Grade 3 math topics
The core math topics covered in grade 3 typically are:
Numbers and Operations
- adding and subtracting within 1,000
- place value of ones, tens and hundreds
- rounding numbers to the nearest 10 or 100
- relationship between addition and subtraction
- introduction to multiplication
- introduction to division
- multiply and divide within 100
- fractions as parts of a whole
Geometry
- classification of shapes by their properties
- partitioning of shapes into equal parts
- area and perimeter of irregular shapes by counting squares
- area and perimeter of rectangles
Measurement
- estimating and measuring masses
- measuring lengths (including in fractions of an inch)
- estimating and measuring volumes of liquids
- telling time to the nearest minute and time word problems
Data Analysis
- Picture graphs and bar graphs to represent data in multiple categories
- Line plots
You may also want to read the common core math standards for grade 3.
Math worksheets for grade 3
Choose from hundreds of free grade 3 math worksheets organized by topic:
| Place Value and Rounding | Fractions and Decimals |
| Order of Operations | Measurement |
| Addition | Counting Money |
| Subtraction | Time & Calendar |
| Multiplication | Geometry |
| Division | Word Problems |
| Roman Numerals |
Grade 3 math workbooks
Our grade 3 math workbooks are listed below; full details are available in our bookstore. The workbooks are available individually or as part of our grade 1-3 math bundle.
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Four digit numbers; place values of ones, tens, hundreds and thousands. Topics include comparing numbers, adding and subtracting with regrouping, rounding, estimating and word problems. |
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Adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers, mentally and in columns, within 1-1,000. Includes regrouping tens as hundreds and regrouping across zeros. Also ordinal numbers, roman numerals and order of operations. |
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Mental addition and subtraction strategies; adding and subtracting in columns and order of operations. Also Roman numerals, money problems and bar and line graphs. |
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Introducing the concept of multiplication and the order of operations. The second part of the book focuses on the memorization of the multiplication tables. Includes word problems. |
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Introducing division, in particular single digit division, remainders and divisibility. Division by making groups, division facts and division word problems. Remainders and divisibility rules. |
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Flashcards for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts, 0-12. |
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Basic shapes (rectangles, squares,...), right angles, symmetry, mirror points, perimeter and area. |
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Length, weight and capacity for grades 1-3, including the concept of measuring lengths, weights and volumes. Both customary and metric systems are used. |
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Reading a clock, time intervals, am & pm and understanding a calendar. |
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Introducing fractions, mostly for grades 3-4. Concept of a fraction, mixed numbers, comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions and fractions multiplied by a whole number. |
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Recognizing coins and bills; counting money, making change and money problems. We also have similar books in other currencies (Canadian money, Australian Money, British Money, European Money and South African Money). |