Is this your first time teaching the 3rd grade Florida BEST Standard MA.3.NSO.1.1 to your students?
I put together a teacher guide for you to use as you put together your lesson plans for your students. You will find resources, anchor charts, math journal examples, vertical alignment and much more.
Save this post if you teach 3rd grade math because I’ll continue to add ideas to it as I collect them.
…Have you asked yourself recently what’s the difference between the old Florida standards (MAFS but mostly common core) and the new 3rd grade Florida BEST math standards?
I was wondering the same thing so I did some research on the fldoe.org website and I found three major differences. The differences center around number sense and operations, algebraic reasoning, and geometric reasoning. These three domains have brand new standards for 3rd grade math.
…As a new teacher I wanted to see the perfect 3rd grade math journal example. My first few years I randomly used the math journal as an afterthought and bits and pieces of different lessons were scattered throughout the journals. Then I decided to become intentional and created my own lessons to use with my students organized by the standards. Check out the 3rd grade math journal example I developed below.
…Interactive math notebooks covers are a great way to stay organized. Have you ever collected math notebooks to quickly check at the end of a lesson or unit and realized the process was going to be anything but quick as you flipped through trying to find a student’s name in their notebook. Interactive math notebook covers save the day and give students a clear and unified spot to write their names.
…Looking for a fun and simple way to get your students moving and practicing the math standards they want to improve? The Around the Room Math Review is an active way for students to practice the common core standards. Continue reading to learn how to make and use this math review game in your classroom.
…An interactive math notebook is essential in my 3rd grade math class. Continue reading to learn more about using an interactive math notebook in your classroom.
…Looking to start the year off right? Check out my 5 tried and true favorite tips for a great school year.
Create extra folders for the new students that show up at your classroom door at 10 am on a Tuesday. Pick a cabinet or dedicate a shelf in your closet to make room. Try to secure at least 1-2 copies of each textbook. Label the journals and folders. I even suggest using a little zip lock bag with pencils and scissors to help new students get through the day. Lastly put ALL the back-to-school forms, welcome letters, and permission slips in a special folder to give new parents when they drop their child off or to send home the first day. Having it all prepared makes the new student feel welcomed while making it easier for you to play a fun ice breaker game for them instead of feeling stressed and printing and looking for supplies.
…I still fondly remember the excitement and uncertainty I felt as a new teacher. I started teaching mid-year in a classroom with a co-teacher and 36 students. It was such a blessing, almost like a second internship where I had time to learn the school and curriculum with the support of a veteran teacher. The following year I moved to my own classroom and taught all subjects. Imposter syndrome led to me thinking, talking, and working on school “stuff” nonstop. My relationships, budget and health suffered. If you are a new teacher or find yourself in this teacher trap, then check out my 3 tips below.
…The first few weeks of school are long but a fun time of developing relationships with your new class. If you are looking for a real-world math project to use in your classroom, then continue reading to learn more about this fun and engaging addition and subtraction activity.
…Are you using Eureka Math/ Engage NY in your upper elementary math classroom? Continue reading to learn 5 helpful tips for successfully using this curriculum.
