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3rd grade math microsofts for GATE

Preview of Magic Triangles Math Puzzles Extension Gifted & Talented

Magic Triangles Math Puzzles Extension Gifted & Talented

These Magic Triangles Math Puzzles are perfect extension tasks for gifted and talented students, who thrive on daily challenges and are often deep thinkers. With Google slides, PowerPoint and task cards, in both colour and ink saving black and white, they are sure to save teachers lots of time preparing enrichment activities for their gifted and talented students. This resource is also great for early finishers! What's included in this Magic Triangles Maths Puzzle Extension Task:➤ You will recei
Preview of Daily Math Challenge

Daily Math Challenge

Created by
Doctor G
Updated 2/13/14 This 56 page digital file contains 50 math challenges with answer keys. These could be used as a warm-up or a problem of the day. I use them as a warm-up with my gifted class. It gets the kids thinking and problem solving. The math challenges include: mental math math analogies mystery number logic puzzles find the order shape puzzles patterns Thanks for stopping by!
Preview of Math Brain Teasers- Google Edition

Math Brain Teasers- Google Edition

Created by
Ms Third Grade
PAPERLESS BRAIN TEASERS FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Wanting to move towards a paperless classroom? Imagine using your time to plan effective lessons instead of printing, cutting, laminating, and organizing activities for early finishers! With this file you will be able to share directly with your students through your Google Classroom without ever having to hand out any paper! Contents of this set include: -125 slides -Problems vary in difficulty -Sudoku -Logic puzzles -NRICH word problems -Picture/visua
Preview of Toothpick Puzzles

Toothpick Puzzles

Created by
Simply Math
These puzzles and just a few toothpicks for each student and you have an excellent activity to challenge student thinking. Consider using this resource with your intellectually gifted students. Maybe pose a puzzle in the morning and talk about solutions later in the day or the next day. As students become familiar with the puzzles, they can pose new ones for classmates!The thirty-two puzzles are included three different formats - choose the one you like best:  ♥ Small cards can be printed two-si
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 A GATE-way to Understanding the Gifted: Parent PowerPoint!

A GATE-way to Understanding the Gifted: Parent PowerPoint!

Created by
One Extra Degree
Are you searching for a way to communicate with parents about gifted characteristics, regulations, and services without overwhelming them? This PowerPoint file was created for use in my own classroom, and it outlines some of the basics when it comes to the gifted and talented population. This file provides a great introduction for parents and includes a slide of web resources that they can use to become more informed as parents and advocates as well. It would be perfect for an Open House, a
Preview of Friday Math - PAPER FOOTBALL - 3rd GATE through 6th Grade, 3 Levels of Challenge

Friday Math - PAPER FOOTBALL - 3rd GATE through 6th Grade, 3 Levels of Challenge

In this lesson, we take goofing off to a new level. Imagine playing paper football as an assignment . . . this might take all the fun out of it forever! This lesson is perfect for a Friday, for after a big test, for a test review, or as a center. It only takes about an hour and keeps kids engaged and thinking. You will find three levels of challenge to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners make this set of lessons highly adaptable, and alignment to the Common Core Math Standards thre
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 Math Higher Level Thinking Questioning Stems

Math Higher Level Thinking Questioning Stems

Created by
Stephanie Y
Do you want to raise the level of questioning in your students during math? Do you want to raise your level of questioning? Then this product is for you! Based on Bloom's four highest level of thinking, these questions help to guide discussions. There are "Questions for my Peers" and "Questions for Self-Reflection". There is also a tracking sheet included for students to be aware of types of questions they ask and to set questioning goals. Great for gifted and talented students! Can also be adap
Preview of Toy Car Golf Math STEAM Design - Gifted and Talented GATE 2nd-4th 9 Hours

Toy Car Golf Math STEAM Design - Gifted and Talented GATE 2nd-4th 9 Hours

Engaging math and engineering with ramps and toy cars! Your students will go home and share the news about how absolutely cool school seems now. My mathematically gifted 2nd graders were VERY Challenged by this unit, and I would not hesitate to use it for 3rd grade GATE or in 4th grade as an enrichment for the whole class.Schoolhouse Rock Math: We’re using Zero My Hero and 5’s Multiplication to learn multiplication, repeated addition, and patterns to calculate areas of rectangles—a very advance
Preview of Claim Evidence Reasoning:  "The Bad Dog Mystery" PPT

Claim Evidence Reasoning: "The Bad Dog Mystery" PPT

Created by
Buccella's Buzz
Students will be introduced to using Claim Evidence Reasoning to solve The Bad Dog Mystery. This step by step powerpoint allows students to make a Claim, review the Evidence, and lastly, determine their Reasoning with support. An evidence sheet is avialable for purchase to allow students to review their work and disucss thier findings with other students. This lesson allows students to analyze data, make measurements, and think critically. It is interactive and fun! Your students will enjoy
Preview of WWII Airplane Fighter Gliders - GATE STEM + Reading 3rd-7th Grades

WWII Airplane Fighter Gliders - GATE STEM + Reading 3rd-7th Grades

Yes, we get to throw little gliders around the classroom. This is the sneakiest, most evil sort of teacher trick: learning standards and being challenged academically while having fun! This unit is perfect for a Friday or the day before a vacation. Start it in the morning, and run across the entire curriculum throughout the school day. Or take pieces out of the unit here and there over the course of days and weeks . . . as the components can work as “stand alone” or as a cohesive trip acr
Preview of Amazing Race Printable Templates

Amazing Race Printable Templates

Created by
Start a Spark
This file is a PowerPoint file with Amazing Race templates to create challenges, detours and roadblocks in any content area. These templates can be used digitally or as printables. Just click inside the editable text boxes to add your content.Template includes: planning pageschallenge folderroute information carddetour cardroadblock cardplayer name tagsPowerPoint slides template
Preview of STEM Kid Constructions -- Rubber Band Swing Ride

STEM Kid Constructions -- Rubber Band Swing Ride

Another STEM unit that is very popular with my students. We teachers are a sneaky sort, though . . . because this unit is packed with challenging critical thinking activities, math, physics, and engineering—even a GATE social-emotional lesson. If you’ve purchased any of my STEM design lessons and units before, you know what to expect. If you have not, please read the reviews! Use this for your advanced groups, or send students off on an independent investigation. Level: Extra challenging f
Preview of Multiplication Lessons & Extension Tasks BUNDLE | Gifted & Talented Students

Multiplication Lessons & Extension Tasks BUNDLE | Gifted & Talented Students

This extensive resource features 12 multiplication lessons each containing over 80 slides and extension tasks to explicitly teach and practise multiplication and the times table facts for gifted and talented students. The fact slides include turn around facts as well as extension up to 24 times tables. Plus, the multiplication wheel activity is present in both colour and black and white making it perfect for write and wipe sleeves!This growing bundle is now complete. ⭐ Get the related Division B
Preview of STEM Kid Constructions - TOPS! Cool Lessons from the Core

STEM Kid Constructions - TOPS! Cool Lessons from the Core

Tops are the tops! Let’s make our own and experiment! Who would have thought we could blend so much science, engineering, and math into this simple little toy? You’ve probably seen those valentines where you can punch out a circle and insert a pencil to make a top. Those are hugely disappointing. These tops, however, are COOL! Anytime we do something cool in the classroom, we want to sneak in plenty of content with it, right? Such is the case here, and you’ll find Common Core State Standa
Preview of WHALES & Dolphins -- Cross-Curricular Adventure Upper Elementary and GATE

WHALES & Dolphins -- Cross-Curricular Adventure Upper Elementary and GATE

Use these activities as a supplement to your curriculum or stand-alone learning opportunities. Use them for advanced 3rd grade groups or 4th and 5th grades. With this collection, you’ll get full explanations of the activities, ready-to-print activity sheets, templates, examples of student work, and photos so you are ready to go TODAY in your classroom! Included in this collection are six activities to enhance your study of oceans, marine mammals, or whales. These activities are charged wi
Preview of Fractions Clothesline

Fractions Clothesline

Do you need a new and exciting way to teach comparing fractions to your students? Well, the Fractions Clothesline is the way to go! It gets the students actively involved in comparing, ordering, and analyzing fractions. This activity can be used as early as 2nd grade!
Preview of Student checkbook register

Student checkbook register

You can use these to help students learn how to use a checkbook, manage their money, and as a managemnent tool. I award students "$1" for each homework assignment turned in on time. Students track their progress daily. Table points can be cashed in monthly and added in. Excessive restroom use can result in owing money. At the end, you can have a store or some sort of opportunity for students to practice writing a check and also balance their checkbooks. Make multiple copies back to back and
Preview of STEAM Marble Park Enrichment -- Whole Class and GATE - Math - Engineering

STEAM Marble Park Enrichment -- Whole Class and GATE - Math - Engineering

This school year Portable Gifted and Talented is filling up the portable with whole-class enrichment lessons. The lessons are designed to be used by a gifted resource teacher in a “push-in” model or for classroom teachers who want to reach all levels of ability in an engaging way.Great fun and challenging thinking! This enrichment is designed for whole-class 4th and 5th grade or gifted and talented and high ability 3rd grade students. Success in this unit will rely on hands-on application of
Preview of Friday Math - Penny Tile Flooring for Upper Elementary and GATE

Friday Math - Penny Tile Flooring for Upper Elementary and GATE

Another Friday Math lesson for hands-on learning across several Common Core Standards . . . at least 22 standards from 2nd to 6th grade: multiplication, division, decimals, area, geometry arrays, expressing ratios, public speaking and listening, and more! In this lesson, students apply math skills to determine the number of pennies required to tile a kitchen floor. They’ll make strong hands-on, visual-mathematic connections for area and multiplication as they tackle this real-life DYI dilem
Preview of Desktop Zip Lines -- GATE STEM for Upper Elementary

Desktop Zip Lines -- GATE STEM for Upper Elementary

Students not only study physical science, they design with it, build with it, they write about it, calculate with it, and they live it. It’s the engineering process in miniature as our engineering teams design and then build desktop ziplines from scratch. Students will draft plans, build zipline towers, choose the best zippy materials, and assemble their ziplines. Hey, it’s incredible fun . . . but it’s not just fun and games here! Students will use their ziplines to collaborate on a physica
Preview of Distance Learning Daily Math Challenges, Openers, Discussion Starters Set 2

Distance Learning Daily Math Challenges, Openers, Discussion Starters Set 2

Created by
Miss U
This purchase includes 10 daily math challenges, directions, rationale, and an answer key. Each challenge is presented on a separate slide with directions specific to that challenge. Challenges in this set include: Which One Doesn't Belong?What's the Question?Would You Rather...?and Notice and Wonder IF YOU LOVE THESE.... For more 2 week math sets OR for the entire set please visit my store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Miss-U And, for Creativity/ELA/Critical Thinking daily
Preview of Famous Aviators, Pilots, and Astronauts Guided Research and Project EDITABLE!

Famous Aviators, Pilots, and Astronauts Guided Research and Project EDITABLE!

Are your students interested in pilots, astronauts, and aviators? Are you looking for a way to direct them through the research process but aren't sure where to begin? This guided research packet provides them with a detailed guide that will help them find appropriate resources and questions to jump start their learning. After that, it will take them on a step-by-step journey to creating a life sized version of their chosen aviator to display in the hallway. There are 4 major measurement standar
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Find lessons for 3rd grade math | TPT

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.