A. Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goal #1: TLW compare and order whole numbers using symbols and models.

Standard: LA Math Grade 3: Number and Number Relations: GLE 2. Read, write, compare, and order whole numbers through 9999 using symbols (i.e., <, =, >) and models (N-1-E) (N-3-E).

• Objective 1.1: Students will create a 3-tab foldable in their Math notebooks and correctly write the definition of each of all three comparing symbols (>, <, =) in their own words.

• Objective 1.2: Student will create a number line in their Math notebook and compare two sets of numbers with complete accuracy.
• Objective 1.3: Students will order and compare whole numbers on a quiz with 70% accuracy. This will be a formative assessment.

Learning Goal #2: TLW use place value understanding to round to the nearest 10 or 100.

Standard: 3.NBT.1. Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

• Objective 2.1: Students complete the Rounding sheet for homework with 11 out of 16 correct. This will be an informal assessment.
• Objective 2.2: Students will round 4 numbers to the nearest 100 on an index card with 3 out of 4 correct.

Learning Goal #3: TLW add numbers of 3 digits or less.

Standard: LA Math Grade 3: Number and Number Relations: GLE 11. Add and subtract numbers of 3 digits or less (N-6-E) (N-7-E).

• Objective 3.1: Students will complete page 31 in their GLE practice book for homework, with at least 5 out of 7 correct.

B. Alignment

For this unit on Number and Number Relations in third grade math, students need an understanding of place value in order to work with multi-digit numbers. Students will demonstrate mastery through comparing, ordering and rounding numbers with two or more digits. In addition, they will be able to add numbers with two or more digits.

The first Learning Goal and Objectives 1.1 and 1.2 are aligned to my unit of instruction through teaching students how to compare whole numbers using symbols and models, such as place value blocks. Prior knowledge will be activated through review of place value, which has already been covered at the beginning of the third grade school year.

The second learning goal and Objectives 2.1 and 2.2 are aligned to my unit of instruction through teaching students how to order whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. In these lessons, students will build upon the previously acquired skill of comparing whole numbers as they learn how to order whole numbers (e.g. using a number line).

The third learning goal and Objectives 3.1 continues to develop students’ acquisition of place value understanding, as students learn how to add numbers with two or more digits.

Each learning goal builds upon the previous one, as do the objectives as well. Each objective and learning goal is created like bricks stacking one after another to create a foundational understanding of number and operations in base ten.

References

Foresman, S., & Wesley, A. (2004). Grade 3 Louisiana Daily GLE Practice and iLEAP Test Prep. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.

Louisiana Department of Education. (2004). Grade-Level Expectations. Retrieved from LDOE Louisiana Department of Education: http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/4254.pdf