Grade 3
During the development of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), writers
included the use of technology across the curriculum. The tables below contain student
expectations and references in introductions and strands in the content areas which
directly mention the use of technology or use related terminology.
- The left column of the table lists the foundation area TEKS reference number.
- The center column contains student expectations with explicit mention of technology.
References within parentheses represent similar student expectations at other grade
levels.
- The right column lists corresponding Technology Applications TEKS by reference number.
English Language Arts & Reading (Grade 3)
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The connections listed in the table below are English Language Arts and Reading
student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology).
Other resources for teaching English Language Arts and Reading can be found at the Language Arts and Reading Center for
Educator Development.  |
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| LA |
Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels |
TA Connections |
| 3.7B |
read from a variety of genres for pleasure and to acquire information
from both print and electronic sources (LA 2.7B,
3.7B) |
(3-5) 5A |
| 3.8C |
use resources and references such as beginners' dictionaries, glossaries,
available technology, and context to build word meanings and to confirm pronunciations of
words (LA 2.8D, 3.8C, 4.9C, 5.9C, 6.9C, 7.9C, 8.9C) |
(3-5) 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7A |
| 3.10B |
demonstrate understanding of informational text in a variety of ways
through writing, illustrating, developing demonstrations, and using available technology
(LA 2.10B, 3.10B) |
(3-5)10C, 11A, 11B |
| 3.12D |
use multiple sources, including print such as an encyclopedia,
technology, and experts, to locate information that addresses questions
(LA 2.12D, 3.12D, 4.13C, 5.13C, 6.13C, 7.13C, 8.13C) |
(3-5) 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C, 8B, 8C |
| 3.18E |
use available technology for aspects of writing such as word processing,
spell checking, and printing (LA 2.18E, 3.18E, 4.19F, 5.19F, 6.18F, 7.18F,
8.18F) |
(3-5) 2A, 2D, 2E, 7B, 11A |
| 3.20D |
compile notes into outlines, reports, summaries, or other written efforts
using available technology (LA 2.20D, 3.20D) |
(3-5) 7B, 11A |
Mathematics (Grade 3)
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The connections listed in the table below are
Mathematics student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related
terminology). Other resources for teaching Mathematics can be found at the Mathematics Center for Educator Development.
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| Direct TEKS Connections |
The introduction
to the Mathematics TEKS states that students are to use mathematical "processes
together with technology ... to develop conceptual understanding and to solve problems as
they do mathematics." |
| MA |
Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels |
TA Connections |
| 3.6B |
identify patterns in multiplication facts using
concrete objects, pictorial models, or technology (MA 3.6B) |
(3-5) 7B |
| 3.9B |
create shapes with lines of symmetry using concrete
models and technology (MA 3.9B) |
(3-5) 7B |
| 3.15D |
use tools such as real objects,
manipulatives, and technology to solve problems (K.13D, 1.11D,
2.12D, 3.15D, 4.14D, 5.14D) |
(3-5) 7B |
| 3.16A |
explain and record observations using objects, words,
pictures, numbers, and technology (K.14A, 1.12A,
2.13A, 3.16A, 4.15A, 5.15A) |
(3-5) 7B
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Science (Grade 3)
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The connections listed in the table below are Science student expectations that
directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology). Other resources for
teaching Science can be found at the Science
Center for Educator Development. |
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| The introduction to the Science TEKS at all grade levels
states that students are expected to "use computers and information technology tools
to support their investigations." |
| SC |
Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels |
TA Connections |
| 3.2A |
plan and implement descriptive investigations including asking
well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment
and technology (SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A) |
(3-5) 4B, 5A, 7B, 7C |
| 3.4A |
collect and analyze information using tools including calculators,
microscopes, cameras, safety goggles, sound recorders, clocks, computers, thermometers,
hand lenses, meter sticks, rulers, balances, magnets, and compasses (SC
3.4A, 4.4A, 5.4A, 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A) |
(3-5) 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7B, 7C |
Social Studies (Grade 3)
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The connections listed in the table below are Social Studies student expectations
that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology). Other resources for
teaching Social Studies can be found at the Social Studies Center for Educator
Development. |
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| The Social Studies TEKS
includes a strand entitled "Social Studies Skills" which states "the
student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a
variety of sources including electronic technology." |
| SS |
Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels |
TA Connections |
| 3.16A |
obtain information, including historical and geographic data
about the community, using a variety of print, oral, visual, and computer sources
(SS K.15B, 1.17B, 2.17B, 3.16A) |
(3-5) 5A |
| 3.16D |
use various parts of a source, including the table of
contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches, to locate information
(SS 2.17C 3.16D) |
(3-5) 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6B, 6C |
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