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Preview of Introducing Decimals (2) - EDM Lesson 3.9 - Modeling Decimals w/Base 10 Blocks

Introducing Decimals (2) - EDM Lesson 3.9 - Modeling Decimals w/Base 10 Blocks

Created by
Bethany Poirier
16 Animated Slides to augment the introduction of decimal places (tenths & hundredths) as related to fractions. This slide deck uses pictures to match common manipulatives (Base 10 Blocks) and encourages class participation to practice reading and writing decimals, along with their fraction counterparts. Hand out Base 10 blocks and students can build through the lesson. Student whiteboards or slates are encouraged but this lesson works with hand raising and students just coming to the boa
Preview of STAAR Math Test Taking Skills 3rd Grade

STAAR Math Test Taking Skills 3rd Grade

Powerpoint Presentation that can be easily converted to Google Slides to review for the STAAR 3rd MATH Assessment. Use this presentation to go over student expectations and test taking tips before the MATH STAAR assessment. This downloadable file contains:Comparison of Old STAAR to New STAAR 2.0Student expectations and samples Strategies to use when working on a math problem. Empty slides so you can modify to your strategies.Tips on answering questionsTip on what to do when you are to tired.Math
Preview of Fractions - Introductory Interactive Lesson w/Pear Deck option

Fractions - Introductory Interactive Lesson w/Pear Deck option

Created by
Bethany Poirier
25 slide, Pear Deck enabled slideshow to introduce fractions. A tool to talk about fractional parts, vocabulary (numerator, denominator), etc. Traditional fraction pieces of rectangles and circles become layered with various foods to increase engagement, encourage story problem ideas, and develop a deeper understanding of fractional parts and their meaning. No Pear Deck? This slideshow can easily be used with student whiteboards or good old-fashioned raised hands!
Preview of CGI Math Manipulatives and Tools to use on the SMART Board - Notebook File

CGI Math Manipulatives and Tools to use on the SMART Board - Notebook File

For ALL Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math Teachers that have a SMART Board Notebook, this Notebook File is a MUST! Teach CGI on the SMARTBoard with ease! CGI is 100% Common Core Mathematics Aligned!! Each slide contains an infinite number of manipulatives for students to "pull from" when sharing their problem solving strategy with the class. They can easily demonstrate how they used their tools / manipulatives as they pull from the manipulatives at the top part of the slide then drag
Preview of Identifying Decimals Using Base-10 Blocks (tenths and hundredths)

Identifying Decimals Using Base-10 Blocks (tenths and hundredths)

Created by
Bethany Poirier
These Pear Deck enabled slideshows offer a whole class/small group lesson or a version to be used as an independent assignment. Given pictures of Base-10 blocks, students must identify and record the decimal. Numbers greater than a whole and including tenths and hundredths have been included.
Preview of Decomposing Fractions Lesson

Decomposing Fractions Lesson

Created by
Bethany Poirier
This slideshow is a tool to use when teaching the decomposition of fractions. It is an introductory fractions lesson that makes a great precursor to adding fractions with like denominators. The lesson was created to go with EDM4 Lesson 5-1. The slideshow can be used with white boards/slates to engage students in the mini lesson. There is no script here; this slideshow is a set of visuals to increase engagement and real-life application of basic fractions.
Preview of Fractions on a Number Line - Lesson/Activity

Fractions on a Number Line - Lesson/Activity

Created by
Bethany Poirier
This slideshow provides a framework for ordering and placing fractions--sometimes of various denominators--in order and in the proper places on a number line. This is a difficult concept for the grade level and a visual to help aid this discussion, lesson, and practice is entirely necessary. The slideshow is Pear Deck enabled. If not using the Pear Deck, be prepared for students to use white boards or other individual materials to engage students. The lesson requires student interaction and te
Preview of AM and PM Math Smartboard Lesson

AM and PM Math Smartboard Lesson

This smartboard lesson teaches students about A.M. and P.M. It could also be used as a review for students who have already been introduced to this concept. Included in this lesson is an essential question, many opportunities for interactive student practice, and a summarizing activity. There are 11 slides. In addition, this lesson is aligned with the 3rd grade math Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).
Preview of Additive Angles Lesson Intro/Tool/Practice

Additive Angles Lesson Intro/Tool/Practice

Created by
Bethany Poirier
This slideshow introduces the concept of additive angles, including specific additive angles such as complementary and supplementary angles. This slideshow is a tool to be used for class lesson, demonstration, etc. With white boards, papers, or coming up the the board, students should be participating in each step, after the initial introduction. Some answers are given in the course of the presentation. Some challenges are available at the end of the presentation; these can be printed for indiv
Preview of Playground Fractions - Fraction Word Problems!

Playground Fractions - Fraction Word Problems!

In this lesson you and your students will solve fraction word problems! There are 21 word problems total, and they represent three levels of difficulty. Each set has 7 problems (see below): Set 1: Numbers to 12 with 1/2, 1/4, and 1/3 Set 2: Numbers to 20 with 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, and 1/5 Set 3: Numbers to 20 with 1/2, 1/3, 2/3, 1/4, 3/4, 3/5, and 1/6 **You must have ActivInspire software to use this. Want More Playground Fractions? Playground Fractions Word Problem Booklet FOLLOW ME! You will l
Preview of Grade 2/3 Fact Family Lesson Powerpoint

Grade 2/3 Fact Family Lesson Powerpoint

Grade 2 and 3You can use these slides to explain the inverse operation of addition and subtraction and then connect it to fact families.
Preview of Elementary Algebra Finding Numeric Patterns Math Smartboard Lesson

Elementary Algebra Finding Numeric Patterns Math Smartboard Lesson

This is an introductory math lesson on finding numeric patterns. It meets the 3rd grade Georgia Performance (GPS) standards for math within the algebra domain. This lesson has 6 slides and includes an essential question, interactive student practice, an internet link, and a summarizing activity. It is designed to be an introduction to this topic and provide guided practice.
Preview of (TERC) Travel Stories and Collections Interactive Google Slide Presentation

(TERC) Travel Stories and Collections Interactive Google Slide Presentation

Created by
LKappy
This presentation contains Google Slides to support Session 2. This is an invaluable resource meant to accompany TERC/Pearson's Investigations Program.Students represent the place value of numbers and find equivalent ways to show quantities with hundreds, tens, and ones. They solve addition and subtraction problems that involve combinations with a sum of 100.
Preview of Multiplying 2 Digit Numbers Using Base Ten Blocks Math Smartboard

Multiplying 2 Digit Numbers Using Base Ten Blocks Math Smartboard

This is an introductory math lesson on using base ten blocks (place value blocks) to model 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication. It also show students how to look at the base ten blocks and see it as an array for quicker multiplication. It mmets the 3rd grade Georgia Performance (GPS) standards for math. This lesson has 7 slides and includes an essential question, interactive student practice, internet links, and a summarizing activity. It is designed to be an introduction to this topic and provide
Preview of Determining Elapsed Time Smartboard

Determining Elapsed Time Smartboard

This smartboard lesson teaches students about elapsed time. Also, it could be used as a review for students who have already been introduced to this concept. Included in this lesson is an essential question, internet link, and many opportunities for interactive student practice. There are 15 slides. In addition, this lesson is aligned with the 3rd grade math Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).
Preview of Choosing the Correct Operation to Solve Word Problems Smartboard

Choosing the Correct Operation to Solve Word Problems Smartboard

This is an introductory math lesson on how to choose the correct operation when solving a word problem. Students are taught the definitions of add, subtract, multiply, and divide. It meets the 3rd grade Georgia Performance (GPS) standards for math. This lesson has 8 slides and includes an essential question, interactive student practice, internet links, and a summarizing activity. It is designed to be an introduction to this topic and provide guided practice.
Preview of Writing Numbers in Expanded Form, Standard Form, & Word Form

Writing Numbers in Expanded Form, Standard Form, & Word Form

This smartboard lesson teaches students that there is more than 1 way to write a number. Students will learn how to write numbers in standard form, expanded form, word form, and with place value (base ten) blocks. This smartboard notebook lesson has an essential question, summarizing activity, internet links to online games/activities, interactive student practice, and vocabulary terms. There are a total of 15 slides in this lesson. Also, this lesson correlates to the Georgia Performance Standar
Preview of Changing Fractions into Decimals Math Smartboard Lesson

Changing Fractions into Decimals Math Smartboard Lesson

This is an introductory math lesson on changing fractions into decimals. It is geared for 3rd graders and meets the Georgia Performance (GPS) standards for math. This lesson has 20 slides and includes an essential question, interactive student practice, and a summarizing activity. It is designed to be an introduction to this topic and provide guided practice.
Preview of Area and Perimter of Polygons Smartboard Activity

Area and Perimter of Polygons Smartboard Activity

Created by
Lucky Lindhe
This is a class walk through of how to find the area and perimeter of a square, rectangle, parallelogram and triangle. There are visual images and explanations throughout the presentation. Smart Tech Needed to use.
Preview of Smartboard Lesson: Estimation/Rounding

Smartboard Lesson: Estimation/Rounding

This smartboard notebook lesson teaches students how to round to the tens, hundreds, and thousands. There are 17 slides in this lesson with an essential question, internet links to online games, and tons of interactive student practice with estimation/rounding.
Preview of Multiplying Numbers Using Distributive Property Math Smartboard

Multiplying Numbers Using Distributive Property Math Smartboard

This is an introductory math lesson on multiplying 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers using the distributive property and partial products. It meets the 3rd grade Georgia Performance (GPS) standards for math. This lesson has 10 slides and includes an essential question, interactive student practice, internet links, and a summarizing activity. It is designed to be an introduction to this topic and provide guided practice.
Preview of Symmetry

Symmetry

Created by
Kaylah Hanlon
A symmetry PowerPoint presentation. The PowerPoint is meant to be shown on a SmartBoard, so the kids can come up and write on the board over the presentation.
Preview of Math Measurement Metric Length SmartBoard Notebook

Math Measurement Metric Length SmartBoard Notebook

This interactice smartboard lesson includes 11 slides which give students practice on using metric units to measure length. Includes an essential question, interactive student practice, and a summarizing activity. Also, it correlates to the Georgia Performance Standards for 3rd grade math.
Preview of Math Measurement to the Nearest Inch

Math Measurement to the Nearest Inch

This interactice smartboard lesson includes 7 slides which give students practice on measuring objects to the nearest inch. Includes an essential question, an internet link, and a summarizing activity. Also, it correlates to the Georgia Performance Standards for 3rd grade math.
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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

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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.