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Preview of Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)

Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)

Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i
Preview of Human Capital and Income Lesson with Two Simulations *Editable*

Human Capital and Income Lesson with Two Simulations *Editable*

Aligns to the TEKS standard: 3.9A: Explain the connection between human capital/labor and incomeIncludes -a 4-page introductory lesson to the vocabulary terms and concepts associated with human capital and income.-an 8-page activity that simulates and explains how income level is connected to the level of education.-a 10-page activity where students will decide on a person to hire for a given job. Job skills, training, experience, and education levels are used to determine the best-fit applicant
Preview of Translations, Rotations, and Reflections (Transformations in Geometry)

Translations, Rotations, and Reflections (Transformations in Geometry)

Created by
Shari Beck
This PowerPoint presentation uses animations to demontrate 3 types of tranformations: translations, rotations, and reflections. Students can actively create their own transformational shape that can then be translated, rotated, or reflected to build a tessellation. Turn Geometry into a fun art project where students can add color to their tessellation to create an image out of te transformed shape. Common Core, Geometry, transformations, translations, rotations, reflections
Preview of Game of Life- money simulation

Game of Life- money simulation

Are you looking for a real life simulation to teach your students about life and money?This is a life size version of the board game Game of Life. Help your students learn how to budget, know when to save and spend money, and practice making real life decisions. Students will practice researching, reading, writing, planning, organizing, addition, and subtraction in this activity.When you buy this product, it will only be a one single page document. This document has all of the other materials yo
Preview of Thanksgiving Feast:  Project Based Instruction

Thanksgiving Feast: Project Based Instruction

Engage your students in this relevant project where they plan a Thanksgiving feast. From calculating serving sizes and calories from real food labels, to making a shopping list and sticking to a budget. This project helps students see the real life uses for a variety of math skills. Editable price tags allow you to differentiate for your students. Activities included in this product: Activity 1: Making A Shopping List: Student read real food labels to find serving size on a variety of Than
Preview of Space - Mission To Mars Cooperative Simulation 2-Month Unit - PBL friendly

Space - Mission To Mars Cooperative Simulation 2-Month Unit - PBL friendly

Created by
Stacy Harris
This is an extended cooperative simulation unit for teams of 3-6 students. They will need to work together to make decisions about their mission to Mars. There are 13 lessons, 12 of which have corresponding Mission Log pages where they will be writing and reflecting on the content of each lesson. This unit comprises science, math, art, engineering, writing, collaboration, reading, and critical thinking. Students will have fun working in teams to put together their mission crew, recruit new astro
Preview of Classroom Economy Money Template

Classroom Economy Money Template

Created by
Primary Compass
*UPDATED to PowerPoint* Use this EDITABLE template to create money for your classroom economy system. You can add your initials or a picture to customize and give it a unique title to go with your classroom theme.
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 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 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 Trip Planners II - Math Role-Playing Game: Travel Cards 21-40

Trip Planners II - Math Role-Playing Game: Travel Cards 21-40

Created by
Tammy Griffis
More hilarious and wacky fun featuring more complex math problem solving travel cards! This is a math role-playing game that integrates math problem solving, adding and subtracting money amounts, multiplying money amounts, geography, and writing. Students solve real-world problems as they travel using a road atlas. This compliments travel cards 1-20. Expense ledge template included. Meets common core math standards for Grade 5: Numbers & Operations in Base Ten and Grade 6: The Number System
Preview of My Occupation - A Personal Finance Project

My Occupation - A Personal Finance Project

Created by
Amy Wassel
This product serves as an introduction to personal finance. It is intended for small groups of students. There are seven occupations available for student to choose from, or be assigned by the teacher. Students are given a daily salary, as well as daily expenses. The rest of the project involves a surprise income, as well as two surprise expenses - some of which require students to dip into their savings account to pay for the expense. Also included are a check register for students to writ
Preview of Personal Shopper to the Stars- Research and Math Project

Personal Shopper to the Stars- Research and Math Project

Created by
Becky Keith
What kid doesn’t have a famous person that they admire? Who doesn’t’ like to spend money? This download combines both interests into one motivational activity. In this project, students will research a famous person alive today, focusing on their hobbies, personal preferences, family life, etc. Then take the information they’ve learned about their famous person and become their personal shopper. They will then use a budget of $5,000 to buy gifts that fit their person’s lifestyle. The student
Preview of Choose an Operation Readers Theater

Choose an Operation Readers Theater

Created by
Brittany Martz
Do your students struggle with choosing between addition and subtraction while reading word problems? When I noticed that students in my class really loved reading plays and were stronger at reading than in math, I created this activity to show the connection between the two subject areas. I believe that by stretching out a word problem into a play, students are better able to internalize the actions that are taking place in the problem and can make a better plan to solve. Each readers theater i
Preview of Halloween Party - Math Problem Solving

Halloween Party - Math Problem Solving

Created by
Eric Jayne
In this activity, students will be planning a Halloween party for their class. They will need to "purchase" supplies for their party using a budget that you set. I set a budget that forces the students to make budget choices, i.e., I don't give them enough to buy everything they want. Students will work in partners to plan their party, making decisions based on their budget constraints. Students are also asked to perform some data analysis on the party choices. This is a good activity to do
Preview of Conceptual Understanding for Operations:  Rectangular Models

Conceptual Understanding for Operations: Rectangular Models

Created by
Algebra Maestro
This PowerPoint includes animations for operations of whole numbers, decimals fractions and place value with rectangular models. You can demonstrate to students side-by-side the procedural and conceptual steps to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers. To properly show animation, present to Presentation View. This item is designed to make teachers' explanation of operations meaningful and connect different levels of rigor. Topics include: place value, adding whole numbers, subt
Preview of Investment vs. Paying Off Debts

Investment vs. Paying Off Debts

Created by
Wuebker History
This assignment helps students see how they can acquire $1,032,850.00 by age 35 if they invest in the stock market today. It also shows how poor their friends will be if their friends, instead, take out large student loans that require payments until age 43.As ever, the key to making $10,000,000 by the time you’re 70 is to start investing today, not seven years from now.Student love these eye-popping and yet highly realistic scenarios. At our school, we have a 25-year-old teacher on track to be
Preview of Real World Thanksgiving Practice with Elapsed Time

Real World Thanksgiving Practice with Elapsed Time

Created by
Mad About STEM
The caterers at Feed Your Face Catering are back to tackle a new math skill--elapsed time! They know that the trickiest part of cooking a Thanksgiving meal is making sure everything is hot and ready at the same time, and the caterers are here to help! By solving three elapsed time challenges, students will practice adding time and figuring out elapsed time in a real world context.
Preview of Apple Picking Division

Apple Picking Division

Created by
Amy Barker
This product allows students to "pick" apples from the tree and move them into boxes to demonstrate division of facts from 2-5. It is teacher led, but can be edited for formative or summative assessment purposes. Any student who is struggling to understand the concept of division will benefit from using this interactive product. This document is easily converted to google docs.
Preview of Fractions as Decimal and Percents E-Lab Handout- Ipad Interactive Activity

Fractions as Decimal and Percents E-Lab Handout- Ipad Interactive Activity

Created by
Heather Ward
This exploration handout is to be used with the interactive Fraction Model E-Lab from the National Council of Teacher of Mathmatics. This activity is best completed on an Ipad or computer. The handout helps guide the exploration of different representations for fractions including improper fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percentages. Additionally, there are length, area, region, and set models. Adjust numerators and denominators to see how they alter the representations and models. Use t
Preview of Classroom Checking Accounts

Classroom Checking Accounts

Created by
Sheresa Houser
Teach the students all about addition, subtraction, money, responsibility and so much more, all at the same time.
Preview of Mad Scientist Lab Classroom Transformation

Mad Scientist Lab Classroom Transformation

Students will become mad scientists for the day! The students will be creating robots with place value blocks, conducting an experiment, and reviewing reading skills with an article about robots. This is a perfect transformation for a fun review on place value, character traits, and the scientific method.This resource includes:-list of materials and supplies -detailed explanation of how to implement this transformation-creating robots examples and handouts-lab booklet-recording sheet for interac
Preview of Financial Literacy PBL

Financial Literacy PBL

Get your students excited about money!In this PBL you will find hands on learning with money.Students will spend, save, and write about money.After 1-3 weeks of the PBL the students can graph it any way you want!Print the journal back to back and staple in the middle for best results.
Preview of Introduction to Symmetry

Introduction to Symmetry

This PowerPoint presentation has been designed to give a visual representation of how to introduce the concept of symmetry in the classroom. The slideshow is animated and walks the students through the process step-by-step when trying to problem solve symmetry questions. There are four different shapes shown. You can adjust the presentation to stop the animation in order to have the students try to problem solve it first or you can use it simply as an introductory guide before teaching the
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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.