Homework

Dear Family,

During the school year, it is an expectation that your child is reading 15 minutes per night for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2. During Quarter 3 and 4, those minutes will increase to 20 minutes per night. Studies have shown that children who read every day increase their fluency, vocabulary, knowledge and understanding of the world. Here are a few articles that will explain why reading is essential for your child’s growth.

• Reading For Fun Article- (Link will be on the Third Grade Blog)
• Reading For Fiction- (Link will be on the Third Grade Blog)
• Why Reading Is Important-(Link will be on the Third Grade Blog)

Another requirement will be to practice his/her math facts for 5 minutes each night. Your child can always practice more than the required amount of time. Some students may need to put in extra time to become proficient in their fact fluency. Your child can practice online games, flash cards, math games or any other way that helps your child learn. Visit our blog for suggested math sites.

• Quarter 1- addition
• Quarter 2- subtraction
• Quarter 3- multiplication
• Quarter 4- division

At any point throughout the year, if your child is EX on his/her math facts timed test, he/she can begin to practice the next content strand.  Please note that this rubric will change and become more challenging as the year progresses.

Math Timed Test Rubric:

Needs Strengthening	Developing	Secure	Exemplary
Complete 44 or less addition facts in 5 minutes	Completes 45-59 addition facts in 5 minutes	Completes 60-73 addition facts in 5 minutes	Completes 74-100 addition facts in 5 minutes

We will be sending home a reading goal each quarter to keep track your child's individual goal. After the reading goal is accomplished, the third grade classes will have a quarterly goal celebration. We will not be sending home monthly reading/math calendar minutes.

If you have questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. Thanks!         Third Grade Teachers