Third-grade math expects students to know their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division fact families and use them in equations and two-step word problems. In addition, 3rd graders need to know how to:
- Read and write large numbers through the hundred thousands, knowing the place value for each digit.
- Round and compare numbers.
- Understand equivalent fractions, be able to compare fractions and change mixed numbers to improper fractions.
- Know decimals to the one-hundredth place.
- Use number lines.
- Recognize and write patterns.
- Do mental addition and subtraction.
- Add four-digit numbers.
- Subtract with regrouping.
- Know time to minute and elapsed time in minutes.
- Read and make graphs.
- Determine a shape’s perimeter and area.
- Recognize two-dimensional shapes.
- Measure with both Customary and Metric systems – length, weight, volume and temperature.
- Multiply three and four digit numbers.
- Divide two and three digit dividends.
3rd grade social studies
Social studies class in 3rd grade depends on your school district’s curriculum. Most often 3rd graders study maps, Native Americans, explorers and colonies.
3rd grade science
Third-grade science introduces kids to experiments and using the scientific method with a hypothesis and observations. The science curriculum might cover (depending on your school district) the Earth, weather, the water cycle, states of matter, recycling, astronomy, classifying animals, the human body and astronomy.
Is your child at grade level?
Now you know what 3rd graders are supposed to know, it’s time to ask yourself: Are your child’s skills on par with his or her grade level? How did your child really do with the disruption to school last year? With a Sylvan Assessment, we can find out exactly where your child stands in comparison with his or her grade level, and create a personalized plan to help further his or her knowledge base! For more information, visit your local Sylvan Learning center today!