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3rd grade math simulations $5-10

Preview of Valentine's Day Math Project | Conversation Hearts Graphing Lesson & Activity

Valentine's Day Math Project | Conversation Hearts Graphing Lesson & Activity

This Valentine's Day-themed math project introduces your students to four methods for displaying data: Frequency TablesBar GraphsPictographsLine Plots Your students will record observations about each method for displaying data and compare/contrast methods for collecting data. Students will then use this knowledge to solve a problem for Val’s Heart Factory. Love this project idea, but planning to teach graphing at a different time of year? Sal's Sweet Factory will be a perfect fit for your class
Preview of Ice Cream Shop Tycoon PBL (Project-Based Learning)

Ice Cream Shop Tycoon PBL (Project-Based Learning)

Created by
PBL Central
Welcome to the Ice Cream Shop Tycoon PBL project! In this project, your learners will design an ice cream shop that will be ready to compete with the best ice cream shops operating in your local city. Students will consider all aspects of business start-up including menu design and branding, customer experience, pricing and costs, marketing, etc. There is a wealth of information in this packet to guide you and your students through an amazing learning experience. Whether you are an experienced P
Preview of Disney World Virtual Field Trip for Grades 1-4 || Google Classroom Ready

Disney World Virtual Field Trip for Grades 1-4 || Google Classroom Ready

PERFECT for early finishers, supply teacher days, or use during distance learning. This is a great activity for students to work on "little bits at a time" and come back to when they're finished with their other work. The file lives in their Google Drive, so can be accessed at any time!Take your kids to the happiest place on Earth! This Disney World Virtual Field Trip is designed for use in Google Classroom. Students need to have their own Google logins in order to be able to work with the proje
Preview of Fraction Hospital Skill Building Activity & Classroom Transformation

Fraction Hospital Skill Building Activity & Classroom Transformation

This is a fun, engaging way for your students to apply and practice their learning about fractions! Skills used:Identifying fractions (<1)Fractions (<1 and >1) on a number lineMatching different fraction forms (numbers, number line, part of a set)Word problemsTurn this into a HIGHLY engaging classroom transformation with hospital gowns, gloves, masks, and hair nets!The product includes…Student work packets12 surgery cardsStudents locate fractions on the number line by performing “stitch
Preview of Going to the Championship Football Game Project Based Learning

Going to the Championship Football Game Project Based Learning

Engage your students in a relevant project with this Championship Game Project. (Please note, Super Bowl is trademarked and not authorized for use in commercial products therefore I am using the words Championship Game instead.) ****Now updated for the 2024 Championship Game in Las Vegas****Students will spend several days going through the planning of a trip to this year's championship game in Las Vegas, Nevada. Students will use a variety of math skills for budgeting and problem solving, as
Preview of Data Detectives Bar Graph & Pictograph Mystery Activity

Data Detectives Bar Graph & Pictograph Mystery Activity

Engage your students with this data mystery! You left data in the classroom overnight and someone snuck in and completely scattered it. Oh no! In this activity, your students are data analysts who will use clues to reassemble the scattered pieces of bar graphs and pictographs.This product includes...4 graph starters for your students to complete (2 bar graphs, 2 pictographs)18 pieces (including some decoys) of graphs for your students to analyze and match to a graph starter8 cluesAND everything
Preview of 2nd & 3rd Grade Data and Graphing Math Project | Bar Graphs, Line Plots & More

2nd & 3rd Grade Data and Graphing Math Project | Bar Graphs, Line Plots & More

This graphing math project introduces your students to four methods for displaying data: ★ Frequency Tables ★ Bar Graphs ★ Pictographs ★ Line Plots ★Your students will have the opportunity to record observations about each method for displaying data and compare/contrast methods for collecting data. They will then use this knowledge to solve a problem for Sal’s Sweet Factory. ***************************************************************************THE BIG PROBLEM YOUR STUDENTS WILL SOLVE:Sal's
Preview of Young Entrepreneur - Independent Business Project (Google Slides)

Young Entrepreneur - Independent Business Project (Google Slides)

This two part project will walk your students through all the steps they need to design a school-wide business, estimate costs, plan a budget, determine pricing for profits, and seek investors! This digital project is ready to go with student editable slides, alternative slides for teacher customization, and a teacher walk through! Whether learners are creating a hypothetical business or actually running a school-wide business, they will LOVE becoming young entrepreneurs!(printer friendly versio
Preview of Standards For Mathematical Practices Activities

Standards For Mathematical Practices Activities

Created by
Teacher's Gumbo
Do you struggle helping your students to understand the 8 standards for mathematical practices and how to apply them? This activity bundle simulates a road trip to becoming a math master.Students work in teams to collaboratively create posters for each math practice and complete activities that guide students in how to apply them in math situations.All eight mathematical standards are covered with posters and activities for practice. When students are finished, they will also have a booklet of e
Preview of Area of Composite Figures | Irregular Shapes | Surgery Room Transformation

Area of Composite Figures | Irregular Shapes | Surgery Room Transformation

Surgery room transformations have been seen all over social media, and now you can bring this engaging activity to your own classroom! Everything is included in this product to create your own “surgery experience” for your students as they find the area of composite shapes. You can make it as simple or theatrical as you like!  If you need a print and go version, your students will only need the patient files, scissors and glue. If you really want a memorable experience, provide surgical gloves a
Preview of Virtual Field Trips for Primary Students: Bundle

Virtual Field Trips for Primary Students: Bundle

This bundle includes virtual field trips that are simply upload-and-go ready for Google Classroom. These works great as tools for distance/virtual learning OR to use on substitute teacher days OR for early finishers in the classroom. 1. DISNEY WORLD (View preview HERE)2. RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM (View preview HERE)DISNEY:Take your kids to the happiest place on Earth! This Disney World Virtual Field Trip is designed for use in Google Classroom. Students need to have their own Google logins in order to b
Preview of Common Core Aligned Math Projects: 5 Real Life Money Activities for Gr. 3-5

Common Core Aligned Math Projects: 5 Real Life Money Activities for Gr. 3-5

Created by
Dot Cates
Clearly understanding place value is critical as students move into the upper grades, as Math moves towards a more algorithm based approach. Why not have fun, while learning this critical concept! This packet of five fun cooperative Common Core Aligned activities allows students the opportunity to: * Work with others * Explore Money and Place Value using real life simulations * Be creative and integrate art, writing and mathematics * Have fun while they learn important mathematical concepts!
Preview of End of the Year 3rd Grade Math Activities | Test Prep | Worksheets

End of the Year 3rd Grade Math Activities | Test Prep | Worksheets

Created by
Teacher's Gumbo
Do your kiddos enjoy the unlock challenges or escape rooms? If so, they are gonna love taking a math mission! This baseball themed math mission leads groups through challenges that include test prep, open response tasks, and creative constructions (including STEM activities). This math mission contains 5 phases or checkpoints: UP TO BAT FIRST BASE SECOND BASE THIRD BASE HOME PLATE Within each phase or checkpoint, students will complete a variety of test prep questions covering all standards fr
Preview of Math Munchies Cafe: Tips, Discounts, Tax, Percents

Math Munchies Cafe: Tips, Discounts, Tax, Percents

This real life application will help your students practice finding prices after taxes, tips, and discounts. Transform your classroom into a restaurant with these easy to follow guidelines, menu, and student worksheets. Invite younger students to visit and be your customers (they will have the opportunity to practice adding decimals and making change). My students LOVE becoming waiters/waitresses in the "Math Muchies Cafe" and will have a better understanding of the never ending question of:
Preview of Glow Day/ End of Year Party/ Incentive/ Reward K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd / Math Recap

Glow Day/ End of Year Party/ Incentive/ Reward K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd / Math Recap

Created by
New Wife Life
The ultimate glow in the dark / end of year/ math recap party !Your students will LOVE when you transform the room into a "glow-in-the-dark" end of year party! This bundle comes with decorations, worksheets, activities and a link to my amazon supply list with EVERYTHING you could possibly need! Right now get it SUPER cheap. Only $5.50!!!
Preview of Back to School | Addition and Subtraction Fact Fluency Activities

Back to School | Addition and Subtraction Fact Fluency Activities

Created by
Teacher's Gumbo
Do your kiddos enjoy the unlock challenges or escape rooms? If so, they are gonna love taking a math mission! This camping themed math mission leads groups through fact fluency activities that fact practice, timed fluency quizzes, word problem creation and creative constructions (including STEM activities).This math mission contains 5 phases or checkpoints:OBSERVEHIKECANOECAMPFIRECAMPSITEWithin each phase students will complete activities to assist them in becoming more fluency with their additi
Preview of St Patrick's Day Math Mystery Multiplication & Division Word Problems Activity

St Patrick's Day Math Mystery Multiplication & Division Word Problems Activity

Are you searching for an engaging math activity for your students to practice multi-step word problems using multiplication and division for St. Patrick’s Day? In this Mini Math Mystery Whodunnit Activity, your students will solve two step word problems focusing on multiplying and dividing while analyzing clues in The Case of The Missing Luck Charms!This would make a great Fun Friday activity, Test Prep, or a memorable Fun Math Day for you and your students.This fun and highly engaging St. Patri
Preview of Candyland Room Transformation

Candyland Room Transformation

This room transformation is inspired by The Wild Card. This transformation gives you a variety of activities to choose from for a one or two day transformation. Activities included:1)Write an emoji story: Students will use candy themed emoji strips to write a creative writing story. Two optional writing prompts, story mountain graphic organizer, and publishing paper included.2)Candy conventions: Students will correct sentences and dialogue using candy. List of suggested candy included.3)Division
Preview of Classroom Economy and Classroom Job Resource Manual- With Editable Templates

Classroom Economy and Classroom Job Resource Manual- With Editable Templates

Created by
Inspired Apple
Click the preview for a closer look!If you would like to get started building a classroom community and economy, this is the resource for you! I have shared ideas for over 20 jobs (with the capacity to make sure everyone in your class has a weekly responsibility). 14 jobs have printable, ready-to-go signs, with a list to get you started on other job suggestions. An additional file is included with editable templates so that you can customize your own! These jobs will become the basis of runn
Preview of Crash Test: An Egg-cellent STEAM Challenge

Crash Test: An Egg-cellent STEAM Challenge

Get ready for an Egg-ceptional real-life STEAM unit with "Crash Test: An Egg-cellent STEAM Challenge!" Not only will your students practice their engineering design and math skills, but they will also create a commercial for their unique safety designs!________________________________________________________________________________________________An amazing resource for teachers who want to encompass math and ELA skills with an engaging hands-on real-life STEAM challenge. Students will learn abo
Preview of Balance of Center | Mean as Fair Share Interactive Google Slides w/ Google Form

Balance of Center | Mean as Fair Share Interactive Google Slides w/ Google Form

Created by
Katie Burns
18 slides of different interactive activities giving students an opportunity to move around online math manipulatives to find the balance of center and mean as fair share. There is a google form that goes along with the slides so students can get instant feedback. Examples:- balancing a bar graph- balancing a dot plot- sharing money to find the fair share between four friends- moving marbles around in different jars to find the mean of marbles per jar- moving snap cubes to balance the four grou
Preview of Detective Day Transformation Breakout | Addition + skip counting Review Activity

Detective Day Transformation Breakout | Addition + skip counting Review Activity

Created by
Saved by Bonnell
Get your class ready for review of their addition strategies and skip counting skills by investigating the mystery case of 'Who Stole the Cookies from the Cookie Jar'! This easy, engaging transformation activity will have students excited and determined to complete math tasks and uncover clues to decide which suspect has stolen the cookies from the cookie jar. This breakout style transformation is easily implemented in a day with little/ no prep; simply print the activity sheets and setup instru
Preview of Economics | Financial Literacy Simulation | Project-Based Learning

Economics | Financial Literacy Simulation | Project-Based Learning

Created by
Kapeesh Kaposh
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teaching financial literacy concepts to your students? This high-engagement, low-prep Economics Financial Literacy Project-Based Learning includes a brief introduction into basic financial literacy terms and engages students in a Financial Literacy simulation where they must make choices and learn how real-life situations affect a budget. Students will play through a year in Futuretopia to see how their choices fare!Daily activities and student obje
Preview of The Cookie Conundrum - Adding Fractions

The Cookie Conundrum - Adding Fractions

This activity offers a hands-on and engaging approach to mastering fraction addition through a real-world lens. Students will explore the concept by doubling or tripling a frosting recipe, witnessing firsthand how fractions seamlessly apply in practical scenarios. Not only does this activity reinforce mathematical skills, but the added excitement of indulging in their creation enhances student involvement and makes learning fractions an unforgettable experience.
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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.