Grade 3 Math
If your child is about to enter his third grade class, it is best to equip yourself with knowledge on what to expect in his grade 3 math class.
A math program for every grade must aim to build up the child’s knowledge of math concepts and continually reinforcing it. Every math curriculum should also include all the necessary math strands that a student should learn.
The major math strands that should never be left out in any math program are algebra, geometry, measurement, and number and operations. Introduction of concepts about probability and statistics and mathematical reasoning are also highly advised.
Basically, a student in a grade 3 math class reinforces his previous knowledge on whole numbers and geometric patterns as well as units of measurements.
He also learns new topics about equations and inequalities, operational and relational symbols, and functional relationships. Attributes of geometrical figures, congruence, and similarity are also introduced in this grade.
The student also learns about more complex numbers like fractions and decimals as well as operations that involve multiplication and division and their inverse relationship.
Towards the end of the grade 3 math class, math strands like probability and statistics and mathematical reasoning should already be introduced.
The student should have an idea on how to collect, record, display, and interpret data. Activities and exercises should include describing events and predicting future events.
In mathematical reasoning, the student should be introduced to the steps in problem solving and tools and strategies to solving a problem. The student should also have a little idea on making generalizations and justifying their solutions.
It is important to remember that all of the major math strands should be incorporated in the students study course. Each math strand should be supported by related math concepts that will help the student build a strong foundation on his math skills.
