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These are the core
grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and benchmarks that
should be taught during third grade and represent what a student will
learn. They are written from the student point of view. These grade level
expectations are aligned with McRel standards and the standards-based
progress report we use. The number listed is in reference to McRel 3rd
edition; the number listed for Religion standard is in reference to "By
Their Fruits You Shall Know Them," Lorraine Ozar. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level which is
appropriate considering a student’s development. |
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ART
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1. Understands and applies media
techniques and processes related to visual arts
*Maintains an imaginative approach while following simple
instructions
*Uses art materials appropriately
*Has experience using different art media
*Reviews primary, secondary, and neutral colors
*Mixes primary colors to create secondary colors using a
variety of media
2. Knows how to use structures and functions of art
*Follows simple instructions, but maintains an imagination
while creating art
*Learns and applies the elements (line, shape, color, space,
texture, form) and principles of design
(proportion, rhythm, dominance, balance and/or unity)
*Draws a still life
*Draws a self portrait of head and shoulders with expanding
details
*Learns different ways of shading
*Expresses creativity through art projects
3. Knows range of subject matter
*Uses art symbols to communicate and convey ideas
*Uses shapes and lines in drawings and paintings
4. Understands the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
*Identifies specific works of art as belonging to particular
cultures, times, and places - art appreciation
5. Understands the characteristics and merits of one’s own artwork and the
artwork of others
*Understands that specific art works can elicit different
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GUIDANCE/HUMAN GROWTH
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Working with Others
*Contributes to the overall effort of a group
*Uses conflict-resolution techniques
*Works well with diverse individuals and in diverse
situations
*Displays effective interpersonal communication skills
*Demonstrates leadership skills
Self-Regulation
*Sets and manages goals
*Performs self-appraisal
*Considers risks
*Maintains a healthy self-concept
*Restrains impulsivity
Human Growth and Development - derived
in part from Growing in Love, Harcourt Religion Publishers
*Understands that all people are created in God’s image
*Recognizes that all people have good qualities and work to overcome bad
habits
*Recognizes that boys and girls are equal partners in God’s
plan for creation
*Understands tenets of a safe environment
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LANGUAGE ARTS
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Writing
1. Uses general skills and strategies in the writing process
*Applies the writing process
*Writes effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes
*Handwriting - writes legibly using proper size and spacing
2. Uses stylistic and rhetorical techniques in written composition
*Demonstrates an understanding of the English language, i.e.,
usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
3. Writes with a command of the grammatical and mechanical conventions of
composition
*Applies rules of grammar usage, punctuation and
capitalization in writing
*Identifies and uses parts of speech correctly (nouns,
pronouns, verbs, adjectives)
4. Gathers and uses information for research purposes
*Effectively uses media resources to gather information
Reading
5. Reading Process - Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading
process
*Uses library/media center on regular basis
*Uses a variety of decoding skills
*Uses graphic aids and references to locate and organize
information, e.g., table of contents, glossary, and dictionary
*Monitors own reading strategies and makes modifications
*Makes appropriate book selections to gain knowledge and for
personal enjoyment
6/7. Reading Comprehension - Uses reading skills and strategies to
understand and interpret a variety of literary works
and informational texts
*Responds to literary and informational texts
(oral, written, artistic)
*Understands stated information
*Summarizes a book or article in report form
*Determines the meaning of new words from their
context
*Draws conclusions, makes inferences, and deduces
meaning
*Demonstrates understanding of the story
structure by identifying character, setting and plot, as well as beginning,
middle and end of story
*Infers traits, feelings, and motives of
characters
*Interprets information in new contexts
*Interprets non literal language
*Determines the main idea of a text
*Develops and uses a variety of comprehension
strategies, cause/effect; compare/contrast; classify/categorize,
drawing conclusion, predicting outcomes, and giving details of main idea *Identifies the author’s views or purpose
*Analyzes the style or structure of a text
*Engages in daily silent reading
Listening and Speaking
8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes; listens
actively
*Expresses ideas
clearly
*Participates effectively in group discussion
*Listens, views, and asks questions to collect information
Viewing
9. Uses viewing skills and strategies
to understand and interpret visual media
*Understands the main idea or message in visual media, e.g.,
pictures, cartoons, weather reports, etc.
*Knows different elements from films, videos,
television, and other visual media that appeal to him or her, e.g., scary parts,
action segments, particular characters, color, sound effects, etc.
*Understands similarities and
differences between real life and life depicted in visual media
Media
10. Understands the characteristics and components of the media
*Knows the various types of media
*Understands that there are common conventions
used in the media
*Understands that media messages and products are
created by people and represent real and imaginary experience
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MATH
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1. Problem solving - Uses a variety of
strategies in the problem-solving process
*Solves single-step and multiple-step math problems
*Constructs physical representations for complex problems
*Identifies extraneous or insufficient information in
problems
*Chooses a method for solving a problem - some methods more
helpful than others
2. Concept of Numbers - Understands and applies basic and advanced
properties of the concept of numbers
*Uses estimation strategies - estimates measurements with
appropriate precision
*Uses standard rounding to estimate
*Uses order of magnitude to estimate
*Uses number sense to estimate
*Adds and subtracts 3 digit numbers with renaming
*Compares and orders three digit numbers
*Reads and writes fractions to 1/8
*Reads and writes whole numbers through four digits
*Uses number lines to model a variety of numbers
*Represents, compares, and orders numbers
*Describes and applies properties of numbers
*Classifies numbers by divisibility
*Demonstrates ways of performing operations
*Uses place value; writes numbers in standard, expanded, and
exponential form
*Uses and interprets operational and relationship symbols
*Solves equations and inequalities
*Uses variable expressions to model situations
*Explores numerical patterns
3. Computation - Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the
process of computation
*Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides whole numbers and
decimals with accuracy
*Understands that choices must be made when determining which
operation to use.
*Memorizes the multiplication and division facts of
0, 1, 2, 5, and 10
*Counts and shows amounts of money to $10.00
4. Measurement - Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of
the concept of measurement
*Tells time to the nearest minute
*Reads a calendar
*Measures length/distance, time, temperature, weight, mass,
and volume
*Identifies and uses appropriate units of measurement
*Measures in Standard units to nearest inch/foot, cup/pint,
quart/pound/gallon
*Measures in Metric units to nearest centimeter, meter, liter
or kilogram
5. Geometry - Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the
concepts of geometry
*Identifies circles, triangles, squares, rectangles,
pentagons, hexagons and octagons
*Identifies and categorizes simple geometric shapes such as
cones, spheres, rectangular prisms and cubes
*Identifies, classifies, and compares geometric figures
*Describes geometric properties, patterns, and relationships
*Applies the concepts of perimeter, area, and volume
6. Data analysis - Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of
statistics and data analysis
*Gathers and records data to make generalizations
*Reads amounts on scales of bar and line graphs
*Locates amounts in specific cells of a table
*Compares quantities to determine ranks, sums, or differences
and to find ratios
*Uses tables and graphs to determine rates or identify
trends, understand underlying or functional
relationships, and generalize or draw conclusions
7. Probability - Understands and applies basic concepts of probability
*Predicts outcome of events
*Applies probability concepts and counting rules
*Understands and applies measures of central tendency and
variability
8. Functions and Algebra - Understands and applies basic concepts of
functions and algebra
*Recognizes and extends basics number
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MUSIC
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1. Sings alone and with others a varied
repertoire of music
*Performs simple songs and ostinatos with appropriate tone,
pitch, dynamics, rhythm with or without
accompaniment
*Sings partner songs and rounds in small groups and is able
to sing own part
*Sings and speaks ostinatos (repetitions of a short musical
pattern)
*Can sing and identify scale
*Participates and contributes in class activities
2. Performs on instruments alone and together, a varied repertoire of
music
*Performs on classroom percussion instruments
*Finds and performs steady beat
*Improvises melody given a simple rhythm and pentatonic
melodic instrument (xylophone, metallophone,
glockenspiel)
*Creates movement to accompany music or poems
*Demonstrates melody visually, orally, and through movement
(upward, downward etc.)
*Identifies orchestra instruments aurally (by sound)
3. Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments
*Improvises short songs and instrumental
pieces
4. Composes and arranges music within specified guidelines
*Creates musical accompaniments
5. Reads and notates music
*Understands musical notations
*Identifies standard musical symbols, e.g., dynamics, tempo,
and articulation
*Identifies notes on the scale
6. Knows and applies criteria to music and musical performances
*Appreciates music and is able to analyze in simple terms
7. Understands relationships between music and history and culture
*Knows and demonstrates appropriate audience behavior
*Understands the role of musicians (i.e., song leader,
conductor, composer, and performer) in various musical
settings and culture
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY/CITIZENSHIP
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*Interacts respectfully with others
*Works effectively as a team member
*Makes an effort to solve social problems
*Participates appropriately
*Follows directions
*Works independently
*Completes high quality work
*Completes homework assignments |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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1. Uses a variety of basic and advanced
movement forms (running, skipping, hopping, eye-hand/eye-foot
coordination-dribbling while running)
*Demonstrates knowledge of concepts
*Demonstrates fundamental skills
2. Uses movement concepts and principles in development of motor skills
*Maintains balance while bearing weight on a variety of body
parts
*Demonstrates changing direction and force using locomotion
patterns
*Understands a variety of relationships with objects
(over/under, behind, through, etc.)
*Uses basic offensive and defensive strategies in
unstructured game environments
3. Understands benefits and costs associated with participation in
physical activity
*Is aware of basic body function changes during physical
activity
*Knows factors that inhibit participation in physical
activity, e.g., substance abuse
*Develops kinesthetic awareness (balance, base of support,
personal space)
4. Understands how to monitor and maintain a healthy enhanced level of
physical fitness
*Understands wellness - demonstrate benefits of healthy life
style
*Develops an understanding of and utilizes body awareness,
body parts, shapes, symmetry etc.
*Identifies the health benefits and participation in physical
activity
5. Understands the social and personal responsibility associated with
participation in physical activity
*Demonstrates the willingness to join in an activity
*Demonstrates good sportsmanship
*Understands safety concepts
*Plays and cooperates with others regardless of personal
differences
*Follows appropriate rules, procedures, and behaviors while
participating in games/activities
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RELIGION
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1. Reads, interprets, and applies Scripture
to life
*Participates in discussion
*Knowledge of content
*Continues study of parables and scripture
*Studies lives of Saints
*Knows that the psalms are prayers written long ago and
intended to be sung
*Knows that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
*Understands that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are
wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge,
piety, and the fear of the Lord
2. Illustrates basic understanding of
Catholic dogma and doctrine in light of the “Catechism for the Catholic
Church”
*Recognizes the commandments as God’s law of love
*Realizes and applies the Beatitudes as Jesus’ code to follow
for perfect love and happiness
*Develops a deeper realization of role of Mary as Mother of
Jesus and our mother
3. Demonstrates the importance of
sacraments, with an emphasis on the centrality of the Eucharist in the
life of Catholics
*Develops a greater understanding of the sacrament of Baptism
*Recognizes that through Baptism, everyone is called to serve
God and others through the married, ordained,
vowed religious or single life
*Recognizes and experiences the loving presence of Jesus in
the Sacraments (Baptism, Conciliation,
Eucharist)
4. Makes moral decisions consistent with
Church teachings
*Realizes that God’s plan is that people be good in order to
live with God forever in heaven
*Recognizes that God gives us rules for living a life of love
*Recognizes that from the beginning of life to death; human
beings grow and develop in a given sequence,
but the rules and patterns differ for each individual
5. Acknowledges and affirms the diverse
cultural expressions of Catholicism
*Recognizes the many gifts, talents and abilities that God
has provided each of us
6. Applies Catholic principles to
interpersonal relations (e.g., family, peers, work, society, Church, etc.)
*Practices Christian action toward others
7. Uses effective community building skills
in relating with others
*Applies skills to concrete life situations - is
considerate of others and their feelings
8. Critiques societal structures in light
of Catholic social justice principles and apply to social and personal
situations
*Practices Christian action toward others
*Understands various roles and ministries in the Church
*Recognizes that boys and girls are equal partners in God’s
plan for creation
9. Engages in service to the community
(e.g., family, parish, local, national and global) in response to the
Gospel cal
*Practices Christian action toward others
*Participates in parish and community service
projects
*Understands various roles and ministries in the
Church
*Reflects on what it means to be a Catholic
church
10. Exercises responsible stewardship for
the gift of creation
*Practices Christian action toward others
*Responds joyfully to God’s call to give of one’s
self in love to God and others by showing one’s time,
talents and treasures with the Church (stewardship)
11. Examines the variety of Christian life styles as ways to respond to
the baptismal call to a life of service
*Participates in parish and community
service projects
12. Uses appropriate resources to plan and
participate in liturgy and other prayer experiences
*Takes part in planning liturgies and para-liturgies
*Recognizes that the Lord’s Day is honored as a
celebration of Resurrection and a holy day of
obligation
13. Uses a variety of prayer forms (e.g., traditional, spontaneous,
devotional, multicultural) to enrich and express
personal and communal spirituality
*Develops a personal relationship with Jesus that
evokes a response of generous love
*Understands that there are prayers of praise and
blessing, petition, thanksgiving, and
contrition
*Recognizes some ways to express one’s belief in
the Holy Trinity are with the Sign of the Cross and
the Apostle’s Creed
*Can recite and use the designated prayers and
gestures; Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary,
Grace before/after meals, Morning Prayer, Doxology (Glory Be), Act of
Contrition, Rosary,
Apostles’ Creed and other prayers of cultural/liturgical significance
14. Demonstrates an understanding of
liturgical seasons and feasts
*Increases knowledge of Church’s liturgical
seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter
*Recognizes that the Church year also includes
special feasts in honor of Mary and the saints
*Understands that the Church has certain days of
obligation on which to worship together as
community
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SCIENCE
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Earth and Space
*Understands essential ideas about the
composition/structure of the universe and the earth’s place in it
*Identifies phases of the moon
*Describes different types and uses of earth materials and
how they are formed, i.e. rocks, minerals and soil
*Describes the water cycle
*Knows the weather cycle
*Knows the night and day cycle
Life Science
*Knows that plants and animals have life cycles and are
different for different organisms
*Recognizes animal adaptation to their environment
*Demonstrates that plants and animals depend on each other
*Recognizes that fossils provide historical evidence of
plants and animals from long ago
*Describes the skeletal and muscular systems
*Knows that characteristics of an organism are inherited from
the parents or interactions with the environment
Physical Science
*Identifies and describes the chemical and physical
properties of matter
*Describes the different forms of energy, e.g., electrical,
heat, light, and magnetism
*Describes characteristics of sound and how it travels
*Identifies the different simple machines located within
various compound machines
Nature of Science and Technology
*Realizes that people continue to discover
and invent new ways of doing things by using a variety of tools
*Uses scientific method (asks questions observes records and
interprets results)
Health
*Identifies food groups/pyramid and a balanced meal
*Identifies and shares feelings
*Identifies practices that promote good health
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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Civics
*Defines a community as a place where people live and work
*Knows the basic tenets of democracy and the symbols that
represent it
*Demonstrates an understanding of government
*Understands the need for rules and laws
*Demonstrates the responsibilities of good citizenship
*Understands differences and similarities among people of
different cultures
Economics
*Understands that people need to make choices
*Knows that goods and services have a price and a role in
society
*Recognizes that a community’s location, climate, and natural
resources affect production,
growth, and change within itself
Geography
*Knows how the
characteristics of places are shaped by physical and human processes,
e.g., land
use, vegetation, building of roads
*Knows characteristics of a variety of regions
*Understands characteristics of ecosystems
*Identifies and distinguishes cities, suburbs and rural areas
*Uses map skills: symbols, key, map scale, and compass
*Interprets and uses charts, maps, graphs, and globes
*Demonstrates an understanding that there are different
countries in the world with their distinct
governmental processes
*Identifies major cities, oceans, and continents
Historical Understanding
*Knows the history of the local community and its founding
*Explores information about the Native Americans, the
Pilgrims, and the Pioneers
*Understands the broadly defined eras in history; can construct a timeline
*Knows ways that families transmitted their beliefs and
values
*Understands the causes and nature of movements of groups of
people into and within the United
States
*Knows the background of the folk lore, legends, songs, etc.
of different regions
*Understands major discoveries and inventors of science and
technology in the nation’s history
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TECHNOLOGY
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1. Knows characteristics
and computer hardware and operating systems (NETS 1)
*Knows and is able to properly use the more advanced features
of the computer keyboard
*Uses proper fingering for all keys, beginning from home row,
maintaining proper posture while
using the keyboard
*Uses input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control)
and output devices (e.g., monitor,
printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audio tapes, CDs, and
other technologies.
*Applies technology skills
2. Knows characteristics and computer software programs (NETS 2)
*Practices responsible use of technology systems and software
*Uses a word processor to edit, copy, move, save and print
text with some formatting, e.g.,
centering lines, using tabs, forming paragraphs
*Knows basic features of databases
*Uses menu options and commands
3. Understands relationships among science, technology, society, and the
individual (NETS 3, 4, 5, 6)
*Works cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family
members, and others when using
technology
*Effectively uses media resources to gather information
*Demonstrates positive social and ethical behaviors when
using technology, e.g., illegally copying
software, software piracy, copyright laws
*Effectively uses media resources to gather information
*Knows areas in which technology has improved human lives,
e.g., transportation, nutrition,
health care, entertainment
4. Understands the
nature of technological design (NETS 3)
*Knows how to use simple graphics
*Evaluates product and design and makes modifications
5. Understands the nature and operation of systems (NETS 1)
*Gathers information and communicate with others using
telecommunications, with support from
teachers, family members, or student partners
6. Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology (NETS
3, 6)
*Uses technology
productivity tools to support personal productivity, remediate skill
deficits, and
facilitate learning throughout the curriculum. (NETS 3)
*Uses telecommunications efficiently and effectively to
access remote information. (NETS 6)
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Grade Level Expectations
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