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3.M.NBT.A.02: The Highly Proficient student can explain the method used in finding the sum or difference and recognizes and identifies an error and shows the correct answer.
3.M.NBT.A.03: The Highly Proficient student can use multiple strategies to find the product of single-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10.
3.M.OA.A.01: The Highly Proficient student can interpret products of whole numbers as the total number of objects in equal groups.
3.M.OA.A.02: The Highly Proficient student can interpret quotients of whole numbers within 100, by representing context using pictures, numbers, and words.
3.M.OA.A.03: The Highly Proficient student can multiply and divide within 144 to solve word problems, using a wide range of strategies. (Vail/BT expectation - use multiplication & division within 144 to solved word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, & measurement quantities.)
3.M.OA.A.04: The Highly Proficient student can determine an unknown whole number in a multiplication and division equation.
3.M.OA.B.05: The Highly Proficient student can apply multiple strategies of operations within a problem.
3.M.OA.B.06: Understand division as an unknown-factor problem (e.g., find 32 ÷ 8 by finding the number that makes 32 when multiplied by 8).
3.M.G.A.02: The Highly Proficient student can partition shapes in multiple ways into parts with equal areas and expresses the area as a unit fraction of the whole.
3.M.MD.A.02a: The Highly Proficient student can estimate and measure mass and capacity to solve two-step real world problems with any operation.
3.M.MD.A.02b: The Highly Proficient student can solve two-step measurement word problems with any operation.
3.M.NF.A.01: The Highly Proficient student can apply the understanding of unit fractions to real world problems and situations.
3.M.NF.A.02: The Highly Proficient student can show a set of fractions with unlike denominators on a number-line by partitioning into equal parts, and apply understanding of fractions to real world situations.
3.M.NF.A.02c: Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram. c. Understand a fraction 1/b as a special type of fraction can be referred to as a unit fraction (e.g. 1/2, 1/4).
3.M.NF.A.03: The Highly Proficient student can create models to compare fractions and explain why two fractions are equivalent.
3.M.OA.D.09: The Highly Proficient student can create and extend arithmetic patterns and explain patterns using properties of operations.
3.M.MD.A.01a: The Highly Proficient student can solve two-step real world time interval problems using addition and subtraction to the minute.
3.M.MD.A.01b: The Highly Proficient Student can a two-step word problem involving money through $20.00.
3.M.MD.B.03: The Highly Proficient student can solve multi-step "how many more" and "how many less" problems using scaled bar graphs and line plots.
3.M.MD.B.04: The Highly Proficient student can create and show measurement data to the nearest ¼ inch using a line plot graph, in order to answer multi-step questions.
3.M.NBT.A.01: The Highly Proficient student can use rounding strategies in real-world situations.
3.M.OA.C.07: The Highly Proficient student can multiply and divide within 144 using a wide range of contexts. (Vail/BT expectation - fluently multiply and divide within 144, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division.)
3.M.OA.D.08: The Highly Proficient student can create two-step word problems using multiple operations.
3.M.G.A.01: The Highly Proficient student can recognize and sort examples of quadrilaterals that have shared attributes and draws examples and non-examples of quadrilaterals that are not rhombuses, rectangles, or squares.
3.M.MD.C.05: Understand area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement. a. A square with side length 1 unit, called “a unit square,” is said to have “one square unit” of area, and can be used to measure area. b. A plane figure which can be covered without gaps or overlaps by n unit squares is said to have an area of n square units.
3.M.MD.C.06: The Highly Proficient student can measure areas by counting unit squares (square cm, square m, square in, square ft, and improvised units).
3.M.MD.C.07: The Highly Proficient student can find the area of 2 plane figures by counting the square units or multiplying their side lengths and compares their sizes. The Highly Proficient student can create a word problem using the distributive property to find the area of rectangles.
3.M.MD.C.08: The Highly Proficient student can construct rectangles that have the same perimeter but different areas.
3.R.RF.03ab: The Highly Proficient student can break down words and understand their meaning by using prefixes and suffixes.
3.R.RI.04: The Highly Proficient student can use context clues to determine the meanings of advanced words or phrases in different informational texts.
3.R.RI.05: The Highly Proficient student can apply concepts of organizational features to find information in expository text and electronic search tools.
3.R.RL.04: The Highly Proficient student can use context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words in literal and nonliteral phrases in different literary texts.
3.R.RI.02: The Highly Proficient student can determine the main idea of a text when implicitly stated; recount and paraphrase the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
3.R.RI.09: The Highly Proficient student can use evidence from the text to compare and contrast the most important points and key details in two texts on the same topic.
3.R.RL.03: The Highly Proficient student can analyze characters in a story and prove why their actions, motivations, or feelings affect the sequence of events.
3.R.RL.05: The Highly Proficient student can use specific vocabulary when identifying the parts of stories, dramas and poems when writing or speaking about a text.
3.R.RL.07: The Highly Proficient student can draw conclusions about the text based on the illustrations in a story.
3.R.RI.03: The Highly Proficient student can describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.
3.R.RI.06: The Highly Proficient student can differentiate their point of view from an implicitly stated point of view of the author of a text.
3.R.RI.07: The Highly Proficient Student can analyze information gained from complex illustrations and the inferences within a text to demonstrate understanding go the text.
3.R.RI.08: The Highly Proficient student can describe complex connections within text, such as cause and effect, comparison, and sequence to help them understand expository texts.
3.R.RL.02: The Highly Proficient student can recount or paraphrase the message of fables, folktales, and myths when implicitly stated, and prove their thinking using key details from the text.
3.R.RL.06: The Highly Proficient student can differentiate their point of view from the narrator or character. They can determine the author’s purpose for writing the story.
3.R.RL.09: The Highly Proficient student can use textual evidence to compare and contrast the story elements of multiple books in a series.
3.R.RF.03cd: Know and apply phonics and word analysis skills in decoding one-syllable or multisyllabic words. c. Apply knowledge of the six syllable types to read grade-level words accurately. d. Read grade-level appropriate irregularly spelled words.
3.R.RF.04abc: The Highly Proficient student can read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
a. Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.
b. Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
3.R.RL.05: The Highly Proficient student can refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.
3.R.RI.01: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. (Informational)
3.R.RI.10: By the end of the year, proficiently and independently read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in a text complexity range determined by qualitative and quantitative measures appropriate to grade 3.
3.R.RL.01: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. (Literature)
3.R.RL.10: By the end of the year, proficiently and independently read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in a text complexity range determined by qualitative and quantitative measures appropriate to grade 3.
3.E1U1.4: I can construct an explanation describing how the Sun is the primary source of energy impacting Earth systems.
3.P2U1.1: I can ask questions and investigate the relationship between light, objects, and the human eye.
3.P4U1.3: I can develop and use models to describe how light and sound waves transfer energy.
3.P2U1.2: I can plan and carry out an investigation to explore how sound waves affect objects at varying distances.
3.P4U1.3: I can develop and use models to describe how light and sound waves transfer energy.
3.L2U1.7: I can develop and use system models to describe the flow of energy from the Sun to and among living organisms.
3.L2U1.8: I can construct an argument from evidence that organisms are interdependent.
3.L1U1.5: I can develop and use models to explain that plants and animals (including humans) have internal and external structures that serve various functions that aid in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction.
3.L2U1.6: I can plan and carry out investigations to demonstrate ways plants and animals react to stimuli.
3.SS.C1.02: I can use listening, consensus-building, and voting procedures to problem solve in the classroom.
3.SS.E1.01: I can describe the different industries and occupations that have shaped Arizona.
3.SS.E1.02: I can identify various forms of earning income in the state of Arizona.
3.SS.E1.03: I can identify positive and negative incentives that influence financial decisions people make to save and spend money.
3.SS.E2.01: I can explain how availability of resources affects decision making in Arizona.
3.SS.E2.02: I can describe how Arizona is connected to other states and nations by movement of people, goods, and ideas (information).
3.SS.G1.01ab: I can use and construct maps and graphs to represent changes in Arizona over time.
3.SS.H3.02: I can identify primary and secondary sources to analyze the changes in Arizona.
3.SS.G1.01c: I can use and construct maps and graphs to locate the distinct physical and cultural characteristics of Arizona.
3.SS.G2.01: I can explain how people modify and adapt to the Arizona environment.
3.SS.G3.01: I can describe the movement of people in and out of Arizona over time.
3.SS.G4.01: I can describe how Arizona has changed over time (geographical reasoning).
3.SS.H1.01ab: I can identify and explain the cultures, civilization, and innovations in Arizona’s history.
3.SS.H1.01c: I can describe key events in Arizona’s history.
3.SS.H1.01d: I can utilize a variety of sources to construct a historical narrative exploring Arizona’s cultures, civilizations, and innovations. (d) Influential individuals and groups in the history and development of Arizona.
3.SS.H2.01: I can use primary and secondary sources to generate questions about the causes and effects of conflicts and resolutions throughout Arizona’s history.
3.SS.H2.02: I can examine how individuals and groups have worked together throughout Arizona’s history.
3.SS.H3.01: I can evaluate how individual rights, freedoms, and responsibilities can vary based on community, state, and nations.
3.SS.C1.01: I can describe civic virtues and democratic principles within a variety of government structures, societies, and/or communities within Arizona. • Key concepts include but are not limited to respecting the rights of others, helping to promote the common good, and participating in government.
3.SS.C3.01a: I can describe the differences between the roles and responsibilities of state and national government.
3.SS.C3.01b: I can describe the differences between the roles and responsibilities of state and local government.
3.SS.C3.01c: I can describe the origins, functions, and structure of the Arizona Constitution, local governments, and tribal governments.
3.SS.C3.02: I can describe ways in which people benefit from and are challenged by working together, including through families, school, workplaces, voluntary organizations, and government. c) Key concepts for Tribal governments include but are not limited to distinguishing between national, state, local, and tribal governments. understanding the services provided by tribal governments, their organization, and how leaders are chosen.
3.L.01abc: The Highly Proficient student can apply concepts of conventions when writing and speaking.
3.L.02ad: The Highly Proficient student can prove proficient knowledge of conventions including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
3.L.03: The Highly Proficient student can apply concepts of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, or listening.
3.W.02: The Highly Proficient student can write a multi-paragraph informative/explanatory text with a topic, supporting details, transition words and a conclusion.
3.L.01def: The Highly Proficient student can apply concepts of conventions when writing and speaking.
3.L.02bcd: The Highly Proficient student can prove proficient knowledge of conventions including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
3.L.04: The Highly Proficient student can clarify the meaning of a word, phrase, or paragraph using a variety of strategies.
3.L.05: The Highly Proficient student can differentiate between figurative and literal language by identifying complex or subtle connections between words and phrases in real life situations.
3.L.06: The Highly Proficient student can apply concepts of third grade language when they speak.
3.W.01: The Highly Proficient student can formulate an opinion and support it with details.
3.L.01ghi: The Highly Proficient student can apply concepts of conventions when writing and speaking.
3.W.03: The Highly Proficient student can develop a narrative story that includes: characters, setting, plot, sensory details, dialogue, and a logical sequence of events.
3.W.07/8: The Highly Proficient student can create a research paper using multiple sources to cite evidence.
3.W.04: With guidance and support from adults, the Highly Proficient student can produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
3.W.05: With guidance and support from peers and adults, the Highly Proficient student can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
3.W.06: With guidance and support from adults, the Highly Proficient student can use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
3.W.10: The Highly Proficient student can create and revise an appropriate piece of writing, given a specific audience, purpose, and task.
3.WF.01: The Highly Proficient student can demonstrate and apply handwriting skills. a. Read and write cursive letters, upper and lower case. b. Transcribe ideas legibly in cursive and manuscript, with appropriate spacing and indentation.
3.WF.03: The Highly Proficient student can apply spelling conventions and patterns.
Parents, these sites are free to use, or have at least some free options. Some may require creating a free account. Once you know the name of the standard your child is working on, try searching within the site for that standard.
K-5 Resources |
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Math and science games for elementary and middle school students. Free upgraded access during COVID-19 school closures. |
Information and helpful links on creating virtual field trips for students. |
Scratch and Scratch Jr. Learn to code, as students can learn to program and share or explore already created stories, games, and animation. |
Social Studies integrated activities and lessons, free during COVID-19 school closures. Largely K-6. |
Leveled reading passages and activities with cross-curricular connections. Free trial period available. |
Practice and assessment tool that is customizable and offers real-time progress monitoring, K-12. Free access right now. |
Student/Family Online Resources Strong Math and ELA focus, but also including some other areas such as technology, movement, and mindfulness. |
Social Studies resources, documents, and video clips. |
Activities, games, and exploration for many topics at the elementary level. |
Videos, activities, and lessons with free access during COVID-19 school closures. |
Reading interactive online episodes to teach K-5 students fundamentals and comprehension skills. |
Thousands of free reading passages. You can sort by grade, topic, difficulty and more. Create a free account in the upper right corner. |
Informative explanations of many math topics. Searchable by content and standard. |
Students work through a variety of keyboarding practice activities, with a data collection component. Free trial period available. |
High-quality instructional videos on many standards. Search by subject and standard. |
ELA and Math resources for students and parents in grades 3-9. |
Free, engaging science lessons designed for remote learning in grades K-5. |
Student-friendly articles based on news and current events. |
Literacy resources, free for the rest of the school year, focused on literacy in a variety of content areas. |
Engaging virtual games in a variety of contents, K-6. |
Frequently-updated website with links to sites that are offering free subscriptions due to COVID-19 school closures. |
Self-grading exercises that are gamified for students and provide data. Free accounts available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Free library of over 60,000 e-books. |
Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. |
Daily cross-curricular activities at the K-6+ level, designed for remote learning. |
Join the Kennedy Center Artist-in-Residence for daily drawing, doodling, and writing. |
200 Free Educational Resources 200 free educational resources including video lessons, apps, books, and websites. |
Over 2,000 science and social studies articles with visuals and assessments for elementary and middle school students. |
Free games, videos, and exploration on a variety of high-interest topics. |
Activity books, guides, and resources designed to help students remain engaged in education during COVID-19 school closures. |
Free books, lessons, and activities designed for at-home learning. |
Daily activities, games, and tips to help kids play and learn at home. |
Step-by-step learning and games in reading and spelling. |
Reading skill-building and comprehension activities. |
Activities and games in reading development, math, ELA, and music. |
Videos featuring actors reading children's books alongside illustrations. |
List of 20+ online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Educational Resources to Use at Home List of 37 online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Online Physical Education Network Games and calendars for families as well as teacher and parent tools. |
Live web cams for elephants, lions, grizzlies, giraffes, and lemurs, and other educational opportunities. |
Arizona Public Media - At Home Learning Resources to expand learning and family engagement -- updated weekly during the COVID-19 outbreak. |
Artwork, collections, and stories from around the world, including virtual field trips. |
Literacy, math, science, and art activities for students up to age 8. |
Hundreds of free audiobooks and read-alongs. |
Many of these resources require purchase, but some are free to download and use. Filter your search to "Free" options. |
NYC Dept of Education Resources Links for at-home learning, including magazines, websites, free or discounted books, and Coronavirus information for children. |
Sample tests to familiarize students, teachers, and parents with content, item types, and the user interface of the Arizona state assessments. |
A very powerful website for ELA standards and practice. |
Many reading resources based on all content areas. Searchable by topic and subject. |
Try searching for a specific topic, such as "how to add fractions". |
Many resources based on science. Searchable by topic and subject. |
Explore the "wonder of the day" or those of past days for highly engaging passages and videos. |
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities designed to do at home. |
Cool Cat Teacher Resources for Home List of 20+ online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Interactive books, games, and printable activities. |
Games, reading, and videos focused on a variety of topics and contents. |
All about animals. Make and play, watch and listen, or teach and learn. |
Time magazine but for kids, focused on literacy skills and becoming informed and active citizens. |
Ad-free streaming library of read-aloud animated storybooks. 1 month free. |
TED Talks for students on highly engaging topics, including video, questions, deeper information, and discussion topics. |
Students can check for correct grammar and spelling in their writing using this website (free and no registration required). |
Glossary of key terms in coding and software programming. This is a great entry into a STEM field. |
As we return to hybrid or full in-person learning, here are some tips to make that as safe as possible. |
From Rider University, these are a variety of games to teach students about money, business, and economics. |
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Middle School Resources |
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Practice and assessment tool that is customizable and offers real-time progress monitoring, K-12. Free access right now. |
Leveled reading passages and activities with cross-curricular connections. Free trial period available. |
Scratch and Scratch Jr. Learn to code, as students can learn to program and share or explore already created stories, games, and animation. |
Social Studies resources, documents, and video clips. |
Thousands of free reading passages. You can sort by grade, topic, difficulty and more. Create a free account in the upper right corner. |
Videos, activities, and lessons with free access during COVID-19 school closures. |
Very detailed Biology resources. Mostly high school level, but useful in middle school as well. |
Informative explanations of many math topics. Searchable by content and standard. |
Students work through a variety of keyboarding practice activities, with a data collection component. Free trial period available. |
High-quality instructional videos on many standards. Search by subject and standard. |
ELA and Math resources for students and parents in grades 3-9. |
Student-friendly articles based on news and current events. |
Frequently-updated website with links to sites that are offering free subscriptions due to COVID-19 school closures. |
Self-grading exercises that are gamified for students and provide data. Free accounts available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Free library of over 60,000 e-books. |
200 Free Educational Resources 200 free educational resources including video lessons, apps, books, and websites. |
Over 2,000 science and social studies articles with visuals and assessments for elementary and middle school students. |
Activity books, guides, and resources designed to help students remain engaged in education during COVID-19 school closures. |
Reading skill-building and comprehension activities. |
List of 20+ online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Educational Resources to Use at Home List of 37 online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Online Physical Education Network Games and calendars for families as well as teacher and parent tools. |
Arizona Public Media - At Home Learning Resources to expand learning and family engagement -- updated weekly during the COVID-19 outbreak. |
Artwork, collections, and stories from around the world, including virtual field trips. |
Hundreds of free audiobooks and read-alongs. |
Many of these resources require purchase, but some are free to download and use. Filter your search to "Free" options. |
NYC Dept of Education Resources Links for at-home learning, including magazines, websites, free or discounted books, and Coronavirus information for children. |
Sample tests to familiarize students, teachers, and parents with content, item types, and the user interface of the Arizona state assessments. |
A very powerful website for ELA standards and practice. |
Many reading resources based on all content areas. Searchable by topic and subject. |
ELA resource based on parts of speech. |
Try searching for a specific topic, such as "how to add fractions". |
Many resources based on science. Searchable by topic and subject. |
A list of descriptive words to pump up the quality of writing. |
Explore the "wonder of the day" or those of past days for highly engaging passages and videos. |
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities designed to do at home. |
Cool Cat Teacher Resources for Home List of 20+ online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Games, reading, and videos focused on a variety of topics and contents. |
TED Talks for students on highly engaging topics, including video, questions, deeper information, and discussion topics. |
Information and helpful links on creating virtual field trips for students. |
Lessons and activities to teach children about credit and finances. |
From Rider University, these are a variety of games to teach students about money, business, and economics. |
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High School Resources |
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Practice and assessment tool that is customizable and offers real-time progress monitoring, K-12. Free access right now. |
Leveled reading passages and activities with cross-curricular connections. Free trial period available. |
Scratch and Scratch Jr. Learn to code, as students can learn to program and share or explore already created stories, games, and animation. |
Social Studies resources, documents, and video clips. |
Thousands of free reading passages. You can sort by grade, topic, difficulty and more. Create a free account in the upper right corner. |
Very detailed Biology resources. Mostly high school level, but useful in middle school as well. |
Informative explanations of many math topics. Searchable by content and standard. |
High-quality instructional videos on many standards. Search by subject and standard. |
Student-friendly articles based on news and current events. |
Frequently-updated website with links to sites that are offering free subscriptions due to COVID-19 school closures. |
200 Free Educational Resources 200 free educational resources including video lessons, apps, books, and websites. |
Activity books, guides, and resources designed to help students remain engaged in education during COVID-19 school closures. |
List of 20+ online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Educational Resources to Use at Home List of 37 online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
Online Physical Education Network Games and calendars for families as well as teacher and parent tools. |
Arizona Public Media - At Home Learning Resources to expand learning and family engagement -- updated weekly during the COVID-19 outbreak. |
Artwork, collections, and stories from around the world, including virtual field trips. |
Hundreds of free audiobooks and read-alongs. |
Many of these resources require purchase, but some are free to download and use. Filter your search to "Free" options. |
NYC Dept of Education Resources Links for at-home learning, including magazines, websites, free or discounted books, and Coronavirus information for children. |
Sample tests to familiarize students, teachers, and parents with content, item types, and the user interface of the Arizona state assessments. |
A YouTube channel with great math how-to videos. |
Many of these resources require a paid subscription, but some are free to view. Good section on AP classes. |
A comprehensive "history of the universe" project. |
A very powerful website for ELA standards and practice. |
Many reading resources based on all content areas. Searchable by topic and subject. |
Try searching for a specific topic, such as "how to add fractions". |
Text structures: types, outlines, and examples Very useful guidelines on writing and types of writing. |
Many resources based on science. Searchable by topic and subject. |
Explore the "wonder of the day" or those of past days for highly engaging passages and videos. |
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities designed to do at home. |
Cool Cat Teacher Resources for Home List of 20+ online learning resources available during COVID-19 school closures. |
TED Talks for students on highly engaging topics, including video, questions, deeper information, and discussion topics. |
Information and helpful links on creating virtual field trips for students. |
Lessons and activities to teach children about credit and finances. |
From Rider University, these are a variety of games to teach students about money, business, and economics. |
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