Big Idea! How is place value used in our everyday life?LessonCh 1 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions1-1 How do you find a pattern?1-2 How does the 4-step plan help in solving problems?1-3 How can numbers be identified in different forms?1-4 How do “periods” identify the value of numbers?1-5 How does the 4-step plan help you to solve problems?1-6 How do you use symbols (= , < , >) to compare number values?1-7 How do you use a number line to order numbers?1-8 How do you know whether to round up or down?1-9 What digit do you look to round a number to the nearest thousand?

1-10 In what order do you count coins when spending money?

Big Idea! Why are knowing addition facts important for solving everyday problems?

LessonCh 2 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions2-1 Does the order of numbers matter in addition?

2-2Is an estimated or exact answer more accurate when adding numbers?

2-3 How can you use compatible numbers to estimate?2-4 How do you know when to regroup?2-5 When adding money, where do you place the cent symbol?2-6 How does the 4-step plan help you to solve problems2-7 How does estimation help you to check addition?2-8 Why is it necessary to sometimes regroup to add?

Big Idea! Why are knowing subtraction facts important for solving problems?

LessonCh 3 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions3-1 Why is following steps important to find the difference?3-2 Is an estimated or exact answer more accurate when finding the difference?3-3 How is subtracting money like subtracting whole numbers?3-4 How does estimation tell you if an answer is reasonable?3-5 How do you know when to regroup?3-6 What clues help you to choose a problem solving strategy?3-7 When is it necessary to regroup numbers for subtraction?3-8 When is it necessary to regroup numbers for subtraction?3-9 What clues help in deciding which operation to use to solve a problem?

Big Idea! What strategies can be used to solve multiplication problems?

LessonCh 4 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions4-1 How can you use arrays to solve multiplication problems?4-2 How will an array show you the solution to a multiplication problem?4-3 How will an array show you the solution to a multiplication problem?4-4 How do you know what information is missing or extra in order to

solve a problem?4-5 How will an array show you the solution to a multiplication problem?4-6 How will an array show you the solution to a multiplication problem?4-7 What clues help you to choose a problem solving strategy?4-8 What happens to any number that is multiplied by 0?

Big Idea! What strategies can be used to solve multiplication

problems?LessonCh 5 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions5-1 How does addition relate to multiplication?5-2 How can you find the product by doubling a known fact?5-3 How does making a table organize information to create patterns for problem solving?

5-4 How will using models help solve multiplication problems?5-5 How can you use a table to help solve multiplication problems?5-6 What interesting patterns help with the 9 times tables?5-7 What clues help me to choose a problem solving strategy?5-8 How do patterns and models help solve multiplication problems?5-9 How do “( )” help in solving problems?

Big Idea! How does understanding division help when sharing in

everyday life?LessonCh 6 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions6-1 How can repeated subtraction help you solve division problems?6-2 How can you use multiplication to solve division problems?6-3 What clues help me to choose a problem solving strategy?6-4 How do models and related multiplication facts help you solve

division problems?6-5 How do models help you understand the question in solving

division problems?6-6 What clues help me to choose a problem solving strategy?6-7 What related multiplication fact can you use to find the quotient?6-8 Why can’t you divide by 0?

Big Idea! What are some things that might need to be divided

equally among people?LessonCh 7 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions7-1 What are two strategies to solve division problems?7-2 How can drawing an array help you find the quotient?7-3 How can making a table help you solve division problems?7-4 How do fact families help you solve division problems?7-5 How can a related multiplication or division fact within a

family of facts help to find a quotient?7-6 Why is the dividend larger than the quotient?7-7 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem

solving?

Big Idea! How can looking for patterns help us solve problems?

LessonCh 8 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions8-1 How can a model help you create a number sentence?8-2 How can you use the math symbols to solve a number sentence?8-3 How does the acting out strategy help to solve problems?8-4 How do you find the rule when reading a table?8-5 How do you use addition or subtraction to complete a function

table?8-6 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem

solving?8-7 How do you use multiplication and division to complete a

function table?

Big Idea! How do I use measurement in everyday life?

LessonCh 9 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions9-1 How can you find the ½ inch marks on a ruler?9-2 How do you determine what unit of measure to use for

measuring objects?9-3 How do you work backward to solve problems?9-4 How do you decide which metric unit to use when measuring an

object?9-5 How do you find the perimeter of an object?9-6 How do you find the area of an object?9-7 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem solving?9-8 How do you read a thermometer to determine how hot or cold

something is?Big Idea! What tools are used to measure capacity, weight, volume, and time?

LessonCh 10 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions10-1 How do you decide what “customary” unit is most appropriate to use

when measuring liquids?10-2 How can guess and check help you solve problems?10-3 How do you decide what “metric” unit is most appropriate to use when

measuring liquids?10-4 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem solving?10-5 How do you decide what “customary” unit is most appropriate to use

when finding weight?10-6 How do you decide what “metric” unit is most appropriate to use when

finding weight?10-7 How do you find the volume of a solid figure?10-8 How do you tell time using a digital or analog clock?

Big Idea! What are some real world examples of 2- and 3-

dimensional figures?LessonCh 11 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions11-1 What are the characteristics of a 3-dimensional figure?11-2 What determines a 2-dimensional figure?11-3 How does simplifying a problem help in problem solving?11-4 How are geometric figures used in finding/creating patterns?11-5 What makes 2 objects congruent?11-6 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem solving?11-7 How do you determine symmetry in objects?11-8 How do you locate points on a number line?11-9 How do you locate points on a grid?

Big Idea! How can you show data collected from a survey?

LessonCh 12 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions12-1 How do pictographs help organize information?12-2 How do you interpret data from a pictograph?12-3 How does making a list help to solve problems?12-4 How do you create a bar graph from a tally chart?12-5 How do you interpret data from a bar graph?12-6 How do you interpret data on a line plot?12-7 How do you determine the probability of an event?12-8 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem

solving?

Big Idea! What are some real world examples of fractions?LessonCh 13 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions

13-1 How do you write and read fractions?13-2 How do you write fractions that are parts of a set?13-3 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem

solving?13-4 How can you show fractions in more than one way?13-5 How does drawing a picture help to solve problems?13-6 How do you compare and order fractions?13-7 How do you plot fractions on a number line between whole

numbers?

Big Idea! When would you see numbers with decimals in the real world?

LessonCh 14 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions14-1 How do decimals determine place value?14-2 How are fractions and decimals alike?14-3 How do you work backward to solve problems?14-4 How can you relate money to decimals and fractions?14-5 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem

solving?

Big Idea! When would you need to multiply a 2 or 3-digit number by a single digit?

LessonCh 15 Math Connects 3rd grade: Essential Questions15-1 How can zeros help with mental math?15-2 How do you use logical reasoning to solve problems?15-3 How does rounding help in solving problems?15-4 How does breaking the number down help in multiplying

numbers?15-5 What clues help you to determine the best strategy for problem

solving?15-6 When do you need to regroup to find the product of two

numbers?15-7 How do you use the vertical form to find the product of two numbers?