Mathology by the Grades
Grade 3
Mathology Grade 3 is comprised of:
- 18 Little Books, with corresponding annotated Teacher's Guides
- Digital versions of the Little Books, with audio and an interactive activity
- Digital versions of the Teacher’s Guide with modifiable line masters and assessment masters, and the student story with and without words for projection
- Mathology.ca, a simple online tool for teachers containing rich math lessons and pedagogical supports (in development)
More Grade 3 Mathology classroom resources coming soon!
Grade 3 Little Books
Use the friendly medium of little books to engage learners and provide rich opportunities for teaching and learning with Mathology Little Books.
Number
Fantastic Journeys
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- estimate quantities to 1000
- compare/order quantities to 1000
Hockey Homework
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- split wholes into equal parts (fractions)
- compare fractions
Finding Buster
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- compose to 1000 based on place-value
- compare/order numbers to 1000
How Numbers Work
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- compose/decompose 3-digit numbers
- find and use number patterns
Math Makes Me Laugh
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 1000
- estimate, compare, and order numbers to 1000
The Street Party
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 1000
- compare/order numbers to 1000 (further developed)
Planting Seeds
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 1000
- develop concept of multiplication
Sports Camp
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be multiplied (by grouping units) and divided (by splitting into units) to determine how many or how much.
- model and solve equal grouping/sharing problems
- relate adding to multiplying, subtracting to dividing
Calla’s Jingle Dress
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be multiplied (by grouping units) and divided (by splitting into units) to determine how many or how much.
- multiply and divide to 50
- add and subtract to 100
Patterning and Algebra
Namir’s Marvellous Masterpieces
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- investigate growing and shrinking patterns (further developed)
- use equations to represent simple growing and shrinking patterns
A Week of Challenges
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- use properties of equality to solve problems
- use the language of algebra
Measurement
Goat Island
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- measure time, temperature, and length
- explore units of measure and their relationships
Measurements About YOU!
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- estimate, measure, and compare attributes
- identify and relate measures
The Bunny Challenge
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- estimate, measure, and compare area
- estimate, measure, and compare perimeter
Geometry
WONDERful Buildings
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be explored and compared based on attributes.
- identify, describe, and compare 2-D shapes and 3-D solids
- compose and decompose 2-D shapes and 3-D solids
Gallery Tour
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be transformed in many ways.
- describe and compare transformations
- identify, describe, and compare 2-D shapes
Data Management and Probability
Welcome to The Nature Park
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- interpret charts, tables, pictographs, and bar graphs
- draw conclusions from data displays
Chance
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- explore the likelihood of different outcomes
- investigate the fairness of games
Mathology.ca
A simple online tool for teachers containing rich math lessons and pedagogical supports, powered by five core functionalities.
- Search: Search for lessons by keyword, by curriculum, or by the Learning Progression
- Plan: Create teaching plans based on preferences and needs
- Teach: Access lesson content and assets
- Assess & Track: Record and keep track of assessments of students and access a dashboard summarizing the data
- Professional Learning: Access professional learning videos and assets that are relevant to the chosen content
Mathology.ca for Grade 3 is currently in development
