Standards for Mathematical Practice
In Grade 3, instructional time should focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100; (2) developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1); (3) developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area; and (4) describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes.
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I Have, Who Has? – Measuring to the Nearest Quarter Inch
Practice measuring objects to the nearest ¼ inch while playing this whole-class game.
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Measuring to the Nearest Quarter Inch Board Game
Build measurement skills with this board game which focuses on measuring to the ¼ inch mark on a ruler.
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Measuring to the Nearest 1/2 and 1/4 Inch Task Cards
Measure items to the nearest ½ and ¼ inch with this set of 20 task cards.
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Nearest Inch, 1/4 Inch, 1/2 Inch Sorting Activity
Practice measuring to the nearest ¼ inch, ½ inch, and inch with this set of 20 sorting cards.
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I Have, Who Has? - Time to the Minute
Practice telling time to the nearest minute with this set of “I Have, Who Has” game cards.
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Time to the Minute and Elapsed Time – Teaching Presentation
Practice telling time to the nearest minute and calculating elapsed time with this 18-slide teaching presentation.
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Multiplication and Division Word Problems Task Cards (Facts of 2, 5, and 10)
Use a range of strategies to solve multiplication and division problems with 2, 5, and 10 times tables.
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Find the Missing Side Worksheet
Use this missing side perimeter worksheet to help your students find the missing sides on a collection of rectangles and squares.
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Interactive Perimeter Puzzle
Play this perimeter game with your class so they can practice calculating the perimeter of a variety of 2D shapes.
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Adding Four 2-Digit Numbers Task Cards
Practice adding four 2-digit numbers together with this set of 16 task cards.
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Elapsed Time With Clocks – Worksheet
A worksheet for students to practice calculating elapsed time.
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Color by Number – Multiplication Fact Practice (Mixed)
Practice multiplication facts through 12 with this fun color by number worksheet.
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Color by 2-D Shape – Activity Sheets
A detailed set of color by shape activities.
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Color by Number - Multiplication Facts of 7
Your students will love coloring while they practice their multiplication facts of 7 with this color by number worksheet.
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Addition and Subtraction Minute Math Booklet
Warm-up (or assess) with this 10-page booklet of addition and subtraction drills.
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Basic Fact Cards
A set of 72 basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fact cards.
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Three Little Pigs Area Worksheet
A worksheet to practice finding area using square units.
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2-D Shape Match
A fun match-up activity to consolidate your students’ knowledge of 2-D shapes and their attributes.
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Fraction Work Mat
Practice fractional concepts with this work mat for students.
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Fill the Grid Active Game
An active game that allows students to practice their multiplication facts.
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Determining Elapsed Time-Word Problems Worksheet
Print an elapsed time word problems worksheet to provide students with practice measuring the passage of time.
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Multiplication Grid – Worksheet
Test your students' multiplication fluency with this half-page multiplication grid.
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Grade 3 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 4
Warm-up your students' brains with this 61-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick activities.
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Perimeter and Area Poster
A poster that explains and compares the concepts of perimeter and area.
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2D and 3D Shape Flashcards
Explore 2D shapes and 3D objects with this set of 20 full-page flashcards.
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Multiplication Word Problems Template
A template to use as a scaffold to help students create multiplication word problems.
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Multiplication Facts Master
Help your students track their progress in mastering multiplication facts with this template.
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Basic Multiplication and Division Word Problem Task Cards
21 word problem task cards to use when learning to differentiate between and model multiplication and division situations.
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Area of 2D Shapes — Poster Set
Use this set of posters to teach how to find the area of 2D shapes.
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Parts of a Number Sentence - Multiplication and Division
A set of 4 posters explaining the numbers involved a multiplication and division number sentence.
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12-Hour Clock Template
A template for an interactive clock that displays hours, minutes, and wording.
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Strategies for Subtraction - Anchor Charts
Remind your students of the many subtraction strategies with a printable subtraction anchor chart display.