These worksheets are used to reinforce and practice math concepts taught in the third grade. These worksheets cover a variety of topics including basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They also introduce more complex concepts like fractions, measurement, time, and basic geometry. Additionally, they often include word problems to help students develop problem-solving skills and apply math to real-world scenarios.
Number Sense
Whole Place Values | Answer Key
Patterns and Sequences of Numbers and Colors | Answer Key
Rounding Hundreds | Answer Key
Operations
3-Digit Addition and Subtraction | Answer Key
Division Concepts | Answer Key
Multiplication and Division Word Problems | Answer Key
Multiplication of Single Digits | Answer Key
Division as Making Groups
Remainders
Fractions
Exploring Fractions | Answer Key
Comparing Fractions
Measurement and Data
Bar Graphs and Data Sorting | Answer Key
Geometric Angles | Answer Key
Random Measures | Answer Key
Counting Money and Word Problems | Answer Key
Analog and Digital Clocks | Answer Key
Geometry
Angles | Answer Key
Area and Perimeter of Shapes and Non-Shapes | Answer Key
Dividing Polygons
Problem-Solving Skills
Real World Word Problems | Answer Key
Word Problems
Word Problems and Patterns
Grade 3 Review Sheet
What Do Students Learn In 3rd Grade Math?
Third grade is a pivotal year for students in the United States as they transition from basic arithmetic to more complex mathematical concepts. This year lays the foundation for higher-level math by introducing essential skills and topics. During this year, students explore a comprehensive range of topics, including number sense, operations, fractions, measurement, geometry, and data interpretation, each of which is crucial for their mathematical development.
Number Sense and Place Value
Understanding place value is a fundamental concept in third-grade math. Students deepen their grasp of how the position of a digit within a number determines its value. For example, in the number 452, they learn that the digit 4 represents 400, the digit 5 represents 50, and the digit 2 represents 2. This understanding allows them to read, write, and compare multi-digit numbers up to 1,000 or higher, depending on their curriculum. Additionally, third graders learn to round numbers to the nearest ten or hundred. This skill is vital for making quick estimates in arithmetic problems, such as rounding 287 to the nearest hundred to get 300.
Addition and Subtraction
Achieving fluency in addition and subtraction within 1,000 is another key focus in third-grade math. Students work on performing these operations quickly and accurately, often employing mental math strategies. They are also introduced to standard algorithms for addition and subtraction, learning to carry (regroup) and borrow (decompose) as needed. For instance, when adding 647 and 389, students learn to add the digits in each column, regrouping when the sum exceeds ten.
Multiplication and Division
Third grade marks the introduction of multiplication and division, which are essential for more advanced math topics. Students start by understanding these operations through repeated addition for multiplication and equal sharing or grouping for division. Memorizing multiplication tables up to 10×10 becomes a critical part of their learning process, helping them recognize patterns and solve problems more efficiently. They also explore the properties of operations, such as the commutative property (e.g., 4 x 3 = 3 x 4), the associative property (e.g., (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4)), and the distributive property (e.g., 5 x 7 = (5 x 5) + (5 x 2)). These properties help students understand the underlying principles of multiplication and division, making it easier to solve complex problems. Moreover, they apply these operations to solve word problems involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, such as determining the total number of objects in an array by multiplying the number of rows by the number of columns.
Fractions
The concept of fractions is introduced as parts of a whole. Students learn to identify and represent fractions using visual models, like partitioned shapes, to help them grasp the idea of equal parts. They explore equivalent fractions, understanding that different fractions can represent the same quantity, such as recognizing that 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4. Additionally, they learn to compare fractions with the same numerator or denominator by reasoning about their size. For example, they understand that 3/4 is greater than 1/4 because three parts of the whole are more than one part.
Measurement and Data
Measurement and data interpretation are also crucial components of third-grade math. Students learn to measure length, mass, and volume using standard units like inches, feet, centimeters, meters, grams, kilograms, milliliters, and liters. They practice measuring objects and understanding the relationships between different units. Telling time to the nearest minute and understanding concepts of elapsed time become important skills, such as determining that an event starting at 2:15 PM and ending at 3:00 PM lasts 45 minutes. Understanding money is another practical aspect of third-grade math. Students practice counting money, making change, and solving problems involving purchases and budgets by recognizing coins and bills and adding their values to find totals. Additionally, they learn to collect, organize, and interpret data using charts, tables, and graphs, including creating bar graphs, pictographs, and line plots. These tools help them answer questions about the data and draw meaningful conclusions.
Geometry
In geometry, third graders explore the properties of two-dimensional shapes, such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons, as well as three-dimensional shapes like cubes, spheres, and cylinders. They learn to identify, classify, and compare shapes based on their attributes. Understanding the concept of perimeter as the distance around a shape is another key topic. Students learn to measure and calculate the perimeter of various polygons by adding the lengths of their sides.
Advanced Topics
Some curriculums introduce advanced topics like area, where students learn to measure the space inside a shape. They might calculate the area of rectangles by counting unit squares or using multiplication. Recognizing and creating patterns using numbers and shapes is another area of study. Students explore arithmetic patterns and understand the relationships between numbers, laying the groundwork for algebraic thinking.
Problem-Solving Skills
Third-grade math places a strong emphasis on solving word problems that require students to apply their math skills in real-world contexts. These problems often involve multiple steps and require the use of more than one operation. Developing critical thinking and reasoning skills is a key part of this process. Students learn to explain their thought process and solutions, using multiple strategies to solve problems and understanding that there can be more than one way to reach a solution.