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K–12 Standards

Essential Elements: Grade 3

Other Wisconsin Mathematics sets

Operations and Algebraic Thinking3.OA

  • A

    Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.M.3.OA.A

    1. 1

      Use repeated addition to find the total number of objects and determine the sum.M.EE.3.OA.1

    2. 2

      Use repeated addition to find the total number of objects and determine the sum.M.EE.3.OA.2

    3. 3

      Not applicable. SeeM.EE.3.OA.1and M.EE.5.NBT.5. 

  • B

    Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division. M.3.OA.B

    1. 4

      Not applicable. See M.EE. N.CN.2. 

    2. 5

      Not applicable. See M.EE.5.NBT.6.

  • C

    Multiply and divide within 100.M.3.OA.C

    1. 6

      Solve addition and subtraction problems within 20, when the result is unknown.M.EE.3.OA.6

  • D

    Solve problems involving the four operations and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.M.3.OA.D

    1. 7

      Solve one-step real-world problems within 20, using addition or subtraction. M.EE.3.OA.7

    2. 8

      Identify arithmetic patterns.M.EE.3.OA.8

Number and Operations in Base Ten3.NBT

  • A

    Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic, using a variety of strategies.M.3.NBT.A

    1. 1

      Use decade numbers (10, 20, 30) as benchmarks to demonstrate understanding of place value for numbers 0-30.M.EE.3.NBT.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate understanding of place value to tens.M.EE.3.NBT.2

    3. 3

      Count by tens using models (e.g., objects, base ten blocks, money).M.EE.3.NBT.3

Number and Operations – Fractions3.NF

  • A

    Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.M.3.NF.A

    1. 1

      Differentiate a fractional part from a whole.M.EE.3.NF.1

    2. 2

      Differentiate a fractional part from a whole. M.EE.3.NF.2

    3. 3

      Differentiate a fractional part from a whole.M.EE.3.NF.3

Measurement and Data3.MD

  • A

    Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects.M.3.MD.A

    1. 1

      Tell time to the hour on a digital clock.M.EE.3.MD.1

    2. 2

      Identify the appropriate measurement tool to solve one step word problems involving mass and volume.M.EE.3.MD.2

  • B

    Represent and interpret data.M.3.MD.B

    1. 3

      Use picture or bar graphs to answer questions about the data.M.EE.3.MD.3

    2. 4

      Measure the length of objects using standard tools including rulers, yardsticks, and meter sticks.M.EE.3.MD.4

  • C

    Geometric measurement: understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and to addition.M.3.MD.C

    1. 5

      Not applicable. See M.EE.4.MD.3.

    2. 6

      Not applicable. See M.EE.4.MD.3.

    3. 7

      Not applicable. See M.EE.4.MD.3.

  • D

    Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish between linear and area measures. M.3.MD.D

    1. 8

      Not applicable. See M.EE.3.MD.4.

Geometry3.G

  • A

    Reason with shapes and their attributes.M.3.G.A

    1. 1

      Describe attributes of two dimensional shapes.M.EE.3.G.1

    2. 2

      Recognize shapes that have been partitioned into equal areas.M.EE.3.G.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
Where can I read the official document?
Wisconsin Essential Elements for Mathematics

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