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Grade 3 Math Resources

Topic 1
Exploring Mathematics

Topic 7
Understanding Fractions

Topic 13
Analyzing 3-D Shapes

Topic 19
Working with Money, Capacity, and Weight


Topic 2
Working with Addition & Subtraction


Topic 8
Developing Multiplication Concepts


Topic 14
Developing Multiplication and Division Facts


Topic 20
More Multiplication and Division Facts


Topic 3
Investigating Numbers to 1,000

 

Topic 9
Developing the Concept of Division9


Topic 15
Working with Length and Exploring Perimeter


Topic 21
Investigating Area and Volume


Topic 4
Investigating Length


Topic 10
Collecting and Analyzing Data


Topic 16
Using Data and Making Predictions


Topic 22
Investigating Decimals


Topic 5
Adding 2- and 3-Digit Numbers


Topic 11
Investigating 4-Digit Numbers


Topic 17
Exploring Fraction Relationships


Topic 23
Multiplying 2- and 3-Digit Numbers


Topic 6
Analyzing Shapes


Topic 12
Subtracting 2- and 3-Digit Numbers


Topic 18
Working with Time


Topic 24
Dividing 2-Digit Numbers

Grade 3 Math Calendar 0910

Math Stories -

MathStories.com has over 15,000 interactive and non-interactive NCTM compliant math word problems for children to enjoy!(Username: smart) (Password: x)

Grade 3 Problem Solver Book

K-5 Math Challenges - (different levels)

 

Practice Your Math Facts

 

Count Hoot’s Number Games

Math Lines: Add to 10

Add It Up

Alien Addition

Save the Whale.

Addition Eaters

Math Fact Cafe

Sum Sense

Jet Ski

Addition and Subtraction Game

Subtraction Eaters

Sum Sense: Subtraction

Island Chase.

Minus Mission

 

 

 

Topic/Media

Smart Board

Web Sites

Videos

GWM/CMT
Includes
Math Chat/BLM/SB

 

 

Math Dictionary Vocabulary for Each Grade Level

 

Grade 3 CMT Vocabulary List

Grade 3 Mid-Year

Red Folder Review

 

FLEX DAYS

August 0809

 

 

 

FLEX DAY Lessons for August 0809

PowerPoint - Telling Time

Topic 1:  Exploring Mathematics

1.1:  Looking at Numbers in Familiar Contexts
1.2:  Investigating Numbers at an Airport
1.3:  Growing Patterns
1.4:  Using Patterns to Explore Number Relationships
1.5:  Comparing Data in Graphs

Creating a bar graph

“Rainforest Maths” Click Measuement/Length/Perimeter

Numberline Patterns
(Change to any difficulty)
Number Pattern Matrix

Pattern Quest Game

Number Puzzles

Splat Square” on a Hundreds Chart
What’s the Pattern?

Rounding Numbers

 

Patterns

PBS video: collecting data

Reading and Interpreting Tables

Reading Interpreting Graphs

Interpreting Tables

Summer CMT Practice for Students going into Grade 3

 

CMT Objectives

CMT Strand 1 Solve problems involving 1 MORE/LESS or 10 MORE/LESS using 2-digit numbers 1D: Use place value concepts to identify and compare the magnitude and value of digits in 2- and 3-digit numbers

CMT Strand 2B Identify fractional parts of regions and sets using pictures and vice versa.

CMT Strand 19 A Identify correct information from tables, bar graphs, pictographs, and charts.

CMT Strand 19 B Identify correct information from tables, bar graphs, pictographs, and charts.

CMT Strand 22 Solve patterning problems involving function boxes or T tables
, matrixes with numbers and
matrixes with shapes

 

Topic 2:  Working with Addition & Subtraction

2.1:  Relating Addition and Subtraction
2.2:  Exploring Doubling Patterns
2.3:  Creating and Analyzing Problems
2.4:  Investigating 2-Step Problems
2.5:  Exploring Coin Combinations

 

Card Combinations

Going Shopping

Place Value

Making Money Amounts

Hundreds Chart

PLACE VALUE Tool to
Exchange Places on a Grid

Hundreds Chart

Double, Treble or Not : Addition game to reinforce doubles and triples of a sum

Function Machine

Doubles Beyond 10

Identify Coin Amounts

Adding 9 strategy

Money Coins and Dollars
(“Advanced” level to make Change)

Make Money Amounts

Story Problems Mixed operations and levels

Estimating Sums of 2 Digit Numbers

100 square hunt - +10

100 hunt +11

100 square hunt – +9

Rainforest

Connect Sums

Sums Stacker

Ghost Blaster

Ann & Addem’s Dartboard Game

Techno Tortoise

Number Jump

Powerlines

Circle 21

Subtraction Action

Coin Combo Game

Sums Stacker: Coins

 

Adding Dollar Amounts

Grade 3 Topic 2 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 2 CMT Review Packet 1

Topic 2 CMT Review Packet 2

 

CMT Objectives (Extra)

CMT Strand 2A Relate whole numbers to pictorial representations of base ten blocks and vice versa.

September/October Review Packet

CMT Strand 1c• 1C: Identify alternative forms of expressing 2-digit whole numbers using regrouping. 1D: Use place value concepts to identify and compare the magnitude and value of digits in 2- and 3-digit numbers.

CMT Strand 4 • 4A: Order 2- and 3-digit whole numbers.
• 4B: Describe the magnitude of 2- and 3-digit whole numbers. • 4D: Identify points representing 2- and 3-digit whole numbers on a number line and vice versa.

 

 

Topic 3:  Investigating Numbers to 1,000

3.1:  Reading and Writing 3-Digit Numbers
3.2:  Comparing and Ordering 3-Digit Numbers
3.3:  Sequencing and Counting with 3-Digit Numbers
3.4:  Regrouping 3-Digit Numbers
3.5:  Moving to Examples of 1,000

Place Value Blocks

 

Read and Write Numbers

Rainforest
Click Numbers to 999

PLACE VALUE Tool
to Exchange Places on a Grid
Use Blocks to create numbers

Use Blocks to Add

Use Blocks to Subtract

Numberline Add and Subtract on Number line w Numbers to 500

Estimate on the Number Line

Place Value Game

Whack a Mole

Higher and Lower

 

Introduction to Place Value

 

Gr 3 Topic 3 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 3 CMT Review Packet 1

Topic 3 CMT Review Packet 2

 

CMT Objectives (Extra)

CMT Strand 1 #1

CMT Strand 1 #2

CMT Strand 2A Relate whole numbers to pictorial representations of base ten blocks and vice versa.

CMT Strand 4 4C: Round 2-digit whole numbers in context. / • 4D: Identify points representing 2- and 3-digit whole numbers on a number line and vice versa.

CMT Strand 10A Identify the best expression to find an estimate.

11A: Identify a reasonable estimate to a problem.

19A: Identify correct information from bar graphs and pictographs.

 

Topic 4:  Investigating Length

4.1:  Relating Centimeters and Meters
4.2:  Analyzing the Results of an Experiment
4.3:  Exploring the Distance around (Perimeter)
4.4:  Developing the Concept of One Mile
4.5:  Solving Problems about Length

Finding Perimeter

Rainforest
Click Measurement/Length/

Perimeter and Area InteractiveLesson (3 levels)

Body Math

Geoboard

Measuring in Inches

Shape Excavator < 10 - Perimeter

Measures 1 -Presentation

 

Estimating Length

PBS Estimating Time (4.4)

PBS video Perimeter and Area

Gr 3 Topic 4 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Gr 3 Measurement Lesson Connecticut State Standards

Topic 4 CMT Review Packet

 

CMT Objectives(Extra)

CMT Strand 2A 2A: Identify fractional parts of regions and sets using pictures and vice versa.

CMT Strand 4 • 4A: Order 2- and 3-digit whole numbers.

CMT Strand 15A • 15A: Estimate lengths AND AREAS by comparing.

CMT Strand 16 • 16A: Measure lengths to the nearest inch or centimeter./ 16B: Draw lengths to the nearest inch or centimeter. 16C: Identify appropriate customary or metric units of measure for a given situation (inches, feet, centimeters and meters)

CMT Strand 19A • 19A: Identify correct information from tables and charts.

CMT Strand 25: Solve extended numerical and statistical problems

 

Topic 5:  Adding 2- and 3-Digit Numbers

5.1:  Addition and Subtraction Strategies
5.2:  Creating Different Addition & Subtraction Problems for the Same Situation
5.3:  Finding the Most Appropriate Method for Adding
5.4:  Using Different Methods to Add 3-Digit Numbers
5.5:  Modeling and Recording the Addition Algorithm

Place Value Blocks

Addition w regrouping

Rainforest
Click Number/Addition and Subtraction Strategies Level D or Strategies Level E

Number Line (PC) (EXE 847Kb)  
use to add & sub 2 & 3 digit #s You need to click RUN to open the site; press Esc to exit.

100 square hunt - +10

100 hunt +11

100 square hunt – +9

Connect Sums: Coins.

Cash Out

 

Place Value Video

Column Addition w Regrouping

Gr 3 Topic 5 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 5 CMT Review Packet 1

Topic 5 CMT Review Packet 2

CMT Objectives (Extra)

• 1C: Identify alternative forms of expressing 2-digit whole numbers using regrouping. 5B: Identify the appropriate operation or number sentence to solve a story problem.

• 5C: Write a story problem from an addition number sentence.

• 7A/B: Add 1- and 2-digit whole numbers with and without regrouping.

• 11A: Identify a reasonable estimate to a problem.

• 25A: Solve extended numerical and statistical problems.

 

Topic 6:  Analyzing Shapes

6.1:  Describing Solid and Plane Shapes
6.2:  Exploring Polygons and Angles
6.3:  Sorting Polygons by Sides and Angles
6.4:  Identifying Shapes with Lines of Symmetry

6.5:  Using “Slides” to Move Shapes

Math Vocabulary Review (geometry)

Sorting Polygons

2-D Shape Identification

2-D Shape Sorting

Be a Shape Wizard

 

Rainforest
Click Space/2D Shapes/About or Symmetry

Polygon Exploration

Creating Polygons on Geoboard

Venn Diagram Shape Sorter

Angles and Protractor

Pattern Quest Game

Balance Geometric Shapes

Sorting Shapes

Types of Angles
Guess the Angle

Exploring Symmetry

Shape sort

Quadrilateral Sorter

Virtual Pinboard

Symmetry Game

PBS plane shape to solid shape Building a Doll House

BrainPop Movie Polygons
User Name “reddinges”
Password “library”

PBS video Intro to Symmetry
“This Takes the Cake”

Symmetry in Real Life

Gr 3 Topic 6 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 6 CMT Review Packet

 

CMT Objectives(Extra)

• 17A: Identify and recognize the number of sides on 2-dimensional geometric shapes and figures.

• 17B: Draw 2-dimensional geometric shapes and figures
.
• 22A/B: Extend or complete shape patterns and/or state rules using shapes.

• 22A: Solve patterning problems involving matrixes that use shapes.

• 24A: Identify objects that are the same or different by one object.

• 24B: Sort objects into 2 groups by a common attribute (and explain).

• 25A: Solve extended numerical and statistical problems.

 

 

Topic 7:  Understanding Fractions

7.1:  Using Fair Shares to Review Fractions
7.2:  Finding Equivalent Fractions
7.3:  Developing Language to Compare Fractions
7.4:  Using Pattern Blocks as Fractions
7.5:  Visualizing Halves and Fourths

 

 

Introducing Fractions

Pizza Challenge

Equivalent Fractions

Rainforest
Click Number/Fractions

Learn About Fractions

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fraction Challenge

Fraction Models (multi-level)

Adding Fractions

Fraction Game

Explore fraction of a region

Find a Fraction of a Number

13 Ways of Looking at a Half

 

Gr 3 Topic 7 TOTAL LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 7 CMT Review Packet

 

CMT Objectives

• 2B: Identify fractional parts of regions and sets using pictures and vice versa

• 2C: Label and/or shade fractional parts of regions and sets.

• 15A: Estimate lengths and areas by comparing.

• 15A: Estimate lengths and areas by comparing.

• 25A: Solve extended numerical and statistical problems

 

Flex Day

Review Fractions

Problem Solving/Make a table

Gr 3 Topic 7 Fraction Review FLEX Day

Gr 4 Topic 7- Make a Table Problems

 

 

 

Topic 8:  Developing Multiplication Concepts

8.1:  Reviewing the Concepts of Multiplication
8.2:  Finding “Turnaround” Facts
8.3:  Exploring Factors
8.4:  Exploring One as a Factor
8.5:  Exploring Zero as a Factor

 

 

Rainforest
“Rainforest Maths”
Click Number/Multiplication

Rectangle Multiplication

Story Problems Mixed operations and levels

“Sum Sense” Multiplication Facts Practice

Multiplication on a Numberline

At the Toy Shop” Problems

Multiples Matrix

 

 

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 8 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 8 CMT Review Packet 1

Topic 8 CMT Review Packet 2

Topic 8 Strand 11 Barbell Strategy Notebook

 

CMT Objectives(Extra)

• 2B: Identify fractional parts of regions and sets using pictures and vice versa.

• 2C: Label and/or shade fractional parts of regions and sets.

• 6A: Add and subtract facts to 18.

15A: Estimate lengths and areas by comparing

15A: Estimate lengths and areas by comparing

• 4C: Round 2-digit whole numbers in context

• 10A: Identify the best expression to find an estimate.

• 11A: Identify a reasonable estimate to a problem.

• 16A: Measure lengths to the nearest inch or centimeter.

• 21A: Identify correct solutions to problems involving elementary notions of probability.

CMT Strand 5-7 Identify the appropriate operation or number sentence to solve a story problem.
• 5C: Write story problems from addition or subtraction number sentences.

CMT Strand 5A

 

 

Topic 9:  Developing the Concept of Division

9.1:  Exploring Division
9.2:  Modeling Division Problems
9.3:  Relating Multiplication and Division
9.4:  Using Arrays for Multiplication and Division
9.5:  Looking for Patterns in Division

 

Flash Card Practice

Division and Grouping


 

Rectangle Multiplication

“Sum Sense” Division Facts
Practice

Story Problems Mixed operations and levels

Rainforest
Click Number/Division

 

Gr 3 Topic 9 LESSONS

Topic 9 Vocabulary

Math Fact Practice

Topic 9 CMT Review Packet

CMT Objectives (Extra)

• 5A: Relate division facts to rectangular arrays and pictures.

• 6B: Divide by 2, 5, and 10.

• 14A: Tell time to the nearest hour, half-hour and quarter-hour using analog and digital clocks.

• 14B: Solve problems involving time, elapsed time (15-minute increments) and calendars.

22A: Extend or complete patterns, or identify rules using numbers and attributes.

• 22B: Extend or complete patterns and state rules using numbers and attributes.

• 25A: Solve extended numerical and statistical problems.

 

 

Topic 10:  Collecting and Analyzing Data

10.1:  Reading Bar Graphs
10.2:  Comparing Two Related Graphs
10.3:  Interpreting Picture Graphs
10.4:  Extracting Information from Graphs and Charts
10.5:  Combining Money and Displaying Data

 

 

Bar Graphs


Interpreting Charts and Graphs (UK)


Collecting Data: Tallying Basics

Collecting Data About Eye Color

Interpreting Charts and Graphs (UK)

Types of Graphs

Data Analysis Problems (by grade level)

Grandma’s Button Box 
“Button, Buttons”

Let's Graph - Survey the class and fill in the data to create an instant bar graph

Ambleside Grapher

SUMS Online: Tally Ho - look at the tally marks and create a horizontal bar graph.

Pet Graph Problem

Create any kind of graph

Rainforest
Click Data/Graphs

Data Picking


 

Gr 3 Topic 10 LESSONS

Topic 10 Vocabulary

Math Fact Practice

Topic 10 CMT Review Packet

 

CMT Objectives (Extra)

• 4D: Identify points representing 2- and 3-digit whole numbers on a number line and vice versa.

• 19A: Identify correct information from tables charts, bar graphs and pictographs.

• 19B: Create pictographs from data in tables and charts.

• 19B: Create bar graphs from data in tables and charts (Do not color the bars.).

Topic 11:  Investigating 4-Digit Numbers

11.1:  Exploring 4-Digit Numbers
11.2:  Modeling 4- and 5-Digit Numbers
11.3:  Comparing 4-Digit Numbers
11.4:  Reading Thousands in Other Ways
11.5:  Solving Problems with 4-Digit Numbers

 

 

Place Value Blocks

Ordering Numbers

Rounding Numbers

Ordering Numbers

PLACE VALUE Tool
to Exchange Places on a Grid

Use Blocks to create numbers

Estimate on the Number Line

Place Value Playoff!

Ordering Numbers


Rainforest
Click Number/Place Value or Ordering

Higher and Lower

 

Gr 3 Topic 11 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 11 Vocabulary

CMT Practice Rounding Numbers

Topic 11 CMT Review Packet 1

Topic 11 CMT Review Packet 2

 

 

Topic 12:  Subtracting 2- and 3-Digit Numbers

12.1:  Solving Problems with All Operations
12.2:  Making Estimates when Subtracting]
12.3:  Selecting Methods to Subtract
12.4:  Using Subtraction to Solve Problems
12.5:  Recording Steps of Subtraction

 

 

Rainforest
Click Numbers to 999

PLACE VALUE Tool
to Exchange Places on a Grid
Use Blocks to create numbers

Use Blocks to Add

Use Blocks to Subtract

Numberline Add and Subtract on Number line w Numbers to 500

Estimate on the Number Line

Place Value Game

Subtraction Machine

Rainforest
Click Number/Subtraction

Computation Practice MATHO-BINGO

 

 

Column Subtraction

Column Subtraction with Regrouping

Gr 3 Topic 12 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 12 Vocabulary

 

Topic 12 CMT Review Packet

Topic 13:  Analyzing 3-D Shapes

13.1:  Seeing Objects from Different Directions
13.2:  Making 3-D Shapes
13.3:  Relating Solid Shapes to Nets
13.4:  Investigating Properties of 3-D Shapes
13.4:  Investigating Properties of 3-D Shapes
13.5:  Exploring the Concept of Volume

 

Elapsed Time Demonstration

Prisms and Pyramids

 

Exploring Geometric Solids Interactive Site

Geo Solids WORKSHEET

NETS
3-D Shape Riddles

Rainforest
ClickSpace/3D Shapes

Printable page to make 3D solids

PBS Estimating Time (4.4)

Gr 3 Topic 13 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 13 Vocabulary

 

Topic 14:  Developing Multiplication and Division Facts

14.1:  Exploring Strategies for “Fours” Facts
14.2:  Exploring Strategies for “Threes” Facts
14.3:  Using Arrays for Multiplication & Division
14.4:  Minding a Missing Number in Multiplication and Division Sentences
14.5:  Using Multiplication and Division in Problem Solving

 

 

Division: Equal Groups

Rainforest
Click Number Multiplication 0r NumberDivision

Rectangle Multiplication – Visualize the multiplication of two numbers as an area.

 

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 14 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 14 Vocabulary

 

Topic 15:  Working with Length and Exploring Perimeter

15.1:  Using Appropriate Units of Measure
15.2:  Exploring Different Units of Length
15.3:  Exploring Distance around a Rectangle
15.4:  Exploring Perimeter of Rectangles
15.5:  Exploring Perimeter of Equilateral Shapes

 

Finding Perimeter

 

 

Area & Perimeter Interactive Site
          Lesson Plan
         
          Worksheet

Perimeter and Area Interactive Lesson (3 levels)


Rainforest
Click Measuement/Length/Perimeter

 


 

Gr 3 Topic 15 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 15 Vocabulary

 

Topic 16:  Using Data and Making Predictions

16.1:  Finding and Using Data from Maps
16.2:  Using Data to Make Predictions
16.3:  Collecting and Analyzing Data
16.4:  Investigating Likely & Unlikely Outcomes
16.5:  Interpreting and Working with Data

 

 

 

Rainforest
Click Data
Also, Click Chance/Probability

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 16 LESSONS

December Probability Notebook

Topic 16 Vocabulary

Math Fact Practice

Topic 16 CMT Review Packet

 

Topic 17:  Exploring Fraction Relationships

17.1:  Reviewing Fractions & Counting by Halves
17.2:  Using Fourths to Count and Measure
17.3:  Comparing and Ordering Fractions
17.4:  Establishing ½  as a Benchmark
17.5:  Relating Fractions to Division

 

 

Fraction Model Teaching Tool

Comparing Fractions Game

Rainforest
Click Number/Fractions

Find a Fraction of a Number

13 Ways of Looking at a Half

Dolphin Racing

Design a Fraction Flag

Cyber Chase Equivalent Fractions

Kid and Cookies

 

Gr 3 Topic 17 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 17 Vocabulary

 

Topic 18:  Working with Time

18.1:  Calculating Intervals of Time
18.2:  Interpreting Information on a Time Line
18.3:  Reviewing Past-the-Hour Times
18.4:  Calculating Elapsed Time
18.5:  Problem Solving with Time

 

 

 

ANALOGUE CLOCK

Clock

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/
activities/clock2/index.html

Hickory Dickory Clock

Rainforest
Click Time

Stop the Clock 2 - 15 minute intervals

Stop the Clock 4 - minute intervals

Clock Works

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 18 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 18 Vocabulary

 

CMT Strand 14 Time

CMT Strand 14 Time

PowerPoint - Telling Time

Topic 19:  Working with Money, Capacity, and Weight


19.1:  Making Purchases and Giving Change
19.2:  Exploring Relationships for Capacity
19.3:  Finding the Best Buy
19.4:  Problem Solving with Weight
19.5:  Problem Solving with Weight

 

 

Coin Combo Game.

Sums Stacker: Coins

Connect Sums: Coins

Cash Out

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 19 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 19 Vocabulary

 

Topic 20:  More Multiplication and Division Facts

20.1:  Exploring Square Numbers
20.2:  Finding Factors
20.3:  Developing Strategies for “Nines”
20.4:  Extending Multiplication Facts
20.5:  Using Multiplication and Division to Solve Problems

 

 

Rectangle Multiplication – Visualize the multiplication of two numbers as an area.


Rainforest
Click Number Multiplication 0r NumberDivision

Rock Hopper (Grade 3)

Carl's Cookie Capers

Camel Times Tables

Math Cats

Wade’s Workout

Knights of Math

Function Machine

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 20 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 20 Vocabulary

 

Topic 21:  Investigating Area and Volume

21.1:  Exploring Ways to Cover Shapes
21.2:  Counting Squares and Half Squares
21.3:  Rearranging Shapes with the Same Area
21.4:  Exploring the Concept of Volume
21.5:  Problem Solving with Volume

 

 

 

Rainforest
Click Measurement/Area

Rainforest
Click Measurement/Volume

Investigating Area

Measuring Cylinder

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 21 LESSONS

Math Fact Practice

Topic 21 Vocabulary

 

 

Topic 22:  Investigating Decimals

22.1:  Using Decimals to Record Tenths
22.2:  Using a Meter Strip to Show Tenths
22.3:  Developing Benchmarks for Tenths
22.4:  Adding Numbers with Tenths
22.5:  Subtracting Numbers with Tenths

 

 

 

Gr 3 Topic 22 Decimal Lesson

Math Fact Practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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