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3rd grade math centers for Google Apps

Preview of Place Value Math Project | Activities for Place Value, Rounding, Comparing

Place Value Math Project | Activities for Place Value, Rounding, Comparing

DIFFERENTIATED Place Value Math Project, Place Value Detectives! Your students will love practicing their place value skills as real-life, crime-solving detectives. As the students start up their own detective agency, they must also solve 5 crimes that require them to use their place value skills. {4 of the pages have two different options to maximize your differentiation!)Check out the preview for a look at all 8 student work pages (Also includes 4 additional pages with larger numbers, up to t
Preview of Multi-Step Math Word Problem Task Cards - Print and Digital - Story Problems

Multi-Step Math Word Problem Task Cards - Print and Digital - Story Problems

Created by
Rachel Lynette
32 Multi-step Word Problems Task Cards (print or digital) for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. There are also some cards that involve money, measurement, or elapsed time.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides - with Audio SupportEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedWith or without Audio Support
Preview of Multiplication Station for Basic Multiplication Facts Times Table Practice

Multiplication Station for Basic Multiplication Facts Times Table Practice

Created by
Shelley Gray
Do your students struggle with the basic multiplication facts?Do you want to implement a strategic, conceptual approach to teaching multiplication, but you don’t know where to start?Do you wish you had a way to ensure that every student is being appropriately challenged and working to their full potential?When you choose to use The Multiplication Station in your classroom, you aren't only focusing on quick recall, but also on a real understanding of multiplication. We know that students need to
Preview of Multiplication Game - Math Facts Review - End of the Year Activities  - Knockout

Multiplication Game - Math Facts Review - End of the Year Activities - Knockout

Created by
Erin Waters
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to teach your kids multiplication facts? Look no further than Knockout, an action-packed math game that will keep your students moving and thinking! With this thrilling game, students can practice multiplication facts without even realizing they are learning. Players who are first to answer the question correctly can eliminate other players from the game - all while having a blast! Get ready to experience pure excitement as you watch your children enjoy
Preview of Fraction Math Project With 3rd 4th Grade Fraction Activities - Run a Pizza Place

Fraction Math Project With 3rd 4th Grade Fraction Activities - Run a Pizza Place

Created by
Shelley Gray
Bring fractions to life while reinforcing essential concepts using this high-interest, skill-packed fraction project! Run a Pizza Place will help your students understand what fractions really mean and how they are used in the real world in a way that engages, excites, and keeps them begging for more! This is not your average set of fraction activities. Your students will be able to imagine how exciting it would be like to own their own pizza restaurant, all while practicing:representing fracti
Preview of Two Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets With and Without Regrouping

Two Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets With and Without Regrouping

Help your students master two digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping by using these 45 two-digit adding and subtracting worksheets. Math facts using 2 digit addition and subtraction are great for warm ups, reviews, homework, classwork, independent work, etc. There are 20 problems on each worksheet. They are both mixed (addition and subtraction) and separated (just addition, just subtraction and with regrouping and without regrouping). Page Breakdown:5 Pages of Addition Witho
Preview of Perimeter and Area Math Project | Real-World Perimeter and Area Activities

Perimeter and Area Math Project | Real-World Perimeter and Area Activities

Perimeter and Area Math Project Engage your students with this 12 page, real-world Perimeter and Area Math Project where students will design their very own city! Your class will be masters at perimeter and area after they complete this project. Students will create and design many buildings and aspects in an imaginary city: from parks and recreation to housing and hospitals - it's all up to them to design! Students will practice perimeter and area with varying tasks while designing all aspec
Preview of Addition and Subtraction Math Word Problems Story Problems Task Cards Logic

Addition and Subtraction Math Word Problems Story Problems Task Cards Logic

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Use these 32 addition & subtraction task cards to help your students gain fluency in solving two-digit addition and subtraction word problems with short answer and multiple-choice options!There is a mix of one and two-step problems, and almost all of these problems require regrouping to solve. A few of the addition cards include up to four addends. Addition and subtraction are randomly mixed to keep students on their toes!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineC
Preview of 2D Shapes Worksheets & Activities Classifying 2 Dimensional Shape Attributes

2D Shapes Worksheets & Activities Classifying 2 Dimensional Shape Attributes

Created by
Shelly Rees
Looking for a great hands-on way to explore and learn more about two dimensional shapes attributes and classification? This best-selling set of foldables, worksheets, reference charts, and activities is perfect for you and your class! Now includes a DIGITAL version for use in Google Classroom! Your students will master 2-D shape classification in no time at all.Click here and SAVE 20% by buying ALL 5 of my Best-Selling Geometry Resources in ONE Bundle!Click on the preview button above to take a
Preview of Math Word Problem Task Cards Multiplication & Division Story Problems Logic

Math Word Problem Task Cards Multiplication & Division Story Problems Logic

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Use these 32 word problems task cards to reinforce multiplication and division problem-solving skills. This is a skill that students need lots of practice with, so look no further!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO S
Preview of Christmas Math Activity: Christmas CSI Math- Who Stole Santa's Sleigh?

Christmas Math Activity: Christmas CSI Math- Who Stole Santa's Sleigh?

Christmas Math Activity: Christmas CSI Math - Who Stole Santa's Sleigh? Students have to use their math skills to eliminate suspects so they can find out who stole Santa's sleigh!Four clues are given to the students and each clue (worksheet) allows them to eliminate 1-3 suspects.Clue 1/ Hidden multiplication messageClue 2/ Magic to fly the sleighClue 3/ Fractions - fuel in the suspects snowmobileClue 4/ Bribing the guard - adding money (including cents/decimals) Pack also includes an extension w
Preview of Math Fact Game - Addition & Subtraction Within 20 - End of the Year Activities

Math Fact Game - Addition & Subtraction Within 20 - End of the Year Activities

Created by
Erin Waters
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to teach your kids addition and subtraction facts within 20? Look no further than Knockout, an action-packed math game that will keep your students moving and thinking! With this thrilling game, students can practice adding and subtracting within 20 without even realizing they are learning. Players who are first to answer the question correctly can eliminate other players from the game - all while having a blast! Get ready to experience pure excitement
Preview of Fractions on a Number Line Game and Activities | Google Classroom™

Fractions on a Number Line Game and Activities | Google Classroom™

Fractions on number lines can be a challenging skill for many students. This supplemental resource will provide your students with review and fun at the same time.This pack includes BOTH digital activities and printable activities.It has been updated to include digital slides that work inside of Google Slides™. Google Slides can supplement the activity sheets + an answer key is included.**▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁◎◉◎◉◎◉◎◉◎◉ 4 Resources You Will Also Love ◎◉◎◉◎◉◎◉◎◉✔︎ Digital Math Gam
Preview of Early Finisher Task Cards Bundle

Early Finisher Task Cards Bundle

Your early finishers will be engaged every minute of the day with this bundle of 3 of my very popular DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Early Finisher Task Cards! There are 108 Task Cards TOTAL in this bundle! (108 printable task cards and 160 digital Google Slides activities!)Included in this huge set of early finisher task cards are Creative & Critical Thinking Task Cards, Math Task Cards, and Language Arts Task Cards. Keep your students engaged in meaningful work, even when they have finished their
Preview of Area and Perimeter Project Based Learning Math Activity

Area and Perimeter Project Based Learning Math Activity

Created by
The Owl Teacher
Step into the world of engaging and hands-on math exploration with this resource. This project-based learning activity takes students on a thrilling journey as they design their own dream house, while simultaneously mastering the concepts of area and perimeter.Through the use of a house layout grid, students will estimate area by strategically placing furniture and counting squares and partial squares. This real-world, open-ended task prompts critical thinking as they tackle questions related to
Preview of Perimeter and Area Task Cards

Perimeter and Area Task Cards

A printable and digital set of 48 differentiated engaging area and perimeter task cards for your students to practice their skills of finding perimeter and area, then putting it all together to compare the two. Cards are digital and printable to meet the needs in your class!What's included in this set of area and perimeter task cards?20 Perimeter Task Cards20 Area Task Cards8 Challenge Area & Perimeter Task CardsAnswer Key & Recording Sheet IncludedA DIGITAL version in Google Slides* The
Preview of Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

Created by
Christy Howe
Math Logic Puzzles for 3rd grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.--------
Preview of End of the Year Activities Math Project - Plan a Summer Vacation

End of the Year Activities Math Project - Plan a Summer Vacation

End of the year activities should be fun. This math project will have your students excited about doing math. The students will plan a summer vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend while on vacation with a friend. This is a great way to practice financial literacy with your kids. There is a Powerpoint attached with the flight information that is editable so you can change the flight prices and information to reflect where you live. Also includes a digital copy on Google™
Preview of Elapsed Time Math Project | Real-World Time Project and Activities

Elapsed Time Math Project | Real-World Time Project and Activities

Engage your students with this 9 page, real-world Elapsed Time practice. Your students will love playing elapsed time detective and solving crimes while working on elapsed time skills!Students will practice elapsed time skills in a variety of ways. You can use a few of the pages or all of them depending on how much time you have. Many of these problems include elapsed time word problems and critically thinking about the skill.NO PREP! Just PRINT these elapsed time printable activities for a r
Preview of Graphing Task Cards | Interpreting Graphs and Data

Graphing Task Cards | Interpreting Graphs and Data

Your students will love reviewing graphing and data with this set of 32 half-page Graphing Task Cards for interpreting graphs and data. Each of the graphing task cards is digital and printable and has 4 question prompts on each card, for a total of 128 questions on interpreting graphs ! These task cards are available in both a PRINTABLE version and a DIGITAL Google Slides Version.Types of graphs include:Bar GraphsDouble Bar GraphsLine GraphsDouble Line GraphsPictographsPie Graph (Circle Graph)
Preview of Candy Math Activity

Candy Math Activity

Skittles Math is over 20 pages of printable and digital activities to use with Skittles candy to reinforce common math concepts. Grab a small bag of Skittles and get ready for your students to have a blast! Use these as a math center, assessment, activity, test prep and review, etc. These are perfect for differentiation in grades 3-6. Your kids will love them!What concepts are covered in this Skittles Math Activity packet?Place ValueDecimals (Place Value, Expanded Form, Addition, Subtraction
Preview of 3rd Grade Telling Time to the Nearest Minute Google Slides Worksheets Activities

3rd Grade Telling Time to the Nearest Minute Google Slides Worksheets Activities

Created by
Games 4 Gains
Engage your students with these interactive 3rd Grade Telling Time to the Nearest Minute Worksheets for Google Slides™. While working through these slides, your students will practice telling time on analog clocks to the nearest minute. With 18 slides of activities included, you'll have a full supply of ready-to-go practice & review opportunities for your telling time unit!This 3rd grade telling time resource works with Google Slides™. Just choose the slides you want to use and assign them
Preview of Multiplication Project - Real World Math with Arrays Equal Groups Fact Families

Multiplication Project - Real World Math with Arrays Equal Groups Fact Families

Created by
Shelley Gray
SEE ALL REAL-LIFE MATH PROJECTS AND ESCAPE ROOMS HERE.This resource is included in PDF format for printing and in Google Slides™️ format for digital learning. This makes it useable with Google Classroom™️ or Microsoft TEAMS™. Please see the free preview for full details and slide samples.Are you looking for a way to reinforce basic multiplication concepts in an engaging way that helps your students make connections? “Run a Pet Shelter” is a real-life math project where students will complete NIN
Preview of Graphing and Data Math Project

Graphing and Data Math Project

Your students will love working on this digital and printable 12-page graphing and data math project with a fun and engaging carnival theme! They will interpret data tables and graphs as well as create their own data tables and graphs. Each page also includes tasks and questions about each graph!The pages stand alone, so you can use a few of the pages or all of them depending on how much time you have and the skills your students are ready to review. (Making them PERFECT for DIFFERENTIATION!)W
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Importance of learning math skills in 3rd grade

It's no secret that mathematics is a foundational subject for students to learn. Since it forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — it's essential that kids develop strong math skills from a young age as it makes them more likely to succeed in other courses in the future.

Benefits of learning 3rd grade math

Learning math in 3rd grade has many benefits. It helps students:

  • Begin to develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
  • Grow their understanding of numbers and basic operations
  • Understand how math is used in real-life situations

By ensuring that children have a solid foundation, teachers can help set them up for future success

The key concepts for 3rd grade math

Third grade math is an essential component of a child's education, as students will build upon these concepts and skills in subsequent grades. Third grade math covers a wide range of topics, from basic arithmetic to more complex concepts like fractions.

Addition and Subtraction

In 3rd grade, children are expected to build upon and practice the knowledge they learned in the 1st and 2nd grades about addition and subtraction. As 3rd graders, they'll focus on learning how to add and subtract two and three digit numbers.

Multiplication and Division

In 3rd grade, students will start to learn how to multiply and divide numbers up to 100, and begin to learn about the relationship between multiplication and division.

Fractions

Children in 3rd grade will also learn about fractions including how to compare, order, and add and subtract fractions with like denominators.

Geometry

In 3rd grade, students will learn about two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, and be taught how to solve for a shape's perimeter, area, and/or volume. They'll also learn to identify lines of symmetry in shapes and understand basic transformations like reflection and rotation.

Measurement and Data

Measurement and data are another key concept students will explore in 3rd grade. They'll learn to measure the length, weight, and volume of objects using inches, pounds, and gallons. They'll also learn to interpret and create basic graphs and charts.

Common challenges students face in 3rd grade math

This grade can be challenging for some students. Common challenges include:

  • Difficulty understanding basic math facts
  • Trouble with memorizing multiplication tables
  • Difficulty with word problems
  • Lack of confidence in math abilities

How to find 3rd grade math resources

Educators can save time preparing math lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "3rd grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

Frequently asked questions

What types of math resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets and resources can be found on topics like: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, place value, geometry, measurement, fractions, and much more.

What are some good resources for practicing 3rd grade math?

Websites like TPT offer free and paid resources for practicing 3rd grade math.

Why is 3rd grade math important?

Math in 3rd is important because students learn the foundational knowledge they need for future academic success. Additionally, they'll learn the key concepts and skills that are necessary for solving more complex math problems in the future.

What are some common challenges in 3rd grade math?

Common challenges in 3rd grade math include difficulty with basic math facts, struggles with word problems, trouble with memorization, and lack of confidence in math abilities.

How can teachers effectively teach 3rd grade math?

Teachers can effectively teach 3rd graders by providing plenty of opportunities for practice, encouraging student collaboration, making teaching math fun and engaging, and providing regular feedback and recognition.

What are some key concepts taught in 3rd grade math?

Some key concepts taught to 3rd grade students include multiplication and division, fractions, geometry, measurement, and data.

How can I help my students overcome math anxiety?

You can help students overcome math anxiety by providing a supportive and positive environment, breaking down math concepts into manageable chunks, and using real-world examples.

What should I do if my child is struggling with a specific math concept?

If your child is struggling with a specific math concept, you can provide extra support and resources such as worksheets, tutoring, or online educational tools.

Sometimes, visual aids like charts, graphs, and manipulatives can help children understand abstract concepts better. The use of visuals can help explain math concepts to kids and better engage them in their learning.

How can I make math fun for students?

Children learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If a child in your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies.