Scope of Skills for 3rd Grade

MATH
Know addition and subtraction facts
Add up to four 1-digit numbers; identify the place value and value of a digit in numerals, through six digits
To know ordinal words through ninety-ninth
To find elapsed time       
To compare money amounts
To choose the operation to solve a problem
To add two 4-digit numbers, with and without regrouping
To estimate sums
To identify extraneous information and solve problems
To subtract 4-digit numbers, with and without regrouping
To know multiplication facts where one or both of the factors are 9 or less
To solve 2-step problems       
To order and compare fractions
To know division facts where the divisor is 9 or less
To add decimals, through hundredths
To subtract decimals, through hundredths
To measure length to the nearest centimeter
To measure length to the nearest  1/4 inch
To find the area of square or rectangle
To multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number
To divide a 3-digit whole number by a 1-digit number to find a 3-digit quotient with and without remainders
To recognize slides, flips, turns, lines of symmetry

READING
Word identification using context clues and phonics
Comprehension       

	Reality/Fantasy (Fact/Fiction)
	Fact/Opinion
	Cause/Effect
	Topic/Main Idea
	Details
	Sequence
	Predictions
	Paraphrase
	Literature Appreciation

LANGUAGE ARTS
Study Skills

	Alphabetical Order to 3rd letter
	Reference Sources – Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus

Vocabulary

	Dictionary Use
	Multiple Meaning Words
	Antonyms
	Synonyms
	Grammar Punctuation – nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs
	Creative Writing – stories, descriptions, friendly letter, poetry

       
HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
Famous American Leaders   
Map Skills
Introduction to the 50 United States
Communities – Past & Present, Building our Government,
Communities on the move, Work Money, Production

SCIENCE
Human Body – Nutrition
Earth Science – Sun, Moon, & Earth – Water Cycle
Physical Science – Energy, Simple Machines
Life Science- Life cycle animals & plants, Roles of living things

BIBLE
Incorporate Biblical truths throughout the curriculum.