3rd Grade Math Learning Intentions & Success Criteria | South Carolina

Help your third graders clearly understand what they are learning, how they will show success, and why it matters with this complete set of 3rd Grade Math student-friendly Learning Intentions and Success Criteria (LISC). Aligns with and supports Visible Learning instructional practices.

This resource provides student-friendly learning intentions (LI) and clear success criteria (SC) aligned to Grade 3 math standards. Each standard includes one focused learning intention and four manageable success criteria that build toward mastery, always ending with “Justify my answer” to support reasoning and math discourse.

These learning targets are designed to support teacher clarity, student ownership, and instructional alignment. They work seamlessly with daily instruction, math notebooks, anchor charts, observations, and formative assessment.

What’s Included

✔ Learning intentions and success criteria for all 3rd grade math standards
✔ Clear, consistent language students can understand
✔ Conceptual focus aligned to standards (not tricks or shortcuts)
✔ Ready-to-display and classroom tested

Perfect For

• Daily learning targets
• Math notebooks and anchor charts
• Student self-assessment
• Walkthrough and observation support
• Standards-aligned instruction

This resource is ideal for teachers who want clarity without overload and tools that respect instructional time while strengthening student understanding.