Mass and Capacity

Measurement Expectations:

• I can choose benchmarks for kg and litre
• I can estimate, measure, and record the mass of objects using a kg or parts of a kg (half, quarter)
• I can estimate, measure, and record the capacity of containers using a litre or parts of a litre
• I can compare and order a collection of objects using mass or capacity

 

Some games to try:

Measure the Mass of Letters

Baking with Aliens

Time and Temperature expectations

We have now begun our time and temperature unit in which the students are learning to do the following:

• I can read time using analogue clocks to the nearest five minutes and represent time in 12-hour notation (digital time e.g. 4:10)

• I can solve problems involving the relationships between min and hrs, hrs and days, days and weeks, and weeks and years (e.g. How many days are in 2 weeks?  How many minutes are in 3 hours?)

We will be having our Unit Quiz on Wednesday of next week.  Here are some websites for practising:

http://www.abcya.com/telling_time.htm

http://mrnussbaum.com/bedtime-2/

Stop the Clock

• I can estimate, read and record positive temperatures
• I can identify benchmarks for freezing, cold, cool, warm, hot and boiling temperatures for water
• I can identify benchmarks for cold, cool, warm & hot temperatures for air

Here are some games to help you practise reading the thermometer and temperature benchmarks!

Temperature Games

Money Expectations

Welcome Back from March Break!  Hope you all had a nice rest!

We are moving into our Money Unit and the following expectations are the Gr. 3 goals for this topic.

• I can represent and describe relationships between coins and bills up to $10
• I can estimate, count, and represent the value of a collection of coins and bills up to $10
• I can add and subtract money amounts to make purchases or change up to $10
• I can solve word problems applying the skills above

Try to have your child look at prices when you are grocery shopping, online shopping, or running errands.  Have them round to the nearest dollar and estimate what the total cost will be.  When paying for something, have your child help count out the change or estimate how much change you will get from the cashier.  You can also try the following online games:

Math is Fun

Money Games

Making Change

Math Expectations

Fractions Learning Goals

I can divide whole objects into equal parts.

I can divide sets of objects into equal parts.

I can compare fractions and put them in order according to size. 

I can identify the parts using fractional names without using numbers (ex. two thirds, one fourth)

I can solve multi-step math word problems involving fractions using pictures, numbers and words.

Fraction Fling

Our next unit is Multiplication and Division.  You can practise on Xtramath.org - we will be changing it to multiplication!  

Multiplication and Division Expectations

ü I can relate multiplication of 1-digit numbers to real-life situations

ü I can relate division of 1-digit numbers to real-life situations

ü I can multiply up to 7 x 7 using a variety of mental strategies

ü I can divide to 49/7 using a variety of mental strategies

Multiplication Games

0 times table

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djqQ_7vke2Q&t=45s

1 times table

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_L1zD0b5uU

Parent Teacher Interviews

If you are interested in booking an interview to discuss Term 1 Reports, you can use this link to book a time for Tuesday, February 20th.  I will be available from 4pm to 6:30pm.  I will make a note in your child's report card if I would like to request an interview to discuss your child's progress.  Thank you!

You Can Book Me - Ferrarotto

Measurement expectations

We have now begun our unit on Measurement.  We will begin with Linear Measurement where the students must learn to do the following:

• estimate, measure and record length, height, and distance using standard units (cm, m, km)
• draw items using a ruler, given specific lengths in cm
• compare standard units of length and select and justify the most appropriate unit to measure length
• compare and order objects on the basis of linear measurements in cm and m (100 cm=1m)

Practise these skills at home by asking your child to estimate the length of an object in your home, and you give an estimate too.  After, measure it using a ruler or measuring tape and whoever is closest wins 10 points.  First person to 100 wins!  You can also choose an object and ask your child if they would measure that in cm or m.

Here is our anchor chart with benchmarks that you can review at home. 

Math and homework expectations

We are moving on to 3D figures in Math.  The expectations are as follows:

• I can compare and sort prisms and pyramids by their geometric properties
• I can construct rectangular prisms and describe geometric properties of prisms
• I can identify and describe the 2D shapes that are found in 3D shapes 
• I can describe and name prisms and pyramids by the shape of their base

This week's homework will be the last week to incorporate reading response questions.  We will be moving onto writing a Hamburger Paragraph.  The students will be given a topic in which they must come up with 3 interesting details, an opening sentence and a closing sentence.  See the anchor chart below.  Math will remain the same.