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to Grade Three
Montessori Meets 3rd Grade South Carolina Curriculum
• Montessori’s goal is to move students to the abstraction level. Students are given choice within limits.
• We incorporate technology. Research also becomes an integral part of our curriculum. (This is a key to transitioning to upper elementary.)
• Students are required to be more independent and accept responsibility for their learning.
• Help students transition from lower elementary to upper elementary.
• Preparation for PASS / ACT Testing
MathThird grade students working with geometry materials on types of quadrilaterals.
Students at this level are moving to the abstraction level.
Language
• Guided Reading
• Language
• Research
• Speaking & Listening
• Word Analysis
• Writing-Major Focus
South Carolina History-State Standards
3rd Grade curriculum explores the history of South Carolina
Students work on projects in class and at home.
Science-State Standards
Students experience Science through experiments, projects, and research.
Topics to Explore:
Rocks & Minerals
Heat & Matter
Plants & Animals
Motion & Sound
“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.” Maria Montessori
Reporting/ Grades
• 3rd-5th grade will receive letter grades (A,B, C, D,F)
• Summative Assessments- tests will be given once standards have been taught.
• Study guides will be given at least 2 days ahead for Science & Social Studies
• Progress Reports will be sent home throughout the grading period to show student progress
• Weekly Work Plans will be sent home on Tuesdays
iPads
• Every student in grades 3 – 5 will be issued an iPad in RHSD #3.
• At home & School- Students will be responsible for the device and the charger.
• A fee will be collected at the beginning of the school year which will be used for replacement cost charged for lost or damaged devices.
Supply List 2015-2016
• Please see the DISTRICT supply list.
• Pencils (not mechanical)
• Set of personal Ear Plugs (for iPad use)
Grade 3 Requests:
- 6 Marble Composition Notebooks
- A clipboard
- NO 3 ring binders
Questions???
Contact information: [email protected]