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.