3.MD.6 - About the Math, Learning Targets, and Rigor

Grade 3 Measurement and Data

3.MD.C.6

Full Standard

Measure areas by counting unit squares (square cm, square m, square in, square ft, and improvised units).

 

Measurement Topic

This standard is reported on the report card in these quarters as follows:

3rd Grade Students Learning 3rd Grade Standards
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

 

 

Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of measurement, data and geometry.

 

 

Learning Target

  • Measure the area of a shape by covering it with square units and counting the number of unit squares used.

 

About the Math

The area of a shape is the number of square units needed to exactly cover a shape without any overlaps or gaps. Essential vocabulary for this standard includes: area, plane figure, and unit square. Visit the online dictionary Links to an external site. for vocabulary support.

It is important to note that 3rd grade students are not being taught the formula for area. However, we can make connections to understanding of multiplication.

 

Other Common Misconceptions

Students often confuse area and perimeter. Focus instruction on finding the area by counting square units. Students who are confusing the two concepts should use concrete materials such as color tiles to find the area.

 

 

 

Progression of Standard within Grade 3

This progression informs how to develop the standard within the grade level. This progression is provided by HCPSS Elementary Mathematics.

Progression Throughout Year
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
   
  • Measure the area of a shape by covering it with square units and counting the number of unit squares used.
 

 

Progression of this Standard Across Grades

This progression is informed by the Achieve the Core Coherence Map. Links to an external site. Information is not the complete standard.

Progression Across Grades
Grade 2 Grade 4
  • Partition rectangles into rows and columns ( 2.G.A.2 )

 

 

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