Third Grade Math

Tick tock... Telling Time

One of the expectations for third graders is that they learn to tell time to the minute.  In the age of digital clocks and technology, it is often difficult for students to learn to tell time on an analog clock (one with hands).  As with most skills, the more the opportunities students have to practice the more fluent and accurate they will become at using the skill.  You can help your child learn to tell time by practicing at home.  If your child has mastered time to the minute, try asking about elapsed time.  For example, "If it is 3:45 now and we need to leave in 20 minutes, what time will we need to leave?".

Another area that all students can benefit from is practice basic math facts.   Students should be able to orally solve both addition and subtraction problems to 20 in less than 2 seconds by this time in third grade.  Knowledge of basic fact combinations is crucial to being able to move on to more complex problems and concepts.  If you would like additional information or resources to help you practice with your child, please let us know. 

posted by Jenn Fitch