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Readers also learn how to assess their own progress.
The student booklet for grade 3 provides practice with word problems, applying such math strategies as making a list, acting the problems out, and finding and applying patterns. An example a problem requiring a graphing strategy is making a pictograph to determine who in the class read the most books. Short answer questions following the problem direct the students through the appropriate reasoning process. It also contains review lessons and questions related to the problem solving process. The teacher's guide offers teaching tips and assessment suggestions for both teacher and students, in addition to supplying reproducible sheets related to these activities.