Math, English & Science Enrichment
3rd Grade Math, English & Science Classes
Every A Grade Ahead program available in 3rd Grade — choose a subject to see its month-by-month curriculum.
Give the opportunity of academic acceleration.
Introducing multiplication and division — building speed and agility through progressive fundamentals alongside geometry, fractions, and real-world word problems.
A Grade Ahead’s 3rd grade math program introduces your child to a whole new world of mathematics with the presentation of their new curriculum — multiplication and division. Our program will familiarize your child with these operations so that he or she can multiply and divide with speed and agility. Our curriculum includes, but is not limited to:
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Time-saving skills
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Application of all topics in word problems
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Geometry, algebra, & statistics
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Fractions/Decimals
Month by Month 3rd Grade Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum | Numericals Path |
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| June : Month 1 | |
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Place value; Rounding; Estimation |
Multiply/Add/Subtract 2: Examples: 3 x 4 = ? and 5 x 6 = ? |
| July : Month 2 | |
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Multiplication; Money |
Multiply/Add/Subtract 3: Examples: 7 x 9 = ? and 8 x 4 = ? |
| August : Month 3 | |
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Time; Calendar |
Multiply/Add/Subtract 4: Examples: 9 x 4 = ? and 4 x 11 = ? |
| September : Month 4 | |
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2-step word problems; Patterns; Algebra |
Multiply/Add/Subtract 5: Examples: 12 x 8 = ? and 9 x 10 = ? |
| October : Month 5 | |
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Division; Tables & graphs |
Multiply/Divide 1: Examples:100 x 5 = ? and 63 ÷ 9 = ? |
| November : Month 6 | |
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Length; Weight; Liquid volume |
Multiply/Divide 2: Examples: 33 x 3 = ? and 99 ÷ 3 = ? |
| December : Month 7 | |
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Metric; Fractions |
Multiply/Divide 3: Examples: 91 x 5 = ? and 84 ÷ 2 = ? |
| January : Month 8 | |
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Geometry |
Multiply/Divide 4: Examples: 421 x 3 = ? and 621 ÷ 3 = ? |
| February (Test Prep Month) | |
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Standardized Test Preparation *Some academies may offer in a month other than February. Check with your local academy. |
Multiply/Divide 5: Examples: 3 + 5 x 4 = ? and 43 x 8 - 4 = ? |
| March : Month 9 | |
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Properties; Symmetry and transformations; Metric System |
Multiply/Divide 6: Examples: 1,203 x 3 = ? and 1,089 ÷ 9 = ? |
| April : Month 10 | |
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Decimals; Coordinate grid; Statistics |
Multiply/Divide 7: Examples: 145 x 11 = ? and 2,704 ÷ 2 = ? |
| May : Month 11 | |
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Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead |
Multiply/Divide 8: Examples: 93 x 15 = ? and 8,196 ÷ 6 = ? |
Accelerate learning.
Building confident writers and readers through structured grammar, comprehension, and creative writing — preparing students to excel academically.
A Grade Ahead’s 3rd grade English enrichment classes encourage students to excel in English academically. Students begin writing longer paragraphs while practicing appropriate grammar. 3rd grade English curriculum emphasizes language arts skills such as:
3rd grade English students receive weekly work that will focus on vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension on writing.
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Skills necessary for standardized testing
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Writing (includes: drafting, editing, creative pieces, fantasy, letters)
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Comprehension
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Written responses and their proper format
Month by Month 3rd Grade English Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| June : Month 1 |
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Prose constructed response; Nouns; Verbs |
| July : Month 2 |
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Comprehension elements; Subject and predicate; Sentences |
| August : Month 3 |
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Pronouns; Possessive nouns; Helping verbs |
| September : Month 4 |
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Adjectives; Adverbs; Realistic fiction |
| October : Month 5 |
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Comparative and superlatives; Collective nouns; Fantasy |
| November : Month 6 |
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Irregular verbs; Fact and opinion; Prose constructed response |
| December : Month 7 |
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Coordinating conjunctions; Sentence types; Writing |
| January : Month 8 |
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Possessive nouns; Quotation marks; Subject and verb agreement |
| February (Test Prep Month) |
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Standardized Test Preparation *Some academies may offer in a month other than February. Check with your local academy. |
| March : Month 9 |
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Similes and metaphors; Context clues; Essays to inform |
| April : Month 10 |
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Prepositions; Poetry |
| May : Month 11 |
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Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead |
Become a young scientist.
Exploring Earth science, physical science, and life science through inquiry-based learning — building curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a love of discovery.
In the 3rd grade science program, students will begin with the scientific method through exploration and inquiry-based learning. Students will learn how to become young scientists through a variety of topics such as Earth science, physical science, and life science. A Grade Ahead’s 3rd grade science enrichment program will open their eyes to the science of the world around them. Through this content, 3rd grade students will learn about:
Students will also gain inquiry-based learning skills, such as:
Don’t forget, your child can begin the curriculum at any time throughout the year. Start learning today!
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The Earth and its surface
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Machines and motion
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Animals and their adaptations
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Problem-solving skills
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Ability to follow explicit directions
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Investigation techniques
Week by Week 3rd Grade Science Curriculum
| Week | Subject Area | Topic |
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| Week 1 | Application and Inquiry | The Scientific Method |
| Week 2 | Earth Science | Earth’s Energy Resources |
| Week 3 | Earth Science | Identifying Mineral Resources |
| Week 4 | Earth Science | Rocks and Soil |
| Week 5 | Earth Science | The Solar System |
| Week 6 | Earth Science | Earth Science Project Week |
| Week 7 | Physical Science | Force and Motion |
| Week 8 | Physical Science | Simple Machines |
| Week 9 | Physical Science | Matter |
| Week 10 | Physical Science | Energy |
| Week 11 | Physical Science | Physical Science Project Week |
| Week 12 | Life Science | Habitats, Ecosystems, and Biomes |
| Week 13 | Life Science | Amphibians |
| Week 14 | Life Science | Reptiles |
| Week 15 | Life Science | Adaptations |
| Week 16 | Life Science | Life Science Project Week |
Next Step
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