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3rd grade math resources for Microsoft Publisher and for special education

Preview of Web Graphic Organizer

Web Graphic Organizer

Created by
For Equal Access
This was designed for my students to draw the picture or write then a para would complete the other part. Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.
Preview of Blank Editable Graphs

Blank Editable Graphs

Created by
Profe Sydney
These are blank graphs that you can edit by typing in the name of the graph and whatever objects are being graphed. There are bar graphs, a pie graph, and a line graph template.
Preview of RTI: A Guide For Teachers {Now Editable!}

RTI: A Guide For Teachers {Now Editable!}

Created by
The Bright Apple
Are you struggling with RTI? You're not alone. RTI is overwhelming for a classroom teacher. In this packet you will find all the resources that you will need to monitor your student's progress in your classroom. You will have forms at your fingertips to start the RTI process with students who are not making growth in your everyday core curriculum setting. This packet also offers an overview of RTI and the process. It will give you suggestions and a guideline on what to do with your student
Preview of Zones of Regulation Problem Solving and Think Sheets

Zones of Regulation Problem Solving and Think Sheets

This freebie includes the following. 1. A guided problem solving sheet that helps students identify a problem they're having, brainstorm three possible solutions, choose one, and decide whether that choice worked for them. 2. A "Think Sheet" that guides students to identify which Zone they were in when a behavior occurred, what they chose to do, the result of that choice, how they can get back into the "Green Zone," and what they can do to improve the situation. 3. A simpler "Think Sheet" tha
Preview of 1/2 inch square graph paper

1/2 inch square graph paper

Created by
For Equal Access
I use this in my class for all operations to ensure place value remains correct. The boxes are larger so the kids can write in the them. Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.
Preview of Mini Book Template - Editable

Mini Book Template - Editable

This is a 2 x 4 page mini book template with margins made in Publisher and totally editable at your end. It is a must have template for every seller as anytime you need to create a mini book, you just have to fill in your text and clips and you are ready to print. Teachers can print blank mini books and have students write their own stories. I am sure you will come up with many ways to use it and I would love to hear about it. Happy Teaching! Bright Little Learners
Preview of Writing Office Template

Writing Office Template

Created by
Amanda Payette
I used this template to create Writing Offices for my third grade students. The students have these offices available when they are writing and can refer to the information listed there! It includes information about: the writing process, an editing checklist, punctuation, writing super sentences, transition and story words, letter formation (both print and cursive) and a space to put current work.
Preview of Relationships Social Story

Relationships Social Story

Interactive social story about different types of relationships and appropriate topics of conversation. Relationship topics include family, friends, teachers, emergency community helpers, other community helpers, and strangers. Student cut and paste appropriate conversation topics for each relationship. Great for all grades!
Preview of Roll 'Em: Expanded Form Dice Game

Roll 'Em: Expanded Form Dice Game

Created by
Megan Prihoda
This is a game I use in my math stations. The students use dice to create 3-digit numbers. They record the digits, standard form, and expanded form of the number. This is a recording sheet for the game.
Preview of Editable Polka Dot Circle Cards

Editable Polka Dot Circle Cards

Created by
The Willow Tree
Editable Polka Dot Circle Cards in Publisher. The use of these cards are limited only by your imagination! Table Numbers? Activity Cards? Name Tags? Completely up to you! There are 10 different colours to choose from and the text and font is completely editable. Simply choose your front and your text, print and use as you wish. Please vote and leave feedback.
Preview of Homework Expectations Letter

Homework Expectations Letter

With the new standards and Engage NY/Eureka Math curriculum I have had many concerned/angry parent emails. Math teachers get all the complaints! This Expectations letter helps parents and students understand their role when doing homework. It also has a whole page of online resources that I use with my families. I left it as a publisher file to be fully editable. Directions for use: I send this home the first days of school. Parents and Students sign acknowledging their roles during homework. T
Preview of Editable Parking Lot Activity for Literacy, Math, or Multi Purpose

Editable Parking Lot Activity for Literacy, Math, or Multi Purpose

One download with ENDLESS possibilities. This parking lot has editable text so you can use it again and again. With easy to follow simple instructions, you and your students can have hours of fun while learning. I also threw in 6 editable flashcards and 7 FREE bonus vehicles!! How to use this product? Some examples are: sight words, matching, phonics, special sounds, letter and number recognition, number words, reading comprehension, vocabulary words, addition, subtraction, multiplication, an
Preview of Behavior Tracking Point Sheet for BIP Progress Monitoring

Behavior Tracking Point Sheet for BIP Progress Monitoring

Use this point sheet in your classroom for students struggling with behaviors or students with behavior intervention plans. This is editable so you can change the activities in the day and/or the classroom rules to fit your classroom.Tracking BehaviorsI use this point sheet daily to track students' behaviors throughout the day. This is directly aligned with our classroom rules, which we review each day so students understand all of their expectations. This helps me to easily notice behavior tren
Preview of Math Stations Accountability and Reflection Sheet

Math Stations Accountability and Reflection Sheet

January 2015 UPDATE - I have updated this product to fit more what I need in my classroom. It gives more daily feedback and work area for the students to use. This gives me a better idea of where all my students are in the content. It also makes them more accountable to the work requirements each day. Updated 7/30/2016 as an editable Publisher Doc Rational: I love guided math and using stations with my 4th graders. This time allows me to genuinely know where each student is with the content a
Preview of Vocabulary for Cross-section of Animal Cell; Modified Life Science; special ed

Vocabulary for Cross-section of Animal Cell; Modified Life Science; special ed

This worksheet shows a cross-section of an animal cell. Students are to use the word bank to write the correct word next to each definition. There are five words and five definitions. I use this with my 7th and 8th graders who work on an alternate curriculum. This is also a great review for homework. Aligns with Maryland state reading curriculum standard 1D2c: Given vocabulary words from a grade-level content unit, student will identify the meanings of the words. Also aligns with Maryland stat
Preview of Area of Rectangle &Triangle with Formula; Special Ed; Differentiated Geometry

Area of Rectangle &Triangle with Formula; Special Ed; Differentiated Geometry

This is a modified worksheet from the middle school geometry curriculum. It is excellent for special education students who require an alternate or modified curriculum. This worksheet includes four rectangles/squares and four triangles. The pages are separated by shape so they can be given one at a time. The worksheets have the formula for area broken down into easy steps. Students have to fill in the blanks, which will help them solve the equation.
Preview of Upper Grade Desk EDITABLE Name Plate/Name Tag

Upper Grade Desk EDITABLE Name Plate/Name Tag

There are 1 EDITABLE "styles" of desk name plates/name tags. The document has 30 TOTAL plates to type the name, print and go. Size: 10.7 x 3.96 inches Multiplication Chart Decimal Place Chart Fraction Chart Base Ten Block Chart Number line from -20 to 20 Enjoy!
Preview of Fraction Field Day

Fraction Field Day

Created by
Laura Howell
Fraction Field Day includes all of the activities you need to have a successful wrap-up to your fraction unit! Why end your fraction unit with another Kahoot! when you can get your class outside for a memorable field day? This packet includes the plans for using fractions while playing basketball, soccer, and much more! It also includes cards that can be filled in with fraction problems of your choice, then placed around the playground for a scavenger hunt.
Preview of Economy Checkbook Behavior Management System

Economy Checkbook Behavior Management System

Created by
BeachyTeach
This behavior management system is based on an economy checkbook system. This includes a register sheet for students to record and keep track of their money, checks to write for their prizes, a list of items they can buy (free to you), and a sheet that tells how money is earned and taken away. My kids LOVE this! The preview is a PDF file, but the one you pay for is publisher so that you can change the name of the teacher and school on the checks to fit your classroom. You can do this many d
Preview of Behavior Chart for Work Completion

Behavior Chart for Work Completion

This behavior chart is to help students with Work Completion and staying on task. It is a publisher file so the activity and time section can be edited to fit the students schedule. Behavior charts are a great way to collect data for Student Improvement Teams, IEP goals, Parent Meetings, etc. As teachers many times we think a students behavior is happening "All the time" but when you start seeing it on paper you realize it's only during a specific subject or time of day. This can help you relax
Preview of Math Sentence Starters (editable)

Math Sentence Starters (editable)

I use these around my room depending on the station and what my goal is for my students to discuss with each other. A lot of time it also helps students to get started with their verbal explanations. We have some posted up front year round for our number talks, and we also have some that are placed with certain stations and activities.
Preview of Area:  Rectangular Figures

Area: Rectangular Figures

Created by
Nancy Hughes
Activities in this product are based on Common Core Standard 3.MD.C.5. These activities provide conceptually understanding of area by using color tiles and geoboards (geoboard paper). These activities use a hands on, visual approach to understanding area. Activity 1: Students use color tiles with a set area to find the figure’s dimensions Activity 2: Students use color tiles to tile (without gaps or overlays) a figure to determine the area of a figure Activity 3: Students use geoboards o
Preview of Editable Visual Timetable / Daily Schedule

Editable Visual Timetable / Daily Schedule

Created by
Anne Lighten
This (7 page) timetable document ALLOWS FOR EDITING. Pictures and activity names can be edited to suit the needs of the student and school context. There are a total of 130 activity cards available. Please note the size and details of activity cards are best suited for grades 3 - 12, however page sizes can be enlarged when printing if desired. Subject cards include ALL the following,morning greetings, morning fitness, rest time, assembly, garden, story time, inside, wet weather, toilet, bathroom
Preview of Testing in Progress Sign

Testing in Progress Sign

Keep the distractions and noise outside of your room during testing season with this door sign! Insert your Bitmoji to personalize it.
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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.