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K–12 Standards

Mathematics Essence Statements: Grade 3 (2026)

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Numerical Representations and Relationships: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and manipulate numbers and expressions.

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    Number and operations

    1. 2

      The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and compare whole numbers and understand relationships related to place value. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)3.2

    2. 3

      The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and explain fractional units. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)3.3

    3. 4

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations in order to solve problems with efficiency and accuracy. (Supporting Standard) 3.4

Computations and Algebraic Relationships: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to perform operations and represent algebraic relationships.

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    Number and operations

    1. 4

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations in order to solve problems with efficiency and accuracy. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)3.4

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    Algebraic reasoning

    1. 5

      The student applies mathematical process standards to analyze and create patterns and relationships. (Readiness and Supporting Standard) 3.5

Geometry and Measurement: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and apply geometry and measurement concepts. 

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    Geometry and measurement

    1. 6

      The student applies mathematical process standards to analyze attributes of two-dimensional geometric figures to develop generalizations about their properties. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)3.6

    2. 7

      The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving customary and metric measurement. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)3.7

Data Analysis and Personal Financial Literacy: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and analyze data and how to describe and apply personal financial concepts. 

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    Number and operations

    1. 4

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations in order to solve problems with efficiency and accuracy. (Supporting Standard)3.4

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    Data analysis

    1. 8

      The student applies mathematical process standards to solve problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)3.8

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    Personal financial literacy

    1. 9

      The student applies mathematical process standards to manage one’s financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security. (Supporting Standard)3.9

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Grade 3

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