Measurement Fun!

In math we are currently working on measuring in both centimeters and inches.  This is a great thing to practice at home also.  Give your child a ruler and send them on a hunt around the house to find different sizes of objects.  We are also working on more precise measurements, so in 3rd grade our math "I Can" statements are:

I can measure to the nearest half centimeter.

I can measure to the nearest half inch.

I can measure to the nearest quarter inch.

Another great thing to be reviewing with your child is measurement conversions.  They should know the following ones.

·      Measurement Concepts to Know

o   12 inches = 1 Foot

o   36 inches =1 Yard

o   3 Feet= 1 Yard

·      10 millimeters = 1 centimeter

·      100 centimeters = 1 meter

·      1 day = 24 hours

·      1 hour= 60 minutes

·      1 minute= 60 seconds

·      1 year = 52 weeks

·      1 year= 365 days (except on Leap Year!)

·      1 decade = 10 years

·      1 century = 100 years

We are also continuing to work on our basic math facts.  In the picture below students are using Moby Max Fact Master (online program) to practice the facts they are currently working on.  Students should know their addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts by the end of 3rd grade.  They should be able to solve them accurately and quickly (within 3-5 seconds).  

Thanks for all your help at home.  I'm blessed to work with your child!