Third Grade
What will my third grade mathematician learn this year?
In grade 3 math, your child will:
use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve story problems
solve multiplication and division facts accurately and efficiently
multiply 1-digit numbers by multiples of 10, e.g., 3 x 70
add and subtract 2- and 3-digit numbers
compare, recognize, and generate equivalent fractions and place them on a number line
estimate and measure in time, liquid volume, and masses of objects
round numbers to nearest 10 or 100
tell time to the minute
estimate and measure liquid volume and mass in metric units
solve area and perimeter problems
identify and construct different kinds of quadrilaterals
sort and classify shapes
Click here to see the Grade 3 Common Core Math Standards
First and foremost, you should focus on number sense. You can help your child build their math fluency by encouraging flexibility in their thinking. Be curious about the strategies that they try. Ask questions and don't rush to show them "your way".
Here are a few resources for supporting your mathematician: