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Free 3rd grade math projects for Google Apps

Preview of Run a Taco Truck PBL Challenge | Project Based Learning

Run a Taco Truck PBL Challenge | Project Based Learning

Created by
Briana Beverly
Digital & Printable PBL Math ActivitiesLooking for an engaging, differentiated, and challenging project based learning task to enrich your students? This is a perfect math challenge for students at any time of the year - they'll love running their own taco truck!Students will love getting to work within a budget to run their taco truck - they'll choose the ingredients, extra food to serve, and their truck. Students will practice addition and subtraction while learning to work within a budget
Preview of Dream Home Floor Plan Area and Perimeter Project *Google Slides Editable*

Dream Home Floor Plan Area and Perimeter Project *Google Slides Editable*

Created by
Ty'd to Teaching
Your students will LOVE this project. This area and perimeter project is a great extension activity that can involve area, perimeter, addition, and multiplication. If you have any questions or need any help email me tydtoteaching@gmail.com Hope you enjoy my product. Tag me on Instagram @tydtoteaching and let me know how it goes!
Preview of Mystery Pixels- Taco Cat Math Word Problems Google Sheets™ - Distance Learning

Mystery Pixels- Taco Cat Math Word Problems Google Sheets™ - Distance Learning

Mystery Pixels activities are meant to be fun, interactive, projects that are self-checking for students in Google Sheets™. Students plug in their answers inside of a Google Sheet™ to reveal a FUN picture. This is easy to assign in Google Classroom™ and can easily be used for distance learning.In this project, students answer a variety of math word problems. This is perfect for 3rd and 4th grade students, although it can also be a good review for 5th grade students. Students are given a set of 1
Preview of 100th Day of School STEM Activity

100th Day of School STEM Activity

This fully customizable free resource for the 100th day of school is designed as a way to connect science, math, engineering, and technology concepts with the history of contributions to science and math careers. The STEM activity is divided into two parts. First, introduce students to up to 5 inventions created 100 years ago, or assign students to do their own research to find inventions. The second part walks students through the engineering design process allowing them to come up with their o
Preview of Design a Zoo Perimeter and Area Project

Design a Zoo Perimeter and Area Project

This is a project we use in class to wrap up our perimeter and area unit. The kids get graph paper and glue it on to a big piece of construction paper. Then, they draw in the animal exhibits and find the perimeter and area of them!
Preview of Holiday Recipe - Math Project - Printable & Distance Learning Versions

Holiday Recipe - Math Project - Printable & Distance Learning Versions

Math is best learned in real life situations. This project puts students into the real life situation of making a holiday recipe. Students create a food budget and a timeline, available in a printed version and a Google Classroom version. While working on problem solving and creative thinking, students also work on rounding, addition and elapsed time. A simple grading rubric has been built in to give students guidance and feedback. Working as individuals, or as groups, this project is sure to
Preview of Finding Area Mini Project - Counting Square Units

Finding Area Mini Project - Counting Square Units

This is a fun, mini small project for students who are beginning to learn about area! Make it fun by adding a short story where students are asked to find the area of the things in your classroom or their bedrooms!
Preview of FREE Geometry and Coding Project

FREE Geometry and Coding Project

Created by
Blank Canvas
Kids love gaming, so why not bring it into the classroom with this Pacman coded game. Students will use transformational geometry to design the gameboard and and coding skills to show the Pacman moving through the game.Note: This project guidelines requires an Ozobot for coding. If you do not have Ozobots, other robotics can be used, however are not stated in the project outline.Here's What's Included:An Assignment sheetEditable success criteria checklistThe format of this assignment is Google S
Preview of Planning a Meal Project (Group or Individual Project Based Learning)

Planning a Meal Project (Group or Individual Project Based Learning)

Students can use this digital activity to plan, price, and shop for everything they need to cook a balanced meal. MyPlate is referenced for teaching the components of a balanced diet, then students create a Menu, Shopping List, and price everything needed using a grocery store website. There are places included in the slide to add pictures if they go shopping or prepare the meal, as well as a place to compare their estimated cost to their actual cost. This activity would be beneficial in introd
Preview of Project Rubric for Choice Boards Freebie for Distance Learning

Project Rubric for Choice Boards Freebie for Distance Learning

Project Rubric for Choice Boards Freebie - Distance Learning – This project rubric for choice boards is an amazing assessment tool to evaluate learners’ completed projects while at the same time providing clear expectations for students. This resource is perfect for distance learning with Google Classroom! Five elements are evaluated in this rubric: · Required Elements· Accuracy· Mastery· Originality· Attractiveness and Neatness Using rubrics not only saves you time when grading, but it also al
Preview of STEM Christmas Activity Invent A Christmas Toy

STEM Christmas Activity Invent A Christmas Toy

This fully customizable free resource is designed as a way to connect science, math, engineering, and technology concepts during the Christmas holiday season. The STEM activity is divided into two parts. First, teachers will introduce students to 4 examples of top selling Christmas toys of their choice and allow them to respond to questions, including thinking about how the inventor applied various STEM concepts to the toys. The second part walks students through the engineering design process a
Preview of Wants and Needs Budget Project

Wants and Needs Budget Project

Created by
Louis Napolitano
A fun way to help students learn about budgeting their wants and needs. This should be used after wants and needs have been introduced to the class. Students will be given a prompt where they go away to an island for a month. On their month-long trip, they will have a set amount of money (you can always change it). The budget I used for my class was $1,450. Students will get to pick from three different types of shelters, two different clothing stores, multiple types of groceries (you can always
Preview of Halloween Double Digit Multiplication Pixel Art Activity

Halloween Double Digit Multiplication Pixel Art Activity

Created by
Cutting Corners
Looking for something to help your students practice their double-digit multiplication while having fun with technology? This is a fun Pixel Art activity where students solve multiplication problems and a mystery picture appears while they solve! Whether used as a dynamic station for small groups or as a rewarding done-early activity, your students are sure to be captivated and enthusiastic about practicing their skills.
Preview of Distance Learning Fraction Activity on Google Slides

Distance Learning Fraction Activity on Google Slides

A fun, mysterious, INDEPENDENT practice activity that will ENGAGE your students. Read about the strange disappearance of Miss Schafer and follow the story line to end! Students will solve fraction problems to crack codes and get clues.Fraction practice includes finding equivalent fractions, adding + subtracting fractions with like denominators, adding + subtracting mixed fractions, and changing fractions to decimal equivalents.
Preview of Holiday Shopping (money management) English/Spanish ESL No Prep

Holiday Shopping (money management) English/Spanish ESL No Prep

Created by
molly barnett
Students create a budget and "shop" for holiday gifts for their friends and family. This requires students to add and subtract as they buy gifts and stay within their budget. This project is translated into English and Spanish, perfect for ESL classes. You can use fake money as manipulatives.
Preview of Code Breakers Input/Output Tables FREEBIE Distance Learning

Code Breakers Input/Output Tables FREEBIE Distance Learning

This sample of my larger Code Breakers cross-curricular project invites students to create and decipher codes to practice finding patterns and solving input/output tables. Included in this sample are both paper and digital formats, as well as a teacher model. This product works well for online or packet-based distance learning.The full product includes related reading, writing, and social studies skills and content.For the full product, click here.
Preview of HBCU File Folder project

HBCU File Folder project

Created by
allthingsALEXIS
It is never too soon for our children to start thinking about the college he or she plans to attend once they have graduated from high school. For this project, students will be researching Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU). This HBCU File Folder Project is a game changer as it allows students to share their interests in careers, determine their life goals, and create a self map into accomplishing each dream. With this project, students are covering technology, writing, and math s
Preview of Gallon Man Project

Gallon Man Project

This project/assignment is a great way to help your visual, artistic, and kinesthetic learners learn the most common conversions in regards to cooking. This can also be used to help reinforce math standards regarding units of measurement. Included in this resource are directions about how to make/teach the gallon man project AND Examples of gallon man projects created by students!Enjoy!!
Preview of Construction Lego City - Third Grade Area and Perimeter

Construction Lego City - Third Grade Area and Perimeter

Created by
Jaycee Myer
This product is a basic layout for an area and perimeter project. It is best used after learning both area and perimeter. Students will create a building to add to their class city, when done building they will measure and write a persuasive essay or poster to convince their class that their building is a necessity to our city.
Preview of Arrays Project

Arrays Project

Use this Arrays Project with students to help students see the connection between repeated addition to multiplication. Students build multiplication arrays with tiles, and then color on the multiplication with arrays worksheets. You can have students roll dice to determine their factors or allow students to pick their factors for the multiplication problems using arrays. This project can be done independently, pairs, small group, or a whole class arrays project. More engaging than a multiplicati
Preview of Elf Themed STEM Challenge

Elf Themed STEM Challenge

Use this template for a Christmas-themed STEM challenge. It is modeled after the movie ELF and took my class around 45 minutes to complete. This time can change based upon grade level and materials used. Enjoy!
Preview of Viva STAAR Fiesta Vocabulary Floats

Viva STAAR Fiesta Vocabulary Floats

Viva Fiesta...Viva Vocabulary! Help your students get ready for STAAR and fiesta by having a "STAAR Fiesta Vocabulary" parade with important vocabulary words. Give students important STAAR vocabulary words and have them create a mini parade float on a shoe box. Students will have a "parade" of words to review before STAAR.
Preview of Winter Array Cards

Winter Array Cards

Created by
Alyssa Strope
Use this fun winter array activity to help your students with their multiplication skills!HOW TO USE:I printed each array out and gave them to grouped students. Students then put this on a piece of construction paper and wrote about the rows, columns, and the multiplication equation to match.Enjoy!
Preview of Measurement Hands-on Activity: No Pattern Sewing

Measurement Hands-on Activity: No Pattern Sewing

Created by
Jennifer Lytle
Hands-on learning activities enrich the classroom experience and deepen knowledge. This no-pattern sewing activity takes measurement into the realm of practicality. Allows for independent activity, partner or even group work. A sewing station can be set up and groups or pairs can rotate through the station for classrooms with limited sewing machine access. Personal note: It took me about 3.5 hours with two designated sewing machine operators and one teacher who helped with fabric measurements an
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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.