Standards for Mathematical Practice
In Grade 3, instructional time should focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100; (2) developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1); (3) developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area; and (4) describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes.
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Comparing Fractions – Differentiated Cut and Paste Worksheets
Compare fractions with like numerators and denominators with this cut and paste worksheet.
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Understanding Fractions – Exit Tickets
Assess student understanding of basic fractions with this set of 24 math exit tickets.
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Comparing Fractions – Instructional Slide Deck
Teach your students about comparing fractions with like numerators or denominators by means of visual models, number lines, and mathematical reasoning.
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Equivalent Fractions – Differentiated Math Mazes
Practice your understanding of equivalent fractions with this set of differentiated math mazes.
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Identifying Fractions Game – I Have, Who Has?
Practice identifying fraction models and fractions on a number line with an exciting I Have, Who Has game.
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How Big Is That Fraction? – Worksheet
Use this set of worksheets to review students’ understanding of the relationship between the number of parts to the size of a fraction.
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Jump Strategy for Subtraction – Interactive Teaching Slides
Teach your students to subtract two-digit numbers using the jump strategy with an instructional teaching presentation.
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Unit Fractions – Deck of Cards
Use this deck of 30 cards to practice different concepts with unit fractions.
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Fraction Flags Worksheet – Differentiated
Create fraction models with different flags by partitioning rectangles and coloring them according to the guide.
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Basic Fractions – Task Cards
Identify unit fractions on a number line, aim to understand fraction models, and discover partitioning shapes into equal parts with this free set of 24 task cards.
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Fractions on a Number Line - Halves, Quarters, and Eighths
Demonstrate the concept of fractions on a number line with a printable number line display and student reference sheets.
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2-D Shapes and Their Attributes - Interactive PowerPoint
Practice identifying the attributes of different 2D shapes with this 90-slide interactive PowerPoint.
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Color-By-Number Valentine's Day Division Worksheet
Practice two-digit division with a Valentine's Day color-by-number worksheet!
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Football Multiplication Mystery Picture
Use the color-coded multiplication guide to complete the grid and reveal a mystery picture.
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Equivalent Fractions - Cookie Jar Sorting Activity
Review equivalent fractions with this whole-class sorting activity that gets students moving and simplifying!
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Skip Counting Posters
Reinforce skip-counting and listing multiples of a number with this muted-rainbow number display.
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Christmas Color by Number - Multiplication Worksheets
Boost multiplication skills and celebrate the holiday season with this color-by-number multiplication worksheet set.
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Thanksgiving Math- Multiplication Task Cards
Practice solving single-digit multiplication word problems with a set of Thanksgiving Task Cards.
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Perimeter with Missing Sides – Word Problems Worksheet
Use this perimeter with missing sides worksheet when exploring the concept of perimeter in your math lessons.
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Multiplication With Arrays Teaching Slides
Teach your students how to connect multiplication with arrays with this 16-slide teaching presentation.
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Mixed Operations Minute Math Booklet (Lower-Level Version)
Jump into your math lessons with this ten-page mental math booklet covering the four operations and number patterns.
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Thanksgiving Division Task Cards
Use various strategies to solve division word problems with a set of Thanksgiving Task Cards.
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Multiplication Mystery Picture (Pencil)
Use the color-coded multiplication guide to complete the grid and reveal a mystery picture.
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Interactive Area Puzzle (Squares and Rectangles)
Find the area of 16 shapes on the board and match the corresponding pieces to reveal a mystery picture.
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Measuring to the Nearest 1/2 and 1/4 Inch Task Cards
Measure items to the nearest ½ and ¼ inch with this set of 20 task cards.
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I Have, Who Has? - Time to the Minute
Practice telling time to the nearest minute with this set of “I Have, Who Has” game cards.
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Telling Time Knockout
Practice telling time to the minute by reading analog and digital clocks with this competitive whole-class Telling Time Knockout game.
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Find the Perimeter of Rectangles Worksheet
Use these perimeter worksheets for 3rd grade and 4th grade students to give your students practice finding the perimeter of rectangles.
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Multi-Step Problem Solving Worksheet
Solve a multi-step problem and explain the mathematical reasoning behind the process with this simple assessment worksheet.
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Multiplication Foldout Activity
A fun way for students to practice representing multiplication in a variety of ways
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Elapsed Time With Clocks – Worksheet
A worksheet for students to practice calculating elapsed time.
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Monster Multiplication Match-Up (2-digit by 1-digit)
A match-up activity to practice multiplying a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number.