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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Fractions on a Number Line - Instructional Deck
Teach your students how to identify and work with fractions on a number line with an interactive, explicit instructional teaching presentation.
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Comparing Unit Fractions – War Game
Improve student understanding of how to compare fractions with an exciting game of war!
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Rounding Numbers Review - Task Cards
Use place value knowledge and reasoning skills to round numbers up through the thousands place with a set of 24 task cards.
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Fraction Comparison Worksheet – Differentiated
Use visual models to create fraction comparisons with this cut-and-paste worksheet designed for 3rd-grade students.
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Comparing Fractions Board Game
Improve student understanding of how to compare fractions with the same numerators or denominators with this comparing fractions game.
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Fractions on a Number Line - 3rd Grade Exit Tickets
Assess your students' ability to represent fractions greater than zero and less than or equal to one with a set of printable fraction exit tickets.
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Comparing Fractions – Task Cards
Practice comparing fractions with the same numerator or denominator with this set of 24 task cards.
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Comparing Fractions – Exit Tickets
Compare fractions with the same numerator or denominator with this set of 24 exit tickets.
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What Doesn’t Belong? Fraction Models – Teacher Guided Activity
Strengthen student understanding of different fraction models with this teacher-led activity.
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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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Double-Digit Subtraction Strategies Posters
Remind your students to use different subtraction strategies with a set of printable subtraction anchor charts.
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Escape From the Alien Invasion – Math Escape Room (Basic Fractions)
Save the planet from the alien invasion by identifying fractions, comparing fractions, creating models, and more with an exciting digital escape room.
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Fractions on a Number Line – Worksheet
Improve student understanding of fractions on a number line with this printable 3rd-grade math worksheet.
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Fractions of a Set – Differentiated Worksheets
Practice working with fractions of a set with this set of differentiated worksheets.
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Equivalent Fractions – Clip Cards
Determine an equivalent fraction that matches a fraction model with this set of 24 clip cards.
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Fraction Models – Match-Up Activity
Practice matching fractions to their word form, shaded model, and number line model with this match-up activity.
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Comparing Fractions Mini-Book
Use this mini-book to help your students learn how to compare fractions with visual models, number lines, and mathematical reasoning.
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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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Fractions of a Set – Cut and Paste Worksheets
A set of worksheets to practice fractional sets of a whole.
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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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Fractions Worksheet Pack – Differentiated
Practice partitioning shapes, shading in fraction models, representing fractions on a number line, and more with this set of differentiated worksheets.
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The Mathematical Easter Egg Hunt
Solve number sentences and determine the codewords with this differentiated Easter egg hunt activity.
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Fraction Bars and Number Lines – Cut and Paste Worksheet
Build a fraction bar by piecing together unit fractions and identify fractions on a number line with this set of differentiated worksheets.
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Pizza Fractions – Poster Pack
Display information about fractions, decimals, and percentages with this poster pack.
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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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Pop Art Products - Basketball Color By Number
Bring some pop art into the classroom with a multiplication color-by-number worksheet.
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Easter Color By Number Worksheet - Multiplication Facts
Bring a bit of spring into the classroom with a multiplication color by number worksheet.
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3rd Grade Fractions Review – Differentiated Worksheets
Review concepts such as identifying fractions, using fraction models, determining the fraction of a set, and more with this set of differentiated fraction worksheets.
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Pizza Fractions – Hands-On Materials
Use these hands-on materials to improve your student's understanding of fraction models and equivalent fractions while making a pizza.
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3rd Grade Fractions – Math Assessment
Assess student understanding of fractions on a number line, comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, and more with this math test for 3rd grade.
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"March Mathness" Basketball Math Craft - Addition
Practice 2-3 digit addition (with and without regrouping) with a fun "March Mathness" craft activity.
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Introduction to Fractions – Interactive Instructional Slide Deck
Use this instructional slide deck to teach your students how to identify the parts of a fraction, determine equal and unequal parts, and use numerators and denominators to write fractions.