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ISTEP+: Grade 3 Mathematics

2014-15 Blueprint

Reporting Category Description
Percent
Range*
Number Sense
Strand 1: Number Sense
Questions may include understanding equivalent forms of whole numbers up to 1,000; comparing two numbers up to 1,000;
understanding basic fractions and representing those fractions on a number line; understanding and generating equivalent
fractions; comparing the size of two fractions with either the same numerator or denominator; and rounding 2 or 3-digit
whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
9-19%
Computation
Strand 2: Computation
Questions may include adding and subtracting within 1,000 fluently; multiplying division facts from 0 to 10 fluently;
multiplying and dividing within 100; representing the concept of multiplication and division of whole numbers in multiple
ways; and interpreting whole number quotients of whole numbers.
9-19%
Algebraic Thinking
Data Analysis
Strand 3: Algebraic Thinking
Questions may include solving real-world addition and subtraction problems within 1,000; solving real-world multiplication
problems within 100; solving two-step real-world problems using all four operations; interpreting multiplication equations
as equal groups; determining an unknown whole number in multiplication and division equations; and interpreting rules for
number patterns using multiplication.

Strand 6: Data Analysis
Questions may include creating scaled graphs and tables; solving one and two-step problems based on presented data;
making predictions based on presented data; generating measurement data by measuring the lengths of objects with rulers;
and plotting the measurement data on line plots using appropriate units.
23-33%

Geometry
Measurement
Strand 4: Geometry
Questions may include identifying and describing basic, three-dimensional objects; understanding and categorizing two-
dimensional objects based on attributes; identifying and drawing points, lines, and line segments; and portioning shapes into
equal areas.

Strand 5: Measurement
Questions may include estimating and measuring mass and volume; solving one-step real-world problems involving mass
and volume; choosing the appropriate unit and tools to measure objects; solving real-world problems involving time in
minutes and money in dollars and cents; understanding and determining the area of rectangles; and finding the perimeter of
polygons.
25-35%
Mathematical Process
Strand 7: Mathematical Process
Questions may include making sense of problems an persevering in solving them; reasoning abstractly and quantitatively;
constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others; modeling; using appropriate tool strategically;
attending to precision; and making use of structure.
9-19%

* This range represents the approximate emphasis for each reporting category on the assessment.

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