Grade 3 Mathematics — Term 1, Week 12

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Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) add and subtract fractions with same denominator; (2) represent with models; (3) solve word problems.
Materials	Fraction strips, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	add, subtract, numerator, denominator
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "If I eat 1/8 of a pizza and you eat 3/8, how much did we eat altogether? 4/8!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Model with strips. 2. Write equations. 3. Practice. 4. Word problems. 5. Simplify if possible (1/2 instead of 2/4).
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Quick quiz: 5/6 - 2/6.
Assessment	Correct sums and differences.
Teacher notes	Keep same denominator.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) align decimal points; (2) add and subtract decimals; (3) apply to money.
Materials	Place value chart, whiteboards, play money.
Key vocabulary	decimal point, tenth, hundredth, align
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Add 0.5 and 0.25. Line up the decimals!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Model with place value. 2. Practice adding and subtracting. 3. Money problems: $3.45 + $1.20. 4. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Money shopping game.
Assessment	Correct decimal operations.
Teacher notes	Link to real-life transactions.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) find the rule in number patterns; (2) solve for missing numbers in addition/subtraction equations; (3) create patterns.
Materials	Number cards, pattern strips, whiteboards.
Key vocabulary	pattern, rule, equation, variable (simple)
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "5 + ? = 12. What's the missing number? 7. It's like a puzzle."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice with missing addends, minuends. 2. Use balancing scales model. 3. Create pattern with a rule. 4. Solve problems. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Pattern challenge: share your rule.
Assessment	Correct finding of missing numbers.
Teacher notes	Pre-algebra thinking.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) consolidate all Term 1 extension topics; (2) complete a mini-project: fraction/decimal art; (3) present.
Materials	Grid paper, colours, fraction/decimal templates.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Create a picture using fractions and decimals. Label each colour with its decimal."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Design a picture on a 10x10 grid. 2. Shade squares and write fraction/decimal for each colour. 3. Add pattern border with a rule. 4. Present to class.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Art gallery.
Assessment	Correct fractions/decimals and pattern rule.
Teacher notes	Creative synthesis.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) reflect on Term 1 learning; (2) set goals for Term 2; (3) celebrate achievements.
Materials	Certificates, goal setting sheets, small treats.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Think of one thing you're proud of in math this term."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Write a reflection. 2. Share with class. 3. Set a SMART goal for Term 2. 4. Receive certificate. 5. Celebration game.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Group photo; cheer.
Assessment	Reflection and goal.
Teacher notes	Positive end to term.