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3rd grade math projects for Microsoft Word

Preview of Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)

Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)

Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!! Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun. This project is very "real life" oriented. For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
Preview of Computer Science: Computer Programming "Angry Birds Game" Editable Resource

Computer Science: Computer Programming "Angry Birds Game" Editable Resource

Greetings,I would like to thank you so very much for viewing this product. Out of all the Computer Science resources I have created, this Unplugged Coding Activity is one of my all time favorites.So you want to teach young scholars how to write lines of code? Look no further. What better way to introduce them to Computer Programming than empowering them to use their imagination to create their very own video game.Using the Angry Birds' theme, scholars are given a variety of tasks and challeng
Preview of Fraction Kite Spring Craft

Fraction Kite Spring Craft

Created by
Jennifer Serrao
Have your students use this template to create a fraction kite spring craft! It is great review for fractions and a fun way to welcome spring! The template provides a 25 x 25 grid of squares and students can color them 4-5 different colors. Then they can name the color squares as fractions. For example 3/25 blue, etc. They can write their fractions in the cloud they cut out from the template. There are also 3 bow ties provided in the template. I cut out thin strips of construction paper a
Preview of Create a Math Game Project, Group Project, Math Project with Rubric

Create a Math Game Project, Group Project, Math Project with Rubric

This project asks students to create a math game that helps to practice a specific math skill or concept (this was made for middle school but can easily be edited to work for younger or older grades)! Basic overview of what need to come up with: 1) A name for your game 2) A picture or logo that goes with your game 3) A description of your game and what skill or concept it helps you learn 4) A step-by-step “How to Play” game sheet 5) A “Rules” game sheet 6) Create the game, including any game pi
Preview of STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE

STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE

Kid-built in a few hours . . . this 7 inch tall basketball hoop can be assembled and re-assembled. We’re not going to toss a ball to make baskets with this project. Oh, no . . . we are making a little catapult to launch marshmallows at the hoop! Oh, yes! Sweet! Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, tr
Preview of STEAM -- Snap n' Shoot Marshmallow Soccer Game

STEAM -- Snap n' Shoot Marshmallow Soccer Game

Kid-built in a few hours . . . this goalie, net and goal, and cool marshmallow “snapper” is a complete kid-built soccer game. We don’t have to use our imagination here! Our snapper really shoots the marshmallow ball, and our goalies really defend. Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, trajectory, etc.
Preview of My Lego House

My Lego House

This is a 2-3 week maths project for anyone from Grade 3-6. Done in pairs or small groups the project entails students designing and building their own Lego house. In the project students will cover a range of maths concepts including area, perimeter, counting, money, graphing and interpreting data. The project includes a detailed teacher booklet with photographs of student's work and examples for each of the lessons. The student book is also included for students to work from, although we found
Preview of Pattern Art Inspired by Artist Romero Britto

Pattern Art Inspired by Artist Romero Britto

Romero Britto combines cubism, pop, and graffiti art in his colourful paintings full of bright hues and patterns. Use these templates to have your students recreate his style of art and teach about patterns, colour, shape, value, and many other of the elements of art. They always turn out amazing and are definitely an art project never to be forgotten. Have your students use crayons, pencil crayons, markers, pastels, or paints depending on your expectations.
Preview of Baseball Math Project Based Learning (PBL) for place value and subtraction

Baseball Math Project Based Learning (PBL) for place value and subtraction

Created by
Project Pop
This project based learning unit gives students a real world math experience. Students are tasked with creating a baseball stadium for their town and will practice addition, subtraction, reading, writing, and comparing large numbers, rounding,and problem solving.4.NBT.24.NBT.34.NBT.4Included: Entry Document from the Mayor, Know/Need to Know List Template, Expenses/Budget Tracker, Team Contract, Student Checklist, Feedback Form, Kid Checks, Pre-ordered tickets, Memo from the MayorAll pages are
Preview of 1st - 5th Grade Extra Credit Projects

1st - 5th Grade Extra Credit Projects

These projects are perfect as Extra Credit opportunities for those kids who don't do their homework regularly or are missing classwork. Some can also be used as in class reports. Product includes a parent letter and editable pages to adjust due dates and requirement of the projects.
Preview of Project Based Learning Planning Sheet

Project Based Learning Planning Sheet

Created by
Kristina Sheehy
Plan your project for PBL using this easy format.
Preview of Math Scavenger Hunt - Newspaper Scavenger Hunt - End of Year Project

Math Scavenger Hunt - Newspaper Scavenger Hunt - End of Year Project

Based on the Common Core, this fun scavenger hunt will show your students that Math really does exist outside the walls of your classroom. It features 24 Common Core Math concepts. You can quickly edit this Word document to fit your needs! The best part of your purchase is the directions, format, and eye-catching graphics. You can edit it in seconds to fit your specific grade level.To help with test prep, or to just provide your students with a fun, hands on activity, this scavenger hunt wil
Preview of Math Board Game Project

Math Board Game Project

Created by
Ashley Yaskis
This math project allows students to create their own math board games to review concepts or focus on a certain skill. The project includes step by step instruction for students to create, design, and revise their games as well as a scoring guide. Students work in groups to create rules to their games, design the game board, and write math question cards and answers. It is a fun group project that can be done at any grade level with any math concepts.
Preview of Percent Markup, Discount, Tax, and Tip Real World Differentiated Project

Percent Markup, Discount, Tax, and Tip Real World Differentiated Project

This document contains a project in which students will use the ideas of percent markup, discount, tax, and tip in a hypothetical situation that is authentic to their lives.
Preview of Summer Vacation: Planning with a Budget

Summer Vacation: Planning with a Budget

Your students will love this activity so much, they won't want to leave for the summer! This end-of-year activity incorporates the real-life skills of researching a vacation destination using an atlas & the internet, using math in everyday life, and working within a budget. The document includes a 6-page printable worksheet for your students & a bibliography of websites -- I linked these sites to my classroom computers, in order to give access to all & to save valuable search time
Preview of Customary and Metric Measurement Olympics!

Customary and Metric Measurement Olympics!

This is an activity that has students estimate and measure using both customary and metric measurement of weight and length. Teachers may use objects of their choosing for the events, such as a paper plate and heavy plastic plate for the discus event, a cotton ball and softball for the shotput event, and two various sized balls for the laying long roll. Students will have a blast participating in the three kinesthetic events! Students also collect score data by analyzing classmate's scores and p
Preview of 24 STEM activities bundle including elementary & highschool challenges

24 STEM activities bundle including elementary & highschool challenges

Engage your students in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math lessons and challenges. Our bundle includes 12 elementary appropriate activities and 12 highschool appropriate activities.Activities included: Environmental Impact Study, Magnetic Slime, Straw Rocket Launcher and so much more!
Preview of 5th Grade Graphing Project

5th Grade Graphing Project

Created by
JacOnAMac
This is a 6-step project with a grading rubric to take students through the steps of collecting data, organizing it into different types of graphs, and interpreting it. Easily adaptable for grades 3-5.
Preview of Animal Shelter Business Development Simulation (Gifted 3-5)

Animal Shelter Business Development Simulation (Gifted 3-5)

Created by
Vince Frosteg
This activity set was designed for use in a third through fifth grade gifted resource room. Students research, design, and plan for an animal shelter to house 10 dogs that are randomly assigned. Using these dogs students: <>complete a research matrix on common dog breeds. <>design a "blueprint" for the animal shelter using graph paper, measurements, and requirements. (Because this is usually the first simulation I use each year, the measurements are kept to squares.) <>figur
Preview of Estimation Activity Worksheet

Estimation Activity Worksheet

Created by
Wise Guys
Do your students struggle with estimation and using convenient numbers? This 10 page activity packet is designed specifically to make estimation easier and more fun to learn for your students. Your students will be creating a class menu of creative foods. Then each student will get a class menu that the teacher will type up. The students will have to order items off the menu, and estimate the numbers to make them more convenient to add together. It is loads of fun. Included in the packet are: d
Preview of Graphing Unit Culminating Project

Graphing Unit Culminating Project

Created by
Caitlin H
I used this activity as a summative assessment for my Data, Graphing and Probability Unit. This gave students the opportunity to create their own question, survey a group of students (visited another class in the school), collect, display and analyze their data. I have left this as a .doc file so that you are able to adjust it to fit the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know! Thanks for downloading. Please take the time to rate this product. If you e
Preview of Washington, D.C. Trip Planning Budget Project

Washington, D.C. Trip Planning Budget Project

Created by
Heather Shumate
I use this project as part of the addition and subtraction unit in my 3rd grade classroom. It gives students a real world scenario in which they would use their knowledge of addition and subtraction to manage money. The kids love it because it offers a lot of choice and is very fun! It could also be used for advanced 2nd graders or as a review at the beginning of the year for 4th graders.
Preview of Fraction Word Problem Project

Fraction Word Problem Project

Created by
Alison Slate
This project is a wonderful review of standards 5.NF.7c and 5.NF.6 that allows students to solve real world problems with fractions. In this project, students will select a recipe from a “recipe book” and adjust it to serve a given number of people. This project based learning experience reinforces an essential life skill and reviews multi-step word problems with fractions in a relevant and interactive way. ** A rubric is included along with all necessary documents!
Preview of Summer Shopping Spree - Budgeting Activity

Summer Shopping Spree - Budgeting Activity

Created by
Morgan Browning
I used this at the end of the year as an activity for the students to practice budgeting and spending money. They were given a "paycheck" and had to subtract their bills before finding everything on their shopping list. If they have money left over, they can choose other options listed. **You can change the budget allowed, depending on level of students and what you are teaching** I used $800 and they had a lot left over, so I recommend a lower price.
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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.