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Preview of Math Interactive Notebook 4th Grade Geometry

Math Interactive Notebook 4th Grade Geometry

What are Interactive Math Notebooks?Interactive math notebooks are teaching pages used to introduce and teach math concepts and skills. Each set of notebook pages includes definitions, explanations, rules, and algorithms that may be needed to address each standard. Practice problems are included to be used for guided practice. Once completed, these pages serve as a great reference tool for students to refer back throughout the year.  How do I use them with my students?Notebook pages can be used
Preview of What is a Fraction? Introduction to Fractions Packet, 4th Grade Fraction Review

What is a Fraction? Introduction to Fractions Packet, 4th Grade Fraction Review

What is a fraction anyway? Looking for an introduction to fractions that builds true understanding?  Then this 4th Grade Fraction Review Packet is for you! This 8-page, common core aligned introduction to fractions is sure to build a foundational understanding that will set your students up for success for the rest of the year and beyond!  Best of all, this “What is a Fraction?” packet requires NO PREP! Just print and teach!This Introduction to Fractions lesson includes: ✅ Scripted Instructiona
Preview of Multiplication on a Number Line Fact Fluency Practice & Learning Multiples Chart

Multiplication on a Number Line Fact Fluency Practice & Learning Multiples Chart

Do your upper grades students need help learning their multiplication facts? These multiplication number lines are a great way to practice multiplication fact fluency, repeated addition, and multiples with your students. The hands-on aspect of this resource makes it fun and engaging for students to interact with!What's Included:24 What Equation is Represented on the Number Line Cards24 Fill in the Missing Multiples on the Number Line Cards2 Recording Sheets2 Answer KeysMultiples Number Line Refe
Preview of STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball

STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball

Created by
StudentSavvy
STEM Gamers - Games ChallengesPerfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction se
Preview of Area and Perimeter Activities and Lessons

Area and Perimeter Activities and Lessons

This set of five area and perimeter activities can help solidify your students’ understanding of area and perimeter in creative and engaging ways. These fun activities are all in alignment with the expectations for area and perimeter in the Common Core and other rigorous math standards for grades 3-4. How do I use them?I use these as a supplement for my textbook—and a replacement for some of the llow-level, fill-in-the-blank area and perimeter worksheets. Students love the hands-on, meaningfu
Preview of Three-Digit Subtraction: Open Number Line Strategy

Three-Digit Subtraction: Open Number Line Strategy

Created by
Brandy Shoemaker
"Jump! Hop! Step!" is an open number line strategy for subtracting three-digit numbers. Supports Common Core standards 2.NBT.5 and 3.NBT.2, subtraction within 1000 based on place value strategies.***Check out the PREVIEW and thumbnails for a detailed view of the strategy!***This strategy requires students to first draw an open number line ending in the first number of the equation, then expand the second number into hundreds, tens, and ones to determine the number of jumps (hundreds), hops (ten
Preview of Outdoor Learning Activity - Measurement Scavenger Hunt - Spring Math Earth Day

Outdoor Learning Activity - Measurement Scavenger Hunt - Spring Math Earth Day

This complete Outdoor Education Activity is a perfect Spring or Earth Day activity and contains everything you need to complete this engaging outdoor math and measurement activity. This is a great way to take learning outside, and is perfect for the Reggio Emilia or nature based classroom!Have your students head outside, hunt for, estimate, and measure a variety of items using standard and non-standard units of measure.✅The preview video gives an overview of Outdoor Learning Activities designed
Preview of Three-Digit Addition: Open Number Line Strategy

Three-Digit Addition: Open Number Line Strategy

Created by
Brandy Shoemaker
"Jump! Hop! Step!" Open number line strategy for adding three-digit numbers. Supports Common Core standards 2.NBT.5 and 3.NBT.2, addition within 1000 based on place value strategies. ***Check out the PREVIEW and thumbnails for a detailed view of the strategy!*** This strategy requires students to first draw an open number line beginning in the first number of the equation, then expand the second number into hundreds, tens, and ones to determine the number of jumps (hundreds), hops (tens) and
Preview of Second Grade A Bad Case of the Stripes Sub Plans - 8 Activities!

Second Grade A Bad Case of the Stripes Sub Plans - 8 Activities!

This sub plan pack includes EIGHT activities for your sub to complete with your class, including: *5 ELA Activities: 1. Identifying story elements 2. Identifying character traits 3. Writing what happens next 4. Sequencing events 5. Identifying the main idea and supporting details *2 Math Activities: 1. Word problems w/ fractions 2. Collecting data and using a bar graph *1 Craft: * Make your own cover - A Bad Case of the _____________! Additional Materials you may need: * A Bad Case of th
Preview of Area of Composite Figures (3.6D) Guided and Independent Practice, Intervention

Area of Composite Figures (3.6D) Guided and Independent Practice, Intervention

This resource provides all the components your students need to practice finding the area of composite figures. This can often be a challenging skill to explain and teach to students, but with an engaging karate theme, your students will love it! This resource includes three parts:Part 1: Guided Practice (small group intervention or reteaching)Part 2: Independent or Partner Practice (task cards)Part 3: Quick-check assessmentStandards addressed:TEKS 3.6(D) decompose composite figures formed by re
Preview of 3rd Grade 2D and 3D Shapes - Geometry TEKS 3.6A 3.6B 3.6E

3rd Grade 2D and 3D Shapes - Geometry TEKS 3.6A 3.6B 3.6E

Created by
Marvel Math
This No Prep Notebook thoroughly covers sorting and classifying two and three dimensional shapes based on attributes, naming quadrilaterals and decomposing shapes into parts of an equal area that is a fraction of the original shape. To help you make the most of your class time, there is no cutting or gluing needed! Simply print and hole punch and this notebook is ready for you to teach! Use the pages for focused whole class or small group guided math lessons while also helping students build th
Preview of 2nd Grade Money Activities - Making Change, Counting Coins Games, and More!

2nd Grade Money Activities - Making Change, Counting Coins Games, and More!

Created by
Kayla Bernardez
Welcome to The Dollar Diner! This activity pack includes 4 hands-on 2nd grade money activities to help reinforce and review money concepts, such as counting coins and making change. **NOW DISTANCE LEARNING COMPATIBLE** These math review activities are low prep and designed to meet 2nd grade standards, but can easily be adapted for 1st or 3rd grade. Can be used in small groups, whole group, or individually as centers!Includes:Mystery Menu - recognizing and adding coinsBuild Your Own Pizza - addin
Preview of Three-Digit Addition: Expanded Form Strategy

Three-Digit Addition: Expanded Form Strategy

Created by
Brandy Shoemaker
Help your kiddos master three-digit addition using this "Add Across, Then Down" Expanded Form strategy for adding based on place value. Supports Common Core standards 2.NBT.5 and 3.NBT.2, addition within 1000 based on place value strategies. This strategy requires students to first expand the numbers in a 3-digit addition problem into place value charts, then asks them to add across the rows of the charts to arrive at the total number of hundreds, tens, and ones in the equation. Students then
Preview of Math Interactive Notebook - Third Grade Place Value

Math Interactive Notebook - Third Grade Place Value

This product features 13 pages designed to be used in an interactive notebook for 3rd grade. The topics addressed include:- number forms (standard, expanded, written, model)- place value (through hundred thousands place)- decomposing numbers with and without models- rounding to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand- comparing and ordering numbersThe file includes pictures of each assembled page, along with the answers that go under each part/piece. This notebook is designed to be completed ove
Preview of Long Division Graphic Organizers - revised version

Long Division Graphic Organizers - revised version

Students struggling with long division? Mine were, so I created these scaffolded graphic organizers to help. They start off using color to illustrate each step at a time. Once students are comfortable with these, you can move onto the black and white version. Finally, move to the ones with fewer boxes. These really help students visualize what long division should look like. Also great for kids with spatial issues. This packet also includes several sample problems. Also included are a lo
Preview of Metric Conversion Charts

Metric Conversion Charts

A complete metric conversion product that includes a poster and individual posters for students to glue in notebooks. The product is in color and in black and white. There are two versions of charts: Version 1: King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk Version 2: King Henry Doesn't Usually Drink Chocolate MilkUse this product to show students how to multiply and divide to convert between metric units. It also has a poster that shows students the measurement units for mass, length and cap
Preview of Grade 3, Unit 15: Financial Literacy (Ontario Math)

Grade 3, Unit 15: Financial Literacy (Ontario Math)

The Grade 3, Unit 15: Financial Literacy resource is designed to introduce students to estimating and calculating the change required for various simple cash transactions. This resource features 7 lessons that are based on the 2020 Ontario Mathematics curriculum. Each lesson features an activity and an assessment that can be used to gauge student understanding. Through this unit, students work on meeting the following curriculum expectations:F1.1: Estimate and calculate the change required for v
Preview of Comparing & Ordering Fractions Using Benchmarks Worksheets, 4th Grade Notes

Comparing & Ordering Fractions Using Benchmarks Worksheets, 4th Grade Notes

Looking for high-quality comparing fractions worksheets?  This Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks packet includes 8 pages of 4th grade comparing fractions notes & practice.  These comparing & ordering fractions worksheets make the perfect supplement to your core curriculum or a great activity for small-group math intervention. Best of all, this resource requires NO PREP! Just print and teach!This comparing & ordering fractions packet includes: ✅ Scripted Instructional Guide✅ Teache
Preview of Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions with Models Worksheet

Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions with Models Worksheet

Created by
Megan Aguirre
Provided students with the visual understanding of the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions in these 2 interactive worksheets!Worksheet 1 provides students with a pictorial model where they determine the mixed number and improper fraction. This worksheet comes in two versions: one with 7 questions, the other with 10.Worksheet 2 provides students with either the pictorial model, the mixed number, or the improper fraction and they are left to fill in the missing parts. Check o
Preview of Graph the Constellations (coordinate graphing, ordered pairs)

Graph the Constellations (coordinate graphing, ordered pairs)

Created by
Anna Colley
Seamlessly integrate math and science in this lesson. Put your students' knowledge of coordinate systems and ordered pairs to work to graph the relative locations and shapes of some of the major North Polar Constellations. Location of Polaris (the North Star) is also part of the lesson. This is fairly accurate to a star map of the same constellations. All of the points represent stars. Constellations included: Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Draco. Common names of the constell
Preview of Bubble Gum Fun! (Math, Writing, & Reading)

Bubble Gum Fun! (Math, Writing, & Reading)

Take a break from the normal routine and curriculum and have fun with a day filled with bubble gum! My students aren't allowed to have gum in school, so a day of learning that involves gum gets the kids SO excited they would never know they're actually learning! Included are TONS of reading, math, and writing activities. Feel free to do all one one day or break it up throughout the week! Can be adapted for all grades! Included: Page 3: Class Graph- “Can You Blow a Bubble?” (To be displayed
Preview of Math About Me - A Back to School Getting to Know You Math Activity

Math About Me - A Back to School Getting to Know You Math Activity

Use this Math About Me {A Back to School Getting to Know You} Math Activity to help students understand how math is everywhere in their lives. Because each student will respond differently, their finished piece will be unique, just like them. It's a terrific indicator for teachers about the types of math learners you have in your class, and can be referred back to throughout the year! There are several variations of the main theme, both in color and black + white, and even an extra-large ME
Preview of Rounding To the Nearest 10 and 100 Without Rhymes

Rounding To the Nearest 10 and 100 Without Rhymes

Created by
The Math Spot
3rd grade students have long had difficulty mastering rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 because the traditional tricks don't stick for all students! This important skill is learned most effectively when you support your students in rounding on a number line. This set of hands-on lessons will help all of your students to master this place value standard. Save 30% on this and other resources for rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 when you purchase the Rounding Whole Numbers Bundle. This rounding
Preview of A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 3-4 Common Core

A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 3-4 Common Core

Created by
Lovin Lit
***This is the 3rd-4th grade version of this product. For the 5th-6th grade version, click here. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on dog breeds. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 3rd-4th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they've done into a lapbook. These plans work well to leave wit
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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.