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    Grade 3 ยท Mathematics

    Patterns and Relationships

    MATH-G3-PR

    8
    Essential Learning Outcomes
    52
    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO1

    Recognizing, describing and extending patterns โ€“ Repeating Patterns

    5 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO1Identify the relationship between repeated addition when multiplying.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO2Describe the pattern in the product of numbers multiplied by 2-12
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO3Discover patterns in multiplication fact families.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO4Justify your solution of the missing number in an addition or multiplication pattern.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO5Volunteer to solve authentic problems by discovering the patterns.
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO2

    Recognizing, describing and extending patterns โ€“ Increasing and Decreasing Patterns

    10 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO6Identify and copy repeating elements in a repeating pattern.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO7Explain the rule used to create a repeating nonnumerical pattern.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO8Identify the rule in an increasing and decreasing pattern.
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO3

    Variables and Relationships โ€“ Representing Unknowns

    5 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO16Identify the inverse function of operations. (Example: 4 + 5 = 9, 9-5=4)
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO17Represent an unknown quantity with a letter or symbol can be used to represent
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO18Use the part-part-whole model to demonstrate the inverse function of operations.
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO4

    Variables and Relationships โ€“ Understanding and Representing Equivalence

    4 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO21State the definition of the following vocabulary words:โ€ equal, unequal, quantity, and compare.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO22Use equal and unequal symbols correctly when comparing.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO23Demonstrate how to compare two quantities using symbols such as = for equal and โ‰  not equal, > for greater than and < for lesser than.
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO5

    Variables and Relationships โ€“ Writing Expressions and Equations: Can represent and explain, concretely and in writing, the preservation of equality in addition and subtraction using simple, open sentences.

    5 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO25Identify variables (represented as letters or symbols) within mathematical expressions or equations.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO26Write simple mathematical expressions using variables to represent unknown quantities (e.g., 3 + x = 7).
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO27Write basic equations using variables, demonstrating the concept of equality(e.g., x + 5 = 12).
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO6

    Modelling Quantitative Relationships and Analyzing Change โ€“ Modelling Patterns and Relationships with Equations and Functions

    5 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO30Identify the relationship/pattern by using different representations (tables graphs, and simple equations)
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO31Recognize and describe patterns in number sequences and tables
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO32Identify the relationship between input and output values.
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO7

    Modelling Quantitative Relationships and Analyzing Change โ€“ Representing Functions and Relationships

    10 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO35Identify relationships to make accurate predictions about future data points or outcomes,
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO36Use patterns and trends to identify relationships
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO37Make predictions based on identified relationships
    MATH-G3-PR-ELO8

    Modelling Quantitative Relationships and Analyzing Change โ€“ Solving Problems with Functions and Relationships

    8 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO45Describe simple mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO46Write open sentences (equations or expressions with blanks) to represent mathematical relationships in real-world situations.
    • MATH-G3-PR-SCO47Solve open sentences to find the missing values or variables using appropriate operations and strategies.
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    MATH-G3-PR-SCO9Identify errors in an increasing and decreasing pattern.
  1. MATH-G3-PR-SCO10Translate a pattern to a different medium (e.g., clap, jump, clap, jump instead of triangle, circle, triangle, circle).
  2. MATH-G3-PR-SCO11Represent an increasing and decreasing pattern concretely and pictorially and explain the rule.
  3. MATH-G3-PR-SCO12Extend the element in an increasing and decreasing pattern.
  4. MATH-G3-PR-SCO13Identify and describe increasing and decreasing patterns in various contexts(e.g., a hundred chart, number line, addition tables, a calendar, a tiling pattern, or drawings).
  5. MATH-G3-PR-SCO14Solve a problem using increasing and decreasing patterns.
  6. MATH-G3-PR-SCO15Create problems with repeating and increasing environmental patterns (e.g., house/room numbers, flower petals, book pages, calendar, pinecones, leap years).
  7. MATH-G3-PR-SCO19Use the part-part-whole model to solve open sentences in addition/ subtraction and multiplication and division fact families.
  8. MATH-G3-PR-SCO20Demonstrate a positive attitude when solving problems with one unknown.
  9. MATH-G3-PR-SCO24Recognize the importance of equality in solving problems.
  10. MATH-G3-PR-SCO28Recognize relationships between numbers and variables in simple mathematical contexts.
  11. MATH-G3-PR-SCO29Solve basic addition and subtraction equations to find the variable's value (e.g., x - 3 = 8, x = 11). Create word problems involving variables, requiring classmates
  12. MATH-G3-PR-SCO33Determine the function between the input and output
  13. MATH-G3-PR-SCO34Explain how the input and output values are related in simple functions, using appropriate language
  14. MATH-G3-PR-SCO38using appropriate language and supporting assertions with evidence from patterns.
  15. MATH-G3-PR-SCO39Explain reasoning when making predictions or generalizations in patterns,
  16. MATH-G3-PR-SCO40Justify the relationships identified.
  17. MATH-G3-PR-SCO41Collaborate in analysing data sets and identifying relationships,
  18. MATH-G3-PR-SCO42Discuss patterns and predictions as a group and share insights and interpretations.
  19. MATH-G3-PR-SCO43Create tables, listing input and output pairs for simple functions (e.g., 2 times the input number).
  20. MATH-G3-PR-SCO44Students will represent relationships such as addition or subtraction pattern.
  21. MATH-G3-PR-SCO48Translate verbal descriptions of real-life scenarios into open sentences, focusing on identifying key information and variables.
  22. MATH-G3-PR-SCO49Create story or word problems involving simple functions and relationships represented by open sentences.
  23. MATH-G3-PR-SCO50Apply addition and subtraction operations to situations involving combining or taking away quantities, such as money, objects, or time.
  24. MATH-G3-PR-SCO51Apply multiplication and division operations to situations involving equal groups, sharing, or repeated addition.
  25. MATH-G3-PR-SCO52Check and validate solutions to story problems by using inverse operations or estimating to see if the answer makes sense in the context of the problem.