Although the conversations provided in the teacher book continue to direct the teaching in this level, your child will begin to work more and more on his or her own.

Laying a Strong Foundation

Level 3 advances the development of mathematical reasoning. Every major algebraic concept is introduced as your child learns arithmetic. Through solving word problems your child will not only memorize the basic multiplication and division facts, but also will learn how to write and solve linear algebraic equations. Addition and subtraction will be expanded to include numbers 0 - 999. Work with common fractions is informally presented. A strong foundation for arithmetic and algebra are being layed in this level.

Concepts and Skills through Word Problems

Level 3 is a highly conceptual book. The ideas presented are foundational in understanding not just 'How' to do arithmetic, but 'Why' and 'When.' The concepts and skills taught in Level 3 will further advance your child's mathematical reasoning:

PLACE VALUE (0 - 999)

ADDITION and SUBTRACTION (with borrowing and carrying with numbers 0 - 999)

Memorization of the BASIC MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION FACTS

Expanding the understanding of COMMON FRACTIONS

The concepts and skills taught in Level 3 are presented in the context of word problems. Approximately 50% of the problems in Level 3 are word problems. Using word problems provide your chilren with opportunities to apply their learning to real life. This approach to learning basic skills enhances your children's reasoning abilities.