bar graph might

represent 5 pets.

product will be even.

• Use divisibility rules identify arithmetic patterns.

3.OA.9.3 Use a multiplication table to locate

examples of the commutative, identity, and zero

properties of multiplication.

3.OA.9.4 Use an addition table to locate examples of

the commutative and identity properties of

addition.

3.NBT.1.1 Explain the process for rounding numbers

using place value.

3.NBT.1.2 Identify the place value of the ones, tens,

and hundreds place in a whole number.

3.NBT.1.3 Round numbers to the nearest hundred.

3.NBT.1.4 Round numbers to the nearest ten.

3.NBT.3.1 Correctly align digits according to place

value, in order to multiply.

3.NBT.3.2 Explain and demonstrate the process of

multiplying a two digit number by a one digit

number using various algorithms.

3.NBT.3.3 Multiply 1-digit whole numbers by

multiples of 10 in the range of 1-90 using different

strategies.

3.MD.3.1 Complete a scaled bar graph to represent

data.

3.MD.3.2 Complete a scaled picture graph to

represent data.

3.MD.3.3 Read and analyze data on horizontal and

vertical scaled bar graphs.

3.MD.3.4 Read and analyze data on scaled picture

graphs.

3.MD.3.5 Use information from a bar graph to solve

1-step “how many more” and “how many less”

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Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

problems.

3.MD.3.6 Use information from a bar graph to solve

2-step “how many more” and “how many less”

problems.

3.MD.3.7 Create problems/scenarios from

information presented on a graph.

Students examine patterns in

arithmetic (MP.7)

and discuss what they discover

(MP.3).

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Unit 9: Developing strategies for

multiplication and division Suggested number

of days: 12

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

The focus for this unit is developing a conceptual understanding of decomposing multiplication problems through the use of the distributive property and the concept of area. Students

are not required to use the properties explicitly, but are encouraged to discuss this concept and use area diagrams to support their reasoning.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

0perations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.0A

B. Understand properties of multiplication and the

relationship between multiplication and division.

5. Apply properties of operations as strategies to

multiply and divide. 2

Examples: If 6 x 4 = 24 is

known, then 4 x 6 = 24 is also known.

(Commutative property of multiplication.) 3 x

5 x 2 can be found by 3 x 5= 15, then 15 x 2 =

30, or by 5 x 2 = 10, then 3 x 10 = 30.

(Associative property of multiplication.)

Knowing that 8 x 5 = 40 and 8 x 2 = 16, one

can find 8 x 7 as 8 x (5 + 2) = (8 x 5) + (8 x 2) =

40 + 16 = 56. (Distributive property.)

Note: 2Students need not use formal terms for

these properties.

Measurement and Data - 3.MD

C. Geometric measurement: understand concepts

of area and relate area to multiplication and to

addition.

7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication

and addition.

c. Use tiling to show in a concrete case that

the area of a rectangle with whole-number

side lengths a and b + c is the sum of a x b

and a x c. Use area models to represent

the distributive property in mathematical

reasoning.

3.OA.5.1 Apply the properties to multiply 2 or more

factors using different strategies.

3.OA.5.2 Decompose an expression to represent the

distributive property.

3.OA.5.3 Justify the correctness of a problem based

on the use of the properties (commutative,

associative, distributive).

3.OA.5.4 Use properties of operations to construct

and communicate a written response based on

explanation/reasoning.

3.OA.5.5 Use properties of operations to clearly

construct and communicate a complete written

response.

3.MD.7c.1 Use tiling to explain the understanding

of the distributive property in area problems.

3.0A.B.5 will be revisited in unit 12

to address the associative property

of multiplication.

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d. Recognize area as additive. Find areas of

rectilinear figures by decomposing them

into non- overlapping rectangles and

adding the areas of the non-overlapping

parts, applying this technique to solve

real world problems.

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Mathematical Practice

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning.

3.MD.7d.1 Explain that a rectilinear figure is

composed of smaller rectangles.

3.MD.7d.2 Model and separate a rectilinear figure

into 2 different rectangles.

3.MD.7d.3 Determine the area of a figure by

separating the figure into smaller rectangles and

adding the area of each rectangle together.

3.MD.7d.4 Solve real world problems involving area

of irregular shapes.

Students use area diagrams and tiling

(MP.5) to model the distributive

property and generalize this

experience to calculations (MP.7,

MP.8).

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Unit 10: Understanding equivalent fractions

Suggested number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

In this unit students develop a conceptual understanding of equivalence. Multiple types of models and representations should be used to help students develop this understanding.

Students will apply their understanding of equivalence in the next unit as they learn to compare fractions. Through repeated experience locating fractions on the number line,

students will recognize that many fractions label the same point and use this to support their understanding of equivalency.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Number and Operations-Fractions5 - 3.NF

A. Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.

3. Explain equivalence of fractions in special

cases, and compare fractions by reasoning

about their size. a. Understand two fractions

as equivalent (equal) if they are the same

size, or the same point on a number line.

b. Recognize and generate simple

equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4,

4/6 = 2/3). Explain why the fractions

are equivalent, e.g., by using a visual

fraction model.

c. Express whole numbers as fractions, and

recognize fractions that are equivalent to

whole numbers.

Examples: Express 3 in the form 3 = 3/1;

recognize that 6/1 = 6; locate 4/4 and 1 at

the same point of a number line diagram.

NOTE: SGrade 3 expectations in this domain

are limited to fractions with denominators

2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.

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Mathematical Practice

4. Model with mathematics.

6. Attend to precision.

3.NF.3a/b.1 Recognize and generate equivalent

fractions. (Denominators are 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8)

3.NF.3c.1 Explain that a fraction with the same

numerator and denominator will always equal 1.

3.NF.3c.2 Write a whole number as a fraction.

3.NF.3c.3 Recognize that some fractions are

equivalent to whole numbers.

[3.NF.A.3] The focus of this unit is

around equivalence. Although the

cluster heading includes

comparison of fraction, fraction

comparisons (3.NF.A.3d) will be

addressed in unit 11.

Students develop understanding of

equivalence by modeling fractions

(MP.4) and communicating their

understanding of what it means for

fractions to be equivalent (MP.6).

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Unit 11: Comparing fractions Suggested

number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

In this unit students build on their prior work with fractions to reason about fraction size and structure to compare quantities. This unit focuses on a single standard to provide time for

students to develop conceptual understanding of fraction comparisons and practice reasoning about size. Students defend their reasoning and critique the reasoning of others using

both visual models and their understanding of the structure of fractions. This reasoning is important to develop a solid understanding of fraction magnitudes.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Number and Operations-Fractions5 - 3.NF

A. Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.

3. Explain equivalence of fractions in special

cases, and compare fractions by reasoning

about their size.

d. Compare two fractions with the same

numerator or the same denominator by

reasoning about their size. Recognize that

comparisons are valid only when the two

fractions refer to the same whole. Record the

results of comparisons with the symbols >, =,

or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by

using a visual fraction model.

NOTE: 5

Grade 3 expectations in this domain

are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3,

4, 6, and 8.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others. S. Use appropriate tools

strategically.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

3.NF.3d.1 Compare fractions based on the size of the

numerator and denominator.

3.NF.3d.2 Compare and explain two fractions with

the same denominator by drawing a visual model

(using <,>,=).

3.NF.3d.3 Compare and explain two fractions with

the same numerator by drawing a visual model

(using <,>,=).

Students will use their

understanding of structure (i.e.,

the role of the numerator and

denominator) (MP.7) to reason

about relative sizes of fractions

(MP.3). Students use various tools

to justify their comparisons,

paying particular attention to the

same-sized wholes (MP.5).

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Unit 12: Solving problems involving area

Suggested number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

The focus of this unit is to use area as a context to further develop multiplicative thinking. In this work, students bridge between concrete and abstract thinking, and use strategies to solve

problems. This includes solving problems involving rectangular areas by multiplying side lengths and solving for an unknown number in related multiplication and division equations.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

0perations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.0A

A. Represent and solve problems involving

multiplication and division.

4. Determine the unknown whole number in a

multiplication or division equation relating

three whole numbers. For example,

determine the unknown number that makes

the equation true in each of the equations

8 x ? = 48, 5 = D ÷ 3, 6 x 6 = ?.

B. Understand properties of multiplication and the

relationship between multiplication and division.

5. Apply properties of operations as strategies to

multiply and divide. 2

Examples: If 6 x 4 = 24 is

known, then 4 x 6 = 24 is also known.

(Commutative property of multiplication.) 3 x 5 x

2 can be found by 3 x 5 = 15, then 15 x 2 = 30, or

by 5 x 2 = 10, then 3 x 10 = 30. (Associative

property of multiplication.) Knowing that 8 x 5 =

40 and 8 x 2 = 16, one can find 8 x 7 as 8 x (5 + 2)

= (8 x 5) + (8 x 2) = 40 + 16 = 56. (Distributive

property.)

NOTE: 2Students need not use formal terms for

these properties.

3.OA.4.1 Determine the unknown number to make a

division equation true with both factors that are ≤

5. (MS)

3.OA.4.2 Determine the unknown number to make a

division equation true with one of the factors is ≤ 5.

(MS)

3.OA.4.3 Determine the unknown number to make a

division equation true. (MS)

3.OA.4.4 Determine the unknown number to make a

multiplication equation true with both factors that

are ≤ 5. (MS)

3.OA.4.5 Determine the unknown number to make a

multiplication equation true with one of the factors

is ≤ 5. (MS)

3.OA.4.6 Determine the unknown number to make a

multiplication equation true. (MS)

3.OA.5.1 Apply the properties to multiply 2 or more

factors using different strategies.

3.OA.5.2 Decompose an expression to represent the

distributive property.

3.OA.5.3 Justify the correctness of a problem based

on the use of the properties (commutative,

associative, distributive).

3.OA.5.4 Use properties of operations to construct

and communicate a written response based on

explanation/reasoning.

3.OA.5.5 Use properties of operations to clearly

construct and communicate a complete written

response.

3.0A.B.5 introduces the

associative property explicitly for

the first time. This property is

fundamental for developing

higher-level computation

strategies.

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Measurement and Data - 3.MD

C. Geometric measurement: understand concepts

of area and relate area to multiplication and to

addition.

7. Relate area to the operations of multiplication

and addition.

b. Multiply side lengths to find areas of

rectangles with whole- number side

lengths in the context of solving real

world and mathematical problems, and

represent whole-number products as

rectangular areas in mathematical

reasoning.

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Mathematical Practice

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

6. Attend to precision.

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning.

3.MD.7b.1 Solve word problems using the formula (b

x h) or (l x w). (real world objects)

3.MD.7b.2 Relate product and factors with area and

sides of a rectangle.

In unit 9, students used various

strategies to solve area problems.

In 3.MD.C.7b students recognize

that they can find area in real-

world situations by multiplying side

lengths-without necessarily using

a rectangular array.

Students move in and out of context

to solve these types of problems

(MP.2) and use their repeated

experience with area models to

recognize that area problems can be

solved using multiplication (MP.8).

Students also explain precisely how

an array corresponds to an

expression (MP.6).

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Unit 13: Solving problems involving shapes

Suggested number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

The focus of this unit is reasoning with shapes and their attributes, including area and perimeter. The standards in this unit strongly support one another because perimeter, like

area, is an attribute of shape. Prior work with area and perimeter allows students differentiate between the two measures in this unit.12

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Measurement and Data - 3.MD

D. Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter

as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish

between linear and area measures.

8. Solve real world and mathematical

problems involving perimeters of polygons,

including finding the perimeter given the

side lengths, finding an unknown side length,

and exhibiting rectangles with the same

perimeter and different areas or with the

same area and different perimeters.

Geometry - 3.G

A. Reason with shapes and their attributes.

1. Understand that shapes in different

categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles,

and others) may share attributes (e.g.,

having four sides), and that the shared

attributes can define a larger category

(e.g., quadrilaterals). Recognize

rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as

examples of quadrilaterals, and draw

examples of quadrilaterals that do not

belong to any of these subcategories.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving

them.

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

3.MD.8.1 Calculate the length of the sides when given

the perimeter of an object.

3.MD.8.2 Calculate the perimeter of a polygon when

given the side lengths.

3.MD.8.3 Solve mathematical problems involving

rectangles with equal area and different perimeter.

3.MD.8.4 Solve mathematical problems involving

rectangles with equal perimeter and different area.

3.MD.8.7 Distinguish between the area and the

perimeter.

3.MD.8.8 Relate perimeter and area to the real world.

3.G.1.1 Define shapes according to their attributes.

3.G.1.2 Compare and contrast quadrilaterals based

on their attributes.

3 G.1.3 Sort geometric figures to identify rhombuses,

rectangles, trapezoids, and squares as

quadrilaterals.

3.G.1.4 Draw examples of quadrilaterals that are NOT

squares, rhombuses, or rectangles.

3.MD.D.8 is addressed in full in

this unit and focuses on

distinguishing between linear

and area measures and

examining their relationship.

Students look for and make use of

structure (MP.7) as they determine

categories and subcategories of

shapes by identifying and reasoning

about their attributes. Students make

conjectures involving the attributes

and measures of shapes and analyze

various ways of approaching

problems (MP.1, MP.3)

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Unit 14: Using multiplication and division to

solve measurement problems Suggested

number of days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

This unit extends students' work in unit 6 to include multiplication and division to solve problems involving measurement quantities.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

0perations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.0A

A. Represent and solve problems involving

multiplication and division.

3. Use multiplication and division within 100 to

solve word problems in situations involving

equal groups, arrays, and measurement

quantities, e.g., by using drawings and

equations with a symbol for the unknown

number to represent the problem.

3.OA.3.1 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve equal groups and

arrays using drawings. (MS)

3.OA.3.2 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

drawings.

3.OA.3.3 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve equal groups and

arrays using equations.

3.OA.3.4 Use multiplication (factors ≥ 5 and ≤ 10) to

solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

equations.

3.OA.3.5 Explain that an unknown number is

represented with a symbol/variable.

3.OA.3.6 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve equal groups

and arrays using drawings. (MS)

3.OA.3.7 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

drawings.

3.OA.3.8 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve equal groups

and arrays using equations. (MS)

3.OA.3.9 Use division (quotient/divisor ≥ 5 and ≤ 10)

to solve word problems that involve area and other

measurement quantities other than area using

equations.

3.OA.3.10 Divide an area by side length to find the

unknown side length.

3.0A.A.3 includes the use of all of

the problem types Table 2 in ((SSM

except for multiplicative compare

problems-which will be

introduced in Grade 4.13

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Measurement and Data - 3.MD

A. Solve problems involving measurement and

estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes,

and masses of objects.

2. Measure and estimate liquid volumes and

masses of objects using standard units of

grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). 6

Add,

subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-step

word problems involving masses or volumes

that are given in the same units, e.g., by using

drawings (such as a beaker with a

measurement scale) to represent the

problem. 7

NOTE: 6

Excludes compound units such as cm3

and finding the geometric volume of a

container. 7Excludes multiplicative comparison

problems (problems involving notions of "times

as much"; see Glossary, Table 2).

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving

them.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

3.MD.2.1 Measure liquid volume in metric units

(liters).

3.MD.2.2 Measure mass in metric units (kilograms,

grams).

3.MD.2.3 Estimate liquid volume using metric units

(liters).

3.MD.2.4 Estimate mass in metric units (kilograms,

grams).

3.MD.2.5 Use the appropriate unit to measure the

mass of objects.

3.MD.2.6 Use the appropriate unit to measure the

liquid volume of objects.

3.MD.2.7 Use the four basic operations to solve one

step word problems with mass.

3.MD.2.8 Use the four basic operations to solve one

step word problems with liquid volume.

3.MD.2.9 Use the four basic operations to solve two

step word problems with mass.

3.MD.2.10 Use the four basic operations to solve two

step word problems with liquid volume.

Students use strategies for

multiplication and division to

conceptualize and solve

measurement problems (MP.1,

MP.2). Students select appropriate

tools and justify their selection for

measuring different quantities

(MP.5).

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Unit 15: Demonstrating computational fluency

in problem solving. Suggested number of

days: 10

I Can Statements Notes/Comments Unit Materials and Resources

This is a culminating unit in which students focus on problem solving in order to demonstrate fluency with addition and subtraction to 1000 and demonstrate fluency for multiplication

and division within 100.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Content

Operations and Algebraic Thinking - 3.OA

C. Multiply and divide within 100.

7. Fluently multiply and divide within

100, using strategies such as the

relationship between multiplication

and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 =

40, one knows 40 x 5 = 8) or properties

of operations. By the end of Grade 3,

know from memory all products of two

one-digit numbers.

D. Solve problems involving the four operations,

and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.

8. Solve two-step word problems using the

four operations. Represent these problems

using equations with a letter standing for the

unknown quantity. Assess the

reasonableness of answers using mental

computation and estimation strategies

including rounding.3

NOTE: 3This standard is limited to problems

posed with whole numbers and having

whole- number answers; students should

know how to perform operations in the

conventional order when there are no

parentheses to specify a particular order

(Order of Operations).

3.OA.7.1 Fluently (accurately and quickly) divide with

a dividend up to 100.

3.OA.7.2 Fluently (accurately and quickly) multiply

numbers 0-10.

3.OA.7.3 Memorize and recall my multiples from 0-9.

3.OA.7.4 Recognize the relationship between

multiplication and division.

3.OA.8.1 Construct an equation with a letter

(variable) to represent the unknown quantity.

3.OA.8.2 Explain or demonstrate how to solve two-

step word problems using addition and

subtraction

3.OA.8.3 Explain or demonstrate how to solve two-

step word problems using multiplication and

division (Of single digit factors and products less

than 100).

3.OA.8.4 Represent a word problem with an equation

using a letter to represent the unknown quantity.

3.OA.8.5 Solve two-step word problems which

include multiple operations.

3.OA.8.6 Use mental math to estimate the answer of

a single step word problem. (MS)

3.OA.8.7 Use mental math to estimate the answer of

a two-step word problem.

3.OA.8.8 Justify my answers using mental math and

3.OA.D.8 was introduced in unit 8

and is finalized in this unit to include

the use of letters to represent

unknown quantities in equations.

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Number and Operations in Base Ten - 3.NBT

A. Use place value understanding and properties

of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic. 4

2. Fluently add and subtract within

1000 using strategies and

algorithms based on place value,

properties of operations, and/or

the relationship between addition

and subtraction.

NOTE: 4A range of algorithms may be used.

Common Core State Standards for

Mathematical Practice

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning.

estimation. (MS)

3.NBT.2.1 Identify and apply the properties of

addition to solve problems.

3.NBT.2.2 Identify and apply the properties of

subtraction to solve problems.

3.NBT.2.3 Check a subtraction problem using

addition.

3.NBT.2.4 Check an addition problem using

subtraction.

3.NBT.2.5 Correctly align digits according to place

value, in order to add or subtract.

3.NBT.2.6 Explain and demonstrate the process of

regrouping.

3.NBT.2.7 Fluently add two 2-digit numbers.

(horizontal and vertical set up)

3.NBT.2.8 Fluently add two 3-digit numbers.

(horizontal and vertical set up)

3.NBT.2.9 Fluently subtract two 2-digit numbers with

and without regrouping. (horizontal and vertical

set up)

3.NBT.2.10 Fluently subtract two 3-digit numbers

with and without regrouping. (horizontal and

vertical set up)

Students demonstrate fluency in

multiplication and division within 100

using various strategies and the

properties of these operations

(MP.5). They also represent these

calculations and problem situations

abstractly using letters (MP.2).