Math

Math We will be using the //Math Expressions// program to meet the third grade math standards. //Math Expressions// was developed to meet the Common Core standards. This program emphasizes in-depth mathematics through real world problem situations, modeling, conceptual language, and “math talk” to help students build mathematical ideas that make sense to them. Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction math facts is crucial for incoming third graders as our 3rd grade standards only cover multiplication and division. There will be periodic timed tests throughout the year to assess their progress towards multiplication and division fact fluency. **Students should be practicing their math facts nightly for at least 10 minutes.** Students will bring math facts homework sheets home to practice, but they may also practice with flashcards, online math fact games, as well as the Xtra Math online program if additional practice is desired.

The Council of Great City Schools has put together a parent resource to help parents understand the Common Core Math Standards for each grade level. Click here for the website. Thompson School District Parent Pacing Map:

Here are some websites you can use to help with math fact practice: Learnzillion.com: Tutorial videos, lessons, and resources for the common core standards. Soar to Success: Assigned review lessons aligned to our Math Expressions curriculum Mega Math Games: Games students can play to practice our math standards.
 * Click on "Number Games" and go to "Up, Up, and Array" for multiplication practice

[|Xtra Math]: A quick 5-10 minute daily math fact practice that keeps track of your child's progress. New facts are slowly added to facts that are already mastered. Math Games at Sheppard Software: A bunch of different games to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts: Fruit Shoot, Pop Up Math, Math MahJong, Matching games, Make 24, and many more. The site also has games for place value, coins, fractions, and other topics. A+ Math Games: Practice all four basic operations with math bingo (matho), hidden picture games, or concentration games. You can also create online or printable math worksheets.

Arcademic Skill Builders: Website with fun, arcade-type games to practice the four basic operations. Both single- and multi-user games. Click on the login button and type in the username and password I provided. If you don't remember it, please let me know so I can get it to you.

Fun 4 the Brain: Practice facts with simple, kid appealing games. You can practice a specific set of facts (2s, 3s, 4s, ...)

Math Fact Cafe: Create your own worksheets and online flashcards for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time and money.