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Free 3rd grade math teacher manuals for GATE

Preview of FREE Math Logic Puzzles Enrichment 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade

FREE Math Logic Puzzles Enrichment 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade

6 Picture problems that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solve using critical thinking skills. - Level 1 includes problems with Addition Facts to 10. It would suit approximately grade one, but could be below or above depending on student ability.- Level 2 includes Addition and Subtraction problems to 30. It would suit approximately grade two, but could be below or above depending on student ability.- Level 3 includes Addition and Subtraction problems to 30 and Multiplication u
Preview of Free Teacher Package Dot to Dot Skip Count by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Free Teacher Package Dot to Dot Skip Count by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Created by
Mister Reed
These are not your mother's dot to dot puzzlesThey skip count by 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, and 10s, and they begin at various start points, increasing the challenge. Click my store name for more puzzles. Each collection has at least 13 different puzzles, with "hard" and "easy" versions of most of them. The Teacher Package is a FREE resource that guides you in using Dot to Dot number puzzles in your classroom. It includes detailed descriptions of how to use my unique puzzles, thumbnails
Preview of Special Ed | Consumer Money Math | Financial Literacy | Scope & Sequence

Special Ed | Consumer Money Math | Financial Literacy | Scope & Sequence

This money math scope & sequence is perfect for Special Education life skills classes & other consumer math teachers! This financial literacy index will help you teach your students these important life skills sequentially, teaching the prerequisite skills needed for adding money, paying with cash and making change. Check out the matching FULL YEAR MONEY CURRICULUM BUNDLE here.Students first need to learn how to skip count & use a calculator/do mental math subtraction with numbers, B
Preview of FREE Open Ended Word Problem: Multi-step Project Based Learning (Grade 3-5)

FREE Open Ended Word Problem: Multi-step Project Based Learning (Grade 3-5)

*UPDATE: Problem now has metric addendum for those of you outside of the U.S.* (Big thanks to Brenda Blake!) In Doggy Dilemma, students are finally allowed to get a dog! They can choose from three dogs and then must create a dog pen for the backyard. They will calculate the area and perimeter as well as the cost of the project. Why work on open ended problems? If you've been paying attention to the assessments that are following the Common Core State Standards, then you know that we need to
Preview of Teacher Trend Report 2024 - New Years 2024

Teacher Trend Report 2024 - New Years 2024

Are you wondering what is IN for the new year 2024 with teachers?This guide will help you navigate through the sea of resources to find exactly what you need to make this your best year ever!Thanks for visiting my store!Angie OlsonLucky Little LearnersP.S. Make sure to get on my email list for weekly FREEBIES and TPT sale alerts!
Preview of Boat Building STEM Activities - Marine Engineer Challenges

Boat Building STEM Activities - Marine Engineer Challenges

Students will be delighted and challenged to complete these boat building Marine Engineer STEM challenges! Whether you are teaching about the ocean, community helpers, or are just looking for fun and engaging science activities, these challenges are perfect for students to work on whole group, in a small group, or even as a fun and engaging move on activity.The following pages are included in this freebie:A teacher page with detailed instructions.An “about the engineer” page with a simple introd
Preview of Place Value Riddles for Hundreds and Thousands - 3 Digit and 4 Digit Numbers

Place Value Riddles for Hundreds and Thousands - 3 Digit and 4 Digit Numbers

Try these free three-digit and four-digit place value riddle task cards for numbers in the hundreds and thousands to keep your students totally engaged in using math vocabulary and skills as well as critical thinking and logic!These riddles are samples from Place Value Riddles for Three-Digit and Four-Digit Numbers BUNDLE, a set of 150 riddle cards, games, and activity task cards. Click now to see it!Here's what this free resource includes!⭐ 12 multi-step place value riddle task cards for three
Preview of IEP Goals & Objectives Bank- Aligned with Common Core

IEP Goals & Objectives Bank- Aligned with Common Core

This product provides special education teachers a goal bank that is editable and can be easily changed according to individual needs. Goals are aligned to the Common Core indicators in reading, writing, and math. In addition, goals are offered in behavior and social interactions.Other related products are: IEP for Beginners IEP Related BundleSchool Law- My NotesSpecial Education Praxis (5354): Core Knowledge and ApplicationSocial Stories for schoolCommunication Boards (for students with limited
Preview of Free Math Enrichment | Logic Puzzles | Early Finisher Brain Teasers

Free Math Enrichment | Logic Puzzles | Early Finisher Brain Teasers

Are you looking for math enrichment or critical thinking activities for your fast finishers? Look no further! These are easy to use and perfect as an extra challenge! My gifted and talented students really enjoy these enrichment math activities in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. Whether you need enrichment for addition and subtraction or multiplication and division, these balance beam activities challenge students to use their logic skills and math abilities to figure out what each item e
Preview of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Enrichment Puzzles | Free Sample Advanced Math Puzzles

1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Enrichment Puzzles | Free Sample Advanced Math Puzzles

Do you need a challenge for advanced 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade students? Perfect for GATE or GT, these math and logic puzzles reinforce mathematical thinking by teaching advanced students deductive reasoning skills. This set of Crack the Code© and Deductive Detective Number Mysteries puzzles contain a sample of 10 different products.*** What is included in this packet? ✅ 10 free sample puzzles from Deductive Detective © puzzles for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd students.*** Perfect for➦ Early finishers➦Differ
Preview of Quick Build STEM Activities Freebie

Quick Build STEM Activities Freebie

Quick Build STEM Activities are the perfect addition to any classroom. Teachers who are limited on time will love using these simple STEM activities in centers, makerspaces, choice boards and more!A quick build in STEM is like a quick write in ELA: Students will not go all the way through the engineering design process; instead, they will choose a challenge and quickly “draft” a design to build. The focus of these activities is primarily on the build. Reflection questions are also provided for t
Preview of Week at a Glance Lesson Plan Template

Week at a Glance Lesson Plan Template

Created by
Naomi Bocaniciu
Ditch the overwhelm this year! Be prepared for every week by using this Week at a Glance Lesson Plan Template. Easily editable in Google drive, you can make it into your daily schedule then fill it out each week. By noting what lessons and activities you have each day for the whole week, you can easily prepare materials, copies, and move things around ahead of time.
Preview of Report Card Comments - Writing FREE sample

Report Card Comments - Writing FREE sample

Created by
Gold Star
A free sample of my 47 page Report Card Comments bank! These are worded for male students. The full pack includes male and female wording so you don't have to worry about changing he/she, his/her etc. If you like this resource please consider the full pack of comments; https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Report-Card-Comments-Statements-Bank-Targets-1260928 Thanks for looking! :D
Preview of 100 Pieces STEM Station Challenge - 100 Days of School STEM Activities FREE

100 Pieces STEM Station Challenge - 100 Days of School STEM Activities FREE

100 Pieces STEM Stations work great for 100 Days of School or any time of year! Stem Station activities use a variety of items that you already have on hand. Includes a 100% TEXT Editable Google Slides presentation to introduce students to the activity and rules. Simply edit the presentation to indicate the materials students will use, the station rules, and time allowed per station. Also includes EDITABLE STEM Stations Recording sheets. Versatile for so MANY GRADE LEVELS because you can change
Preview of FREE Reasoning Puzzles: Place Value, Addition, Perimeter, Area, Multiplication

FREE Reasoning Puzzles: Place Value, Addition, Perimeter, Area, Multiplication

If you are looking for ways to set your class discussion on fire, you're in the right place. Keep them engaged all the way to the end of the year! These no prep puzzles just need to be printed and handed to students for instant student to student discourse. In the puzzles they have to try to decide if statements referring to a picture are true or false. There are five different puzzles with 6 prompts each, so in total 30 problems. They vary in levels of difficulty, but the paid product is tier
Preview of Prewritten IEP Goals and Objectives using Progress Monitoring

Prewritten IEP Goals and Objectives using Progress Monitoring

Created by
NachoTeacher
This Word document is full of goals for math, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and written expression. These are aligned to the AIMSweb progress monitoring tool we use in our classroom. These are great to copy and paste into any IEP writing software.
Preview of Math Choice Board for Math Centers

Math Choice Board for Math Centers

Created by
Briana Beverly
FREE Math Choice BoardThis FREE choice board contains 6 no-prep math challenges - perfect for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade math classes that need enrichment! Give early finishers the opportunity to explore these concepts in a deeper and meaningful way with this free math menu! These activities are perfect for your fast finishers and high flying students.This math menu can be used as a tic-tac-toe board, and is full of 6 highly engaging and cross-curricular enrichment activities. A variety of activitie
Preview of FREE Guide to Getting Started with Workshop Model | Math Small Groups

FREE Guide to Getting Started with Workshop Model | Math Small Groups

This FREE Guide to Getting Started with Math Workshop Model is perfect for new teachers or veteran teachers who are trying to improve their math instruction by using the Math Workshop Model. I created this Free How to Start Workshop Model Guide to help with differentiation and student led learning in your classroom. Did you know students learn content more effectively when they enjoy what they are doing? Workshop Model helps make teaching and learning easier by using easy differentiation for eve
Preview of Multiplication Math Journal Error Analysis and Problem Solving FREE

Multiplication Math Journal Error Analysis and Problem Solving FREE

Created by
Sunny in SoCal
Go beyond computational skills and give students practice with rigorous math tasks that will help prepare them for end of year assessments. Perfect for 3rd and 4th grade, or advanced 2nd graders, this FREEBIE multiplication math journal includes a 4 sample prompts (2 error analysis and 2 solve and explain word problems).The complete Multiplication Math Journal includes 24 unique math prompts; half of the prompts are error analysis, with an incorrect solution provided, and your students’ job is t
Preview of FREE Math Logic Puzzle Activities Birthday

FREE Math Logic Puzzle Activities Birthday

6 challenging birthday themed logic puzzle tasks that are no prep ready to print and give straight to your students. Perfect for extension and enrichment for gifted and talented and high ability students. These activities engage students to develop problem solving skills and use critical thinking. Kimberly Jayne Creates is TWO! To celebrate I created this birthday themed Logic Puzzle resource for all of my followers to enjoy ♥ Thanks for your support, it means the world!Level 1 includes problems
Preview of SMAD Math Fact Fluency Program *STARTER PACK*

SMAD Math Fact Fluency Program *STARTER PACK*

Be sure to download the preview file to see examples of what's included! SMAD is a math fact fluency program intended to have your students master their basic math facts. The acronym stands for Subtraction, Multiplication, Addition, and Division. The main purpose of SMAD is to have students memorize their math facts and not use their fingers or tricks to count out their facts. Having the basics memorized will help students later on with more complex math concepts. Each grade h
Preview of Open Ended Math Question | Math Challenge

Open Ended Math Question | Math Challenge

Created by
Hello Learning
This open ended math question will provide a math challenge that your students will be excited to solve! This open ended question is easy to differentiate and will promote questioning, estimation, strategies, communication and planning. Skills Include:questioningmaking an organized planusing a variety of strategiescommunicating resultsestimationaddition and multiplicationcreative thinkingproductive risk taking in mathThis problem can be used:individuallywith partnersas a parent volunteer activ
Preview of Back To School Menus - Choice Boards and Activities- 3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Back To School Menus - Choice Boards and Activities- 3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Are you looking for your enrichment or exemplary tasks to be done for the year? The Back To School choice boards are perfect for your early finishers or students that need a challenge or even a simple way of bringing the holidays into your classroom.You can use this by telling students to complete 3 boxes or as a tic-tac-toe challenge. Each box comes with a matching work page.Print at the beginning of the unit and give to each student so they can work on it throughout the unit.Spring Choice Boar
Preview of BUILD Math - Number Sense Math Centers

BUILD Math - Number Sense Math Centers

Created by
Teaching Hands
This product is my entire BUILD Math program. It can be used in the pre-k, Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Classroom - editable to adapt to your student's needs. Here is what you will get:1) An entire explanation of the program with pictures, examples, implementation, etc.2) Number Sense Testing3) Over 20 Differentiated Activities for building number sense4) Student Check In Sheets5) Promethean Flip Chart for rotations6) Explanation of Buddy Games with the Games7) Explanation of Using Mani
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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.