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Free 3rd grade math resources for GATE

Preview of FREE Math Logic Puzzles Enrichment 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade

FREE Math Logic Puzzles Enrichment 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade

6 Picture problems that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solve using critical thinking skills. - Level 1 includes problems with Addition Facts to 10. It would suit approximately grade one, but could be below or above depending on student ability.- Level 2 includes Addition and Subtraction problems to 30. It would suit approximately grade two, but could be below or above depending on student ability.- Level 3 includes Addition and Subtraction problems to 30 and Multiplication u
Preview of FREE Open Ended Word Problem: Multi-step Project Based Learning (Grade 3-5)

FREE Open Ended Word Problem: Multi-step Project Based Learning (Grade 3-5)

*UPDATE: Problem now has metric addendum for those of you outside of the U.S.* (Big thanks to Brenda Blake!) In Doggy Dilemma, students are finally allowed to get a dog! They can choose from three dogs and then must create a dog pen for the backyard. They will calculate the area and perimeter as well as the cost of the project. Why work on open ended problems? If you've been paying attention to the assessments that are following the Common Core State Standards, then you know that we need to
Preview of Boat Building STEM Activities - Marine Engineer Challenges

Boat Building STEM Activities - Marine Engineer Challenges

Students will be delighted and challenged to complete these boat building Marine Engineer STEM challenges! Whether you are teaching about the ocean, community helpers, or are just looking for fun and engaging science activities, these challenges are perfect for students to work on whole group, in a small group, or even as a fun and engaging move on activity.The following pages are included in this freebie:A teacher page with detailed instructions.An “about the engineer” page with a simple introd
Preview of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Enrichment Puzzles | Free Sample Advanced Math Puzzles

1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Enrichment Puzzles | Free Sample Advanced Math Puzzles

Do you need a challenge for advanced 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade students? Perfect for GATE or GT, these math and logic puzzles reinforce mathematical thinking by teaching advanced students deductive reasoning skills. This set of Crack the Code© and Deductive Detective Number Mysteries puzzles contain a sample of 10 different products.*** What is included in this packet? ✅ 10 free sample puzzles from Deductive Detective © puzzles for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd students.*** Perfect for➦ Early finishers➦Differ
Preview of Place Value Riddles for Hundreds and Thousands - 3 Digit and 4 Digit Numbers

Place Value Riddles for Hundreds and Thousands - 3 Digit and 4 Digit Numbers

Try these free three-digit and four-digit place value riddle task cards for numbers in the hundreds and thousands to keep your students totally engaged in using math vocabulary and skills as well as critical thinking and logic!These riddles are samples from Place Value Riddles for Three-Digit and Four-Digit Numbers BUNDLE, a set of 150 riddle cards, games, and activity task cards. Click now to see it!Here's what this free resource includes!⭐ 12 multi-step place value riddle task cards for three
Preview of Free Math Enrichment | Logic Puzzles | Early Finisher Brain Teasers

Free Math Enrichment | Logic Puzzles | Early Finisher Brain Teasers

Are you looking for math enrichment or critical thinking activities for your fast finishers? Look no further! These are easy to use and perfect as an extra challenge! My gifted and talented students really enjoy these enrichment math activities in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. Whether you need enrichment for addition and subtraction or multiplication and division, these balance beam activities challenge students to use their logic skills and math abilities to figure out what each item e
Preview of Quick Build STEM Activities Freebie

Quick Build STEM Activities Freebie

Quick Build STEM Activities are the perfect addition to any classroom. Teachers who are limited on time will love using these simple STEM activities in centers, makerspaces, choice boards and more!A quick build in STEM is like a quick write in ELA: Students will not go all the way through the engineering design process; instead, they will choose a challenge and quickly “draft” a design to build. The focus of these activities is primarily on the build. Reflection questions are also provided for t
Preview of 100 Pieces STEM Station Challenge - 100 Days of School STEM Activities FREE

100 Pieces STEM Station Challenge - 100 Days of School STEM Activities FREE

100 Pieces STEM Stations work great for 100 Days of School or any time of year! Stem Station activities use a variety of items that you already have on hand. Includes a 100% TEXT Editable Google Slides presentation to introduce students to the activity and rules. Simply edit the presentation to indicate the materials students will use, the station rules, and time allowed per station. Also includes EDITABLE STEM Stations Recording sheets. Versatile for so MANY GRADE LEVELS because you can change
Preview of FREE Reasoning Puzzles: Place Value, Addition, Perimeter, Area, Multiplication

FREE Reasoning Puzzles: Place Value, Addition, Perimeter, Area, Multiplication

If you are looking for ways to set your class discussion on fire, you're in the right place. Keep them engaged all the way to the end of the year! These no prep puzzles just need to be printed and handed to students for instant student to student discourse. In the puzzles they have to try to decide if statements referring to a picture are true or false. There are five different puzzles with 6 prompts each, so in total 30 problems. They vary in levels of difficulty, but the paid product is tier
Preview of Math Choice Board for Math Centers

Math Choice Board for Math Centers

Created by
Briana Beverly
FREE Math Choice BoardThis FREE choice board contains 6 no-prep math challenges - perfect for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade math classes that need enrichment! Give early finishers the opportunity to explore these concepts in a deeper and meaningful way with this free math menu! These activities are perfect for your fast finishers and high flying students.This math menu can be used as a tic-tac-toe board, and is full of 6 highly engaging and cross-curricular enrichment activities. A variety of activitie
Preview of Multiplication Math Journal Error Analysis and Problem Solving FREE

Multiplication Math Journal Error Analysis and Problem Solving FREE

Created by
Sunny in SoCal
Go beyond computational skills and give students practice with rigorous math tasks that will help prepare them for end of year assessments. Perfect for 3rd and 4th grade, or advanced 2nd graders, this FREEBIE multiplication math journal includes a 4 sample prompts (2 error analysis and 2 solve and explain word problems).The complete Multiplication Math Journal includes 24 unique math prompts; half of the prompts are error analysis, with an incorrect solution provided, and your students’ job is t
Preview of FREE Math Logic Puzzle Activities Birthday

FREE Math Logic Puzzle Activities Birthday

6 challenging birthday themed logic puzzle tasks that are no prep ready to print and give straight to your students. Perfect for extension and enrichment for gifted and talented and high ability students. These activities engage students to develop problem solving skills and use critical thinking. Kimberly Jayne Creates is TWO! To celebrate I created this birthday themed Logic Puzzle resource for all of my followers to enjoy ♥ Thanks for your support, it means the world!Level 1 includes problems
Preview of Open Ended Math Question | Math Challenge

Open Ended Math Question | Math Challenge

Created by
Hello Learning
This open ended math question will provide a math challenge that your students will be excited to solve! This open ended question is easy to differentiate and will promote questioning, estimation, strategies, communication and planning. Skills Include:questioningmaking an organized planusing a variety of strategiescommunicating resultsestimationaddition and multiplicationcreative thinkingproductive risk taking in mathThis problem can be used:individuallywith partnersas a parent volunteer activ
Preview of Back To School Menus - Choice Boards and Activities- 3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Back To School Menus - Choice Boards and Activities- 3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Are you looking for your enrichment or exemplary tasks to be done for the year? The Back To School choice boards are perfect for your early finishers or students that need a challenge or even a simple way of bringing the holidays into your classroom.You can use this by telling students to complete 3 boxes or as a tic-tac-toe challenge. Each box comes with a matching work page.Print at the beginning of the unit and give to each student so they can work on it throughout the unit.Spring Choice Boar
Preview of FREE Morning Work for 2nd Graders

FREE Morning Work for 2nd Graders

Created by
Mrs. Patton
Free Daily Logic Puzzle Morning WorkWhether you are looking for logic puzzles with numbers, creative thinking challenges, or logic puzzles elementary school students can do on their own, this download is for you!In this freebie, you’ll get 5 pages of these logic morning work printables… that’s one for each day of your first week!In each month of the paid product, you will find 22 days worth of high level activities to keep your creative thinkers busy during the first few minutes of the day along
Preview of Fraction Activity with a Recipe

Fraction Activity with a Recipe

Created by
SeriousGiggles
In this Real World Activity, the students will be solving operations with fractions word problems, to find ingredients for Sprinkles Puppy Chow Mix. In this activity the students will be adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions. If you like this activity, you might also be interested in: You might also be interested in my other Spoons games: Spoons - Equivalent Fractions Fraction Task Cards For other activities to get your students moving, check out: Cooperative Learning Activities
Preview of Geometry

Geometry

Created by
Dazzle on a Dime
Geometry: Geometry - Angles Have you ever thought about why a “3” stands for three or why a “4” stands for four? This activity provides an element of novelty where students gain an appreciation for research by discovering the origin of our number system. The student will have an opportunity to: • collect information from multiple sources • generate research topics from personal interests • ask open-ended research questions clarify, evaluate, and synthesize collected information Pl
Preview of What's the Difference? Subtraction Puzzles for Critical Thinking

What's the Difference? Subtraction Puzzles for Critical Thinking

Created by
Christy Howe
This resource is one of my favorite, go-to math enrichment activities for my little geniuses and fast finishers. As students work through the subtraction puzzles they not only develop their computation skills, but also learn important problem solving skills like problem solving and perseverance. I hope you and your students enjoy it as much as mine do! If you have any questions, please let me know! I'd love to hear from you! ******************************************************************
Preview of STEM Poster and Wall Display with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

STEM Poster and Wall Display with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Created by
Kiwiland
This high-quality STEM Poster makes a great start or addition to your STEM display on your walls. It is bright and colorful and utilizes colors that complement each other.This poster is 600DPI and quality fonts and images have been used to guarantee a superior print when it is downloaded. Complimenting colors have been used to attract your students and promote STEM.If you are interested in this product I have additional resources related to this topic that can be bought individually or in a bund
Preview of FREE Choice Board Direction Posters for Early Finishers and Enrichment

FREE Choice Board Direction Posters for Early Finishers and Enrichment

Do you need choice board direction posters for your students who are early finishers, gifted, or in need of enrichment? These no-prep, printable, and digital choice board posters are excellent for distance learning and can be used with Google Slides™ or printed. Pair them with any choice board, and give your students the directions they need!Printable and digital versions are both included, so it's ready to be used!What Is Included in This Resource?Three options for you to choose from:Digital Po
Preview of Halloween Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles

Halloween Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles

Created by
Meredith Berry
These two logic based puzzles are great for deductive reasoning and critical thinking skill reinforcement. Enjoy! Please take a moment and rate this product. If you like these, you may be interested in checking out other logic puzzles in my store. Just look in the Logic Puzzles catergory.
Preview of Project Based Learning - Holiday Tea

Project Based Learning - Holiday Tea

Project Based Learning - Holiday TeaThis Freebie is taken from a complete Project Based Learning Unit. The complete unit contains a research component where students research a country and share a sweet treat or sample of a favorite food. - Resources for your holiday tea- Gingerbread Man design- Holiday Tea invitation or design your own- Organizing your tea (decorations, paper goods, additional food, favors)- Spice Tea recipe with shopping list- Cocoa Mix Recipe- Gingerbread Man Recipe with doub
Preview of Fluffy Puppy Hotel: A Multiplication Project

Fluffy Puppy Hotel: A Multiplication Project

Covers standards: 3.OA.1, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.9 I used this PBL activity with my third grade gifted pull out class as an enrichment project during math, and they loved it! Could be used as enrichment work for high achievers, or as a whole group project for older children. The Scenario: Fluffy Puppy Inc. is the leading provider in everything puppy. This company has just purchased a plot of land, and is planning on building a top-of-the-line puppy hotel. Forget what you already know about dog b
Preview of 4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Exemplar Word Problems

4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Exemplar Word Problems

4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Word Problems written to challenge students. These will enrich and extend their thinking. Standards covered are 4MD2 and 4MD3 as well as 4OA3. These work extremely well as exemplars. There are three real world questions that can be solved as a whole class, in small groups or by individual students.
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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.