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3rd grade problem solving math scripts under $5

Preview of Minions Mock Trial The Case of The Lost Banana

Minions Mock Trial The Case of The Lost Banana

This is a fun mock trial that involves one Minion (from the Despicable Me movies) getting his banana taken by the other Minions. The students need to read through the facts, and determine how to reach a verdict in this case. The script is easy to read, and great for Grades 1-4. This lesson will help students learn how to do evaluative thinking when problem solving and thinking like a judge. They will also learn how a courtroom operates, and will get to act out a fun mock trial about the mischi
Preview of Equivalent Fractions Readers' Theater

Equivalent Fractions Readers' Theater

Created by
Germain Teachers
Are you looking for a fun, quick way to help your students learn math vocabulary or review your fraction unit? My students love this reader's theater script that reinforces vocabulary while also practicing reading fluency. Included in this product are two versions of a readers' theater script focused on fraction vocabulary. Both versions include the following vocabulary: equivalent fractions, numerator, and denominator. The more challenging version also includes simplest form, reduce, and g
Preview of Math Fairy Tales Reader's Theater Scripts

Math Fairy Tales Reader's Theater Scripts

This pack includes the following reader theater scripts for integrating math content into reading. Content Vocabulary integrated: Angles: Acute, Right, and Obtuse, Lines: Perpendicular, Parallel, Intersecting, Symmetry, ReflectionGoldilocks and the Three Angles: Goldilocks spends the day investigating the home of the Three Angles, until she learns that acute is too small, right is just right, and obtuse is too big for her square angle investigator. 3 pgs.Parallela and her Wicked Stepsisters: Pa
Preview of Friday the 13th Activity Bundle

Friday the 13th Activity Bundle

Created by
Engagement Guru
These math, writing, and reading activities will have your students engaged in Friday the 13th fun across multiple subjects throughout the day! (Minimal prep! Just do some printing and round up some dice!)Activities Included-Two Friday the 13th themed readers' theater scripts with five parts each-A math game for addition or multiplication fluency with three addends or factors -A writing prompt generator that uses students' names to assign them a crazy Friday the 13th scenario to write about!Hall
Preview of Autism Conversation Scripts Social Story Using Nice Words Not Getting My Way

Autism Conversation Scripts Social Story Using Nice Words Not Getting My Way

Created by
Caroline Koehler
Social scripting is an easy way to teach your students with autism social skills in a meaningful and functional manner. Have you heard how children pick up phrases they hear over and over again? Catchy sayings from television shows, commercials and songs often find their way into our daily language: I’ve fallen and I can’t get up; To infinity and beyond; This is Jake from State Farm; and I like to move it, move it. Obviously repetitive scripting embeds phrases and sentences into our daily la
Preview of Social Stories for Special Education: Mini-Books {12 Customizable Stories!}

Social Stories for Special Education: Mini-Books {12 Customizable Stories!}

My Social Stories are by far my best selling products, so I thought I'd add some more in a new & different format! These stories are half-page booklets with cute pictures and fill-in-the-blanks to totally customize for your student. The basic language and sequence of my social stories is consistent, however you get to fill in some specifics for your own unique little learner!Each mini-book is 10 pages or less. Here are the topics covered!*Raising my Hand*Walking in Line*Following the Grou
Preview of Math Readers' Theater for Word Problems

Math Readers' Theater for Word Problems

This twist on traditional math word problems integrates reading and fluency skills with math skills in a fun, cooperative way. Students can act out the word problems that are in each script and they must decide on the number sentences or equations that express each problem. They can also write their own word problem based on the script that summarizes all the math action. Great for whole group, small group, or tutoring groups. Have some math manipulatives on hand such as play money and color
Preview of Social Stories Taking Turns Sharing No Hitting Classroom Behaviors Autism Story

Social Stories Taking Turns Sharing No Hitting Classroom Behaviors Autism Story

Created by
Caroline Koehler
Many students face social challenges when participating in school including sharing and turn taking, hitting, shouting, sitting on the carpet, and working in groups. Discuss how to get along with others easily by reading detailed social narratives that focus on appropriate school behaviors for young preschoolers and kindergarteners as well as those with special education needs including autism. Social norms and manners are discussed throughout all of the books.This set of five social narrative
Preview of Reader's Theater: Quadrilaterals

Reader's Theater: Quadrilaterals

Reader's Theater: Quadrilaterals We used this reader's theater script to review our study of quadrilaterals. As we practiced, students chose sound effects (s.e.) and gestures (ges) to enhance the theatrical experience. When practicing this reader's theater, students recite the characteristics of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapezoids. Looking for a different reader's theater topic? Check out Rosalind Flynn's TPT site for a multitude of creative scripts! While th
Preview of Red Ribbon Week Morning Announcements

Red Ribbon Week Morning Announcements

Are you looking for a script for students to read during the morning announcements for Red Ribbon Week? Each day, the students will talk about why it's important to stay bully and drug free.
Preview of Elementary "Time Machine" Problem Solving Prompt Cards

Elementary "Time Machine" Problem Solving Prompt Cards

Students and teachers can use the "Time Machine" strategy product (aligned with "Conscious Discipline") to use while working through behavior problems or issues between students. Use the speaker and listener prompts, cards, and posters to help students work through problems independently.
Preview of Problem Solving Wheel Autism

Problem Solving Wheel Autism

This allows for a variety of picture-based choices for students to use when they are frustrated or have a problem they need to handle.
Preview of How To Let People Know Your Needs: Scripted Cards and Game

How To Let People Know Your Needs: Scripted Cards and Game

Scripted Needs Messages for Teaching Assertiveness. I messages are helpful tools for sharing feelings and problem solving. However, they are difficult to implement when one’s own needs are not clear or understood. This product includes scripted task cards to help visually identify common social and emotional needs, and strategies to practice communicating one’s needs.Product includes:36 task cards with social emotional needs (additional 36 without images for older players)Question cards that use
Preview of Three Little Pigs Readers' Theater - Area and Perimeter

Three Little Pigs Readers' Theater - Area and Perimeter

Created by
MJcreations
I'll huff and I'll puff....nope not that Three Little Pigs. Your students will have fun performing and/or practicing fluency with this readers' theater. Opportunity to practice finding area and perimeter makes it the perfect math/literature connection. Task cards are included. Check out the preview! Other Fairytale Math Scripts Include: Geometry Readers' Theater - Cinderella Little Red Rounding Hood Follow me to notifications of more to come in this series.
Preview of Introduction to Multiplication Readers' Theater

Introduction to Multiplication Readers' Theater

Created by
Germain Teachers
Are you looking for a fun, quick way to help your students learn math vocabulary or introduce your multiplication unit? My students love this reader's theater script that reinforces vocabulary while also practicing reading fluency. This script introduces students to multiplication vocabulary words (factor, product, repeated addition) through a fun story which also helps students to see how multiplication could be used in real life. Check out these other Math Readers' Theater Scripts: Introdu
Preview of Geometry Readers' Theater - Cinderella

Geometry Readers' Theater - Cinderella

Created by
MJcreations
A lesson on polygons in reading class??? Absolutely!! Your students will have a blast with this Cinderella tale told from a slightly different angle! This 7 part readers' theater script includes Polygon Brain Busters that require student to use higher level thinking! Check out the preview! If you would like to "Follow Me," you will receive notifications on the TpT homepage when I have posted a new product. Find the green star next to my picture to become my newest follower. Also, don't forg
Preview of Polygons Readers Theatre Script

Polygons Readers Theatre Script

Created by
Rosalind Flynn
This product contains two short (and funny!) versions of the same script on the Math topic Polygons. One script is in English; the other is the Spanish translation of the English script. Each script appears on one page in a two-column format. The script was written to be performed by many elementary school speakers—even a whole class. Reading and rehearsing the script reinforces the names and properties of basic polygons while also increasing reading fluency and engaging students in a dramatic
Preview of Counting Objects 1-10 (Discrete Trial)

Counting Objects 1-10 (Discrete Trial)

Created by
Whitney Joy
This discrete trial program includes detailed steps to teach students one-to-one correspondence. It is designed for my fellow special educators. It includes 3 pages: detailed program steps, a written example of the teacher's script, and a discrete trial data sheet to record the student(s) responses. It includes a measurable annual goal, and each step could easily be used as objectives on an IEP. Also see my other discrete trial programs Color IdentificationCoin IdentificationShape Identification
Preview of Social Story: Taking My Time

Social Story: Taking My Time

Created by
Wink Smile Learn
Social stories are a great way for students to practice behavior expectations through practice reading a story with "I statements" and visuals. Social stories are specifically a wonderful tool for children with Autism and are a great way to teach behaviors associated with social situations. This social story focuses on the importance of slowing down and taking time to complete work accurately. It also gives strategies on how students can take their time and what to do when frustrated with work
Preview of Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)

Created by
Shira
This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Listening. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness meditation. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. In order to use this script you will need a mindfulness bell or a bell sound (there are many free apps you can
Preview of Social Skills Story: Sometimes People Don't Follow the Rules

Social Skills Story: Sometimes People Don't Follow the Rules

Created by
Autterpaw Press
Social narratives are stories designed to help students better understand social situations and behavioral expectations. This visual social skills story helps students to know what to do if other kids are not following the rules. Some students get frustrated when rules are broken and take on the role of "rule police". This social story can help students to understand that when kids have a hard time remembering the rules, the teacher is there to help that situation, and they do not need to corr
Preview of Accountable Talk Sentence Stems

Accountable Talk Sentence Stems

Created by
Brandy Shoemaker
Engage and empower your students using these accountable talk sentences stems and discussion questions for math! Students can often perform procedural math tasks without being able to articulate the conceptual understanding that underpins their learning. Encouraging students to talk about their process of solving a problem and articulate HOW or WHY their answer is correct helps to deepen their understanding and solidify their mastery. *Requires students to articulate their thinking*Deepens under
Preview of Mindfulness Cards- Brainwash Anxious Thoughts at Bedtime to Help Sleep

Mindfulness Cards- Brainwash Anxious Thoughts at Bedtime to Help Sleep

The Worry Brainwasher mindfulness cards were designed to help quickly manage anxious thoughts and sensations before bedtime using evidenced based DBT and ACT strategies. The mindfulness cards may also be used for test anxiety, brain breaks, transitions, crisis intervention, relaxation practice, and managing unexpected difficult experiences or anticipated anxious events. The cards are also great to incorporate into other games as rewards or lost turns. To brainwash the intrusive and distress anxi
Preview of Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers Readers' Theater

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers Readers' Theater

Created by
Germain Teachers
Are you looking for a fun, quick way to help your students learn math vocabulary or review your fraction unit? My students love this reader's theater script that reinforces vocabulary while also practicing reading fluency. This readers' theater script focuses on how to multiply a fraction by a whole number and how to multiply a mixed number by a whole number. The script includes the following vocabulary: product, numerator, denominator Check out these other Math Readers' Theater Scripts: In
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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.