Student:
Teacher:
GRADE 3 SOCIAL SKILLS AND WORK HABITS
We believe these behaviors help children develop into positive and
productive members of our school community.
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Is respectful to self, others, and school property.
Follows class and school rules.
Cooperates with teachers and other students.
Demonstrates self-responsibility and independence in the classroom.
Works in an organized manner.
Transitions easily between class activities.
Completes assignments in a reasonable amount of time.
Puts forth best effort on classwork and homework.
Days Tardy/Days Absent
RELATED ARTS CLASSES
Art
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
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Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
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Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Understands and applies art concepts with creativity, curiosity, and
purpose
Uses tools, materials, and techniques appropriately and effectively
Demonstrates knowledge of various artists, styles, and techniques
Listens, follows directions, and uses time effectively
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Physical Education
Demonstrates use of motor/fitness skills
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Technology
Understands and applies concepts
Listens, follows directions, and uses time effectively
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Media Center
Chooses appropriate literature
Returns books/materials on time
Participates appropriately in activities
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Music
Demonstrates proper vocal technique and performance technique on
instruments
Identifies different instruments and their sounds
Able to read and perform rhythmic and melodic patterns
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
GRADE 3 LITERACY
Writing Attitudes
Works productively and independently
Student:
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Can sustain writing for a period of time
Positively acknowledges suggestions by peers and
teachers
Applies knowledge of writing to other subject areas
Writing Conventions
Uses increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence
structure to express ideas
Uses appropriate mechanics (spelling, grammar,
punctuation) in their daily work
Employs strategies to spell words correctly
Writes well-structured paragraphs
Writes legibly in cursive and/or print
Writing Process
Consistently uses writing notebook to collect
meaningful entries and develop ideas for writing
Drafts focused ideas
Writes with purpose and audience in mind
Works to employ learned crafts and techniques in
writing
Edits drafts using checklists
Reading Skills and Strategies
Reads with fluency and phrasing
Self-corrects when reading
Reads books at the appropriate level for a sustained
period of time
Chooses books at “just right” reading level
Writes quality responses to literature
Takes part in literature discussions with peers and
teacher
Uses a variety of comprehension strategies:
Retelling, Making Connections, Visualizing, Making
Inferences, Determining Important Ideas,
Understanding Text Structure, Summarizing, and
Synthesizing.
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
GRADE 3 MATH
Unit of Study
Student:
Units may be taught out of sequence.
Concepts/Skills
Common Skills
Throughout the Year
1.
2.
Knows addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts
to solve computation problems
Works with accuracy
3.
Analyzes and solves problems using skills and strategies
4.
Can understand and identify appropriate strategy to solve word
problems
Able to respond orally or in written format to explain how
problems are solved
Using estimation to check exact answers
5.
6.
Unit 1: Place Value
7.
Unit 2: Money and Time
Unit 3: Addition and
Subtraction
Unit 4: Measurement
Unit 5: Multiplication
Concepts
First
Quarter
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10.
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12.
13.
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Reads, writes, and identifies place values of digits in whole
numbers through hundred thousands.
Rounds numbers through four digits.
Compares and orders numbers.
Counts and compares amounts of money.
Reads and writes time to the minute.
Determines elapsed time using clocks and calendars.
Adds two-, three-, and four-digit numbers and estimates sums.
14. Uses addition and subtraction properties.
15. Subtracts two-, three-, and four-digit numbers and estimates
differences.
16. Estimates and measures lengths and converts customary units
of length.
17. Estimates and converts customary units of capacity and
weight.
18. Estimates and converts among metric units of length.
19. Converts among metric units of capacity and mass.
20. Reads a thermometer.
21. Uses the Commutative Property of Multiplication.
22. Multiplies with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10.
23. Multiplies with 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Unit 6: Multiplication
Facts
24. Uses the Associative Property of Multiplication
25. Identifies plane and solid geometric figures.
Unit 7: Geometry and
Measurement
26. Identifies congruent figures and a line of symmetry.
27. Finds perimeter, area, and volume.
28. Relates multiplication and division.
Unit 8: Division
Concepts
Unit 9: Division Facts
Unit 10: Data and
Probability
Unit 11: Fractions and
Decimals
Unit 12: Multiplying and
Dividing
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
Divides by 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Uses zero and 1 in division.
Identifies fact families.
Divides by 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Uses line plots to find range and mode.
34. Makes and interprets a pictograph and a bar graph.
35. Graphs ordered pairs.
36. Determines a likelihood of an occurrence and makes
predictions.
37. Identifies parts of regions and groups; writes mixed numbers.
38. Compares and orders fractions.
39. Adds and subtracts fractions and decimals.
40. Uses and compares decimals: tenths, hundredths, decimals
greater that .
41. Multiplies two- and three-digit numbers by a one-digit number.
42. Multiplies and divides money.
43. Divides two- and three-digit numbers by 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
Fourth
Quarter
GRADE 3 SCIENCE
Student:
Scientific Process
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Asks questions that can be investigated through observations combined with scientific
information.
Uses scientific equipment and tools.
Uses evidence (observations, data) to develop reasonable explanations.
Communicates observations and results of scientific investigations (drawing, writing,
content vocabulary, graphing).
Uses prior knowledge or scientific knowledge to predict.
Functions effectively in a team or group setting (talks, listens, participates, performs
group tasks).
Scientific Content: Earth Movements
Understands that the Earth’s surface changes due to slow and rapid processes.
Understands the composition of the Earth.
Scientific Content: Sound
Understands that vibrations cause sound.
Understands that sound travels through different mediums.
Understands properties of pitch and volume.
Scientific Content: Plant and Animal Life Cycles
Understands the life cycle of a plant from germination to seed production.
Understands the life cycles of animals from larva to adult.
Understands the characteristics of living things.
Health
Recognizes the importance of making healthy decisions.
Implements strategies to keep oneself and others safe
GRADE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES
Concepts/Skills
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Demonstrates understanding of topics.
Interprets and correctly makes use of graphs, charts, maps, and timelines.
Explains causes and effects of past and present events.
Understands key elements of New Jersey’s history and geography.
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
Teacher’s General Comments:
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
Fourth
Quarter