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This course provides a comprehensive year-long exploration of
3rd-grade mathematics, skillfully condensed into a single semester
to afford each child a hands-on, immersive learning experience.
The detailed curriculum, outlined below by months, is designed to
foster engaging and active learning experiences, promoting effective
communication and enjoyment. As an educator, my overarching goal
is to inspire each learner to attain their personal best. Employing
a Montessori approach, my teaching style involves the use of
open-ended questions and a thorough understanding of individual
learning preferences to create a positive impact.
The monthly curriculum is structured as follows, with flexibility
offered for preferred class days:
Month of August or January (last 3 weeks of the month):
Topic 1 - Teach and Review "Place Value, Rounding, Addition,
and Subtraction"
Week 1: Place Value
Week 2: Rounding
Week 3: Adding two and three-digit numbers "with regrouping"
Week 4: Subtracting 2 and 3-digit numbers "with borrowing"
Month of February or September: Topic 2 - Multiplication and Division
Week 1: Multiplication review
Week 2: Multiplication 2 digits by 1 and 2-digit numbers "utilizing
various methods to solve problems"
Week 3: Introduction to Division "dividing into equal parts"
Week 4: Division
Month of March or October: Topic 3 - Fraction Fun all month long
Week 1: Fraction intro and Review
Week 2: Identifying equivalent fractions
Week 3: Identifying equivalent fractions
Week 4: Fraction word problems
Month of April or November: Topic 4 - Measurements and Geometry
Week 1: Measurements "what is measurement" Length
Week 2: Length and Weight
Week 3: Capacity and Temperature
Week 4: Lines and Angles
Month of May or December: Topic 5 - Data, Graphing, and Word Problems
Week 1: Understanding Data Charts (Dec 1st)
Week 2: Graphing "line graphs, circle graphs, and labeling a graph"
Week 3: Word problem fun "addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division"
Week 4: Word problem fun "time and money word problems"
Our final week of class will be marked with enjoyable activities,
and parents will receive detailed information about this concluding
week. Should you have any inquiries or require additional information,
please feel free to reach out. Wishing you a wonderful day.
As a teacher, possessing prior knowledge is imperative, and I hold a
degree in Education and Health and Human Services, underscoring my
commitment to providing a knowledgeable and supportive learning
environment.
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