Third Grade Checklist
MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR THIRD GRADE PROMOTION TO FOURTH GRADE AT ECCLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
READING
The student…
- scores above level 1 in reading on the FCAT
- scores at or above level 41 on the DRP
- demonstrates 1 year’s academic growth using the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test.
- predicts content and purpose of reading using table of contents, headings, indexes, captions, illustrations and key words
- uses information from a variety of sources to figure out unknown words (ex., letters and sounds, common spelling patterns and grammar)
- uses context clues and a variety of word structures to construct meaning and increase vocabulary including prefixes, suffixes, root words, homonyms, antonyms and synonyms
- develops vocabulary by reading independently and using reference books
- monitors reading on or above grade level by rereading, self-correcting, summarizing, reading on, trying alternative pronunciations and questioning
- identifies main idea, relevant supporting details and facts
- makes inferences and sequences events
- identifies author’s purpose as to inform, entertain and/or persuade
- uses reference materials such as maps, graphs, charts and photos for different purposes (ex., making a report, conduction of interviews and performing a task)
- knows the difference between fact and opinion
- understands the use of comparison and contrast within a selection
- will be able to score 110 words per minute on the DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency test
WRITING
The student…
- demonstrates knowledge and use of graphic organizers/thinking maps to organize information
- is able to write a three paragraph essay that remains focused on topic/prompt and include all writing conventions
- opens a story with a t least 2 sentences and closes a story with at least two sentences with 3 details or elaboration per thought in the story
MATHEMATICS NUMBER SENSE
The student…
- Completes fact and number families
- Finds equivalent names for numbers
- Knows addition and subtraction facts
- knows multiplication facts having 0 or 1 as a factor
- knows division facts
- reads and writes whole numbers through hundred thousands or more
- reads and writes proper fractions and decimal notation in context of money
- compares and orders whole numbers and commonly used fractions
- translates problems into diagrams and models using whole numbers fractions and decimals in money
- knows the value of a given digit to hundred thousands
- explains and demonstrates addition and subtraction and their inverse relationship
- explains the inverse relationship of multiplication and division
- predicts solutions using the four operations
- writes number sentences and solves one-step problems using the operations
- estimates quantities of objects to 250 or more using various strategies
- uses models and charts to determine factors of whole numbers
- has basic knowledge of multiplication facts 0-9
MEASUREMENT
The student…
- uses concrete objects to measure length, weight, capacity, area, perimeter, volume, time and temperature
- measures line segments to nearest centimeter
- knows right angles
- uses schedules, calendars and elapsed time to solve problems
- calculates and compares types of measurement
- compares length, weight and capacity using standard and non-standard units of measure
- determines whether an accurate or estimated measurement is needed
- uses objects, graph paper or charts to solve problems involving estimated measurement
- estimates area, perimeter and volume of rectangular shapes
- selects the appropriate unit and tool of measurement for a solution
GEOMETRY AND SPATIAL SENSE
The student…
- Identify and name 2 & 3 Dimensional Shapes
- knows symmetry, congruency and reflections in geometric shapes
- explores flips, slides, tessellations and 180 degree turns
- compares area and perimeter using concrete and graphic materials
- knows how to identify, locate and plot ordered pairs of whole numbers
- Identify symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry
ALGEBRAIC THINKING
The student…
- describes, extends, creates and predicts visual, numeric and geometric patterns
- analyzes, explains and states the rule for number patterns
- creates a simple word problem for a given number sentence, diagram or model
- knows that an equation is a number sentence stating that two quantities are equal
- uses models and graphs to solve equations and inequalities
Data Analysis and Probability
The student…
- identifies parts of a graph and interprets displays of data
- interprets and compares information from pictographs and bar graphs
- identifies the mean, median, mode and range in a set
- uses technology to compare data and to construct and discuss patterns
- determines the number of possible combinations of items
- calculates the probability of an event and represents all possible outcomes
- designs questions for a survey, depicts the data in a graph and explains the results
- uses statistical data to recognize trends
Ideas for helping your child at home
Language Arts
- Provide experiences for writing such as daily journals, letters and notes
- Read with your child on a daily basis from any sources (ex., books, magazines, poetry, plays and newspapers). Orally ask questions and have your child summarize what was read.
- Encourage your child to identify the author’s reason for writing a book, story or poem
Mathematics
- Have your child time activities you do together such as cooking, playing games or reading and calculate elapsed time for each activity.
- Practice basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts with your child on a daily basis by using flash cards and practice problems. Have your child answer problems by using mental math.
- When shopping with your child, give him/her an amount of money to spend and an opportunity to make decisions about what can be purchased.