By the end of third grade, students deepen their understanding of place value and their understanding of and skill with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers. They estimate, measure and describe objects in space. They use patterns to help solve problems. They represent number relationships and conduct simple probability experiments.
Students represent simple functional relationships.
Students describe and compare the attributes of plane and solid geometric figures and use their understanding to show relationships and solve problems. Analyze problems by identifying relationships, discriminating relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing and prioritizing information, and observing patterns Determine when and how to break a problem into simpler parts Students use strategies, skills and concepts in finding solutions. Indicate the relative advantages of exact and approximate solutions to problems and give answers to a specified degree of accuracy Make precise calculations and check the validity of the results from the context of the problem Students move beyond a particular problem by generalizing to other situations.