3rd Grade Challenge Example

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Many students are wondering what will be expected of their competition entries on March 25. We will be expecting quality work! Also, the students will be working independently - a coach may be on hand, but can only offer advice in the form of a question. A question like, "Where have you seen a problem like this before? What helped you then?"

I put together an example of a possible solution to one of the challenge problems. Of course, we will expect the writing to be on par with 3rd grade expectations. Nevertheless, all 4 parts of the solution are required.


3rd Grade Notebook Entry from (Chris) on Vimeo.

Finally, I have attached a sentence frame you may want to encourage students to use in math class.

Sentence Frame Excel format  (you can edit this one)
Sentence Frame PDF format  (you just have to print this one)

3rd grade writing standard:

"3.W.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

a.  Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension

b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.

c.   Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.

d.  Provide a concluding statement or section.

3.W.4 - With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.  (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-2 above.)"