Third Grade Math
Learning about third grade math? From times tables to rounding to three-digit subtraction, third grade introduces kids to a new range of important skills. You can support this learning with these third grade math resources. Lesson plans, activities, worksheets, workbooks and exercises offer guided practice so that teaching third grade math isn't such an uphill battle. If you're ready to move on, check out our fourth grade math resources.
Resources to Topple Third Grade Math Challenges
Math education becomes more intricate in third grade. Eight-year-olds learn the fundamentals of multiplication and division, how to work with decimals, measurements, data interpretation, graphing and more. Education.com’s Learning Library provides various workbooks, online games, worksheets and other useful resources that cover third grade math in full.
An example of a popular educator-created workbook is
Geometry Shape Up. The highly-rated book on rudimentary geometry is made with appealing illustrations to make math less dry and daunting. The “Fundamentals of Multiplication” utilizes different math methods such as number line and skip counting practice to ensure understanding.
In addition, there are over 60 hands-on activities in the resource center to pique students' interest in math outside of the classroom. A family graph activity has students survey their family members then create a graph based on their results. A Halloween candy sorting game is a lesson in disguise as kids sort and graph their trick-or-treat sweets.
The examples above are a select few of the many professional lessons and activities found in the Learning Library that encourage children to see the magic in math.
