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Our third grade math worksheets support numeracy development and introduce division, decimals, roman numerals, calendars and concepts in measurement and geometry. Our word problem worksheets review skills in real world scenarios. 

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Printable Math Worksheets for 3rd Graders

Need printables for practicing 3rd-grade math skills? Try our math worksheets for 3rd graders—a must-have resource for parents and teachers! The collection covers all the essential skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, rounding, length measurement, area, perimeter, telling time, ... Read more and more. Watch as your child gains confidence and independence through focused practice. Download our 3rd-grade math worksheets for extra practice and reinforcement! Start now for free!

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Number Sense Worksheets

Multiple Choice Questions on Comparing Numbers Worksheet

Kids must solve multiple choice questions on comparing numbers in this worksheet.

Complete Skip Counting by 2

Master skip-counting by 2 with interactive worksheets and complete engaging activities!

Form Smallest and Greatest Numbers Worksheet

Boost your ability to form the smallest and the greatest numbers by printing this playful worksheet.

• Even Numbers Within 50 Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify and mark all the even numbers within the range of 50.

Addition Worksheets

Make a Model to Represent the Problem Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to make a model to represent the given problem.

Even Sum in Addition Expressions Within 20 Worksheet

Identify and highlight addition expressions that result in an even sum within the range of 20 in this engaging worksheet!

Add 3-Digit and 1-Digit Numbers Using Place Value Worksheet

Focus on core math skills by solving to add 3-digit and 1-digit numbers using place values.

Add 3 Numbers within 100: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

A fun summer-themed worksheet designed to help students add three numbers within 100.

Subtraction Worksheets

Making Multiple of 100 to Subtract Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to make multiples of 100 to subtract.

Subtract to Complete the Number Pyramid Worksheet

Boost your ability to subtract to complete the number pyramid by printing this playful worksheet.

Subtract Multiples of 10 using Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to subtract multiples of 10 using base 10 blocks.

Subtracting 1-Digit Numbers from 3-Digit Numbers Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by subtracting 1-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers.

Multiplication Worksheets

Multiplication Facts of 2 and 5 Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice multiplication facts of 2 and 5.

Identify the Finger Model Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice identifying the finger model.

Multiply Using Strategies Worksheet

Help your child revise multiplication by using strategies.

Use Multiply by Tens Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by learning to multiply by tens.

Division Worksheets

Choose the Best Estimate of the Quotients Worksheet

Print this worksheet and choose the best estimate of the quotient.

Dividing by Multiples of 10 Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to divide by multiples of 10.

Solve Equal Grouping Scenarios Using Number Line Worksheet

Kids must solve equal grouping scenarios using the number line in this worksheet.

• Solve the Division Facts Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to solve the division facts.

Fractions Worksheets

Compare the Fractional Numbers Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to compare fractional numbers.

Use Fraction Strips and Number Line Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to use fraction strips and number lines.

Represent Using Fractions Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice representing using fractions like a math legend!

Ordering Fractions Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to order fractions.

Geometry Worksheets

Recognize Points, Lines, Line Segments, Rays, Angles Worksheet

A comprehensive worksheet on identifying and understanding key elements of Geometry.

Classifying Shapes Worksheet

Enhance your knowledge of 2D shapes hierarchy with this 'Classifying Shapes' worksheet.

Estimate the Angle

Use different methods to estimate the measurements of various angles with visual precision.

How Many Parts Worksheet

Print this worksheet to identify how many parts like a math legend!

Data Handling Worksheets

Analyzing Picture Graphs Worksheet

An engaging worksheet focused on enhancing skills in analyzing and interpreting picture graphs.

Organize and Interpret Data Worksheet

Enhance your data interpretation skills with our worksheet on organizing and analyzing data.

Analyzing Bar Graphs Worksheet

This worksheet will enhance your ability to interpret and analyze data presented in bar graphs.

Analyzing Line Plots Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on enhancing your skills in analyzing and interpreting data presented in line plots.

Measurement Worksheets

Estimating Weights in Customary Units Worksheet

Improve your understanding of weight with this worksheet on estimating weights in customary units.

Measure Lengths of Objects Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by solving to measure the lengths of objects.

Convert Customary Units of Capacity Worksheet

Improve your measurement conversion skills with this worksheet on Customary Units of Capacity.

Estimating Capacity in Customary Units Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on enhancing skills in estimating capacity using customary units.

Time Worksheets

Determine Whether the Given Situations Occur in AM or PM Worksheet

Enhance your understanding of AM and PM with our engaging worksheet on time-based scenarios.

Draw the Hour Hand to Represent Half Hour Time Worksheet

Boost time-telling skills with this worksheet focused on drawing the hour hand for half-hour intervals.

Draw the Hour Hand to Represent O’Clock Time Worksheet

Boost your child's time-telling skills with this interactive hour hand worksheet.

Draw the Hour Hand to Represent Quarter Hour Time Worksheet

Improve your child's understanding of the hour hand with this engaging worksheet.

Money Worksheets

Skip Count by 5 to Count Money

Utilize skip-counting by 5 to find total amounts efficiently and apply mathematical concepts.

Skip Count by 2 to Count Money

Develop practical math skills and practice counting money using skip-count by 2s.

Divide Money Word Problems Worksheet

Practice division skills with this worksheet featuring realistic word problems involving monetary transactions.

Word Problems on Dividing Money Worksheet

An engaging worksheet tackling real-life scenarios through word problems on dividing money.

Algebra Worksheets

Multiples of 6 Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify and highlight all the multiples of 6.

Multiples of 10 Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify and highlight all the multiples of 10.

Convert Sentences Using the Associative Property Worksheet

Explore this worksheet to master converting sentences using the associative property of multiplication in math.

Word Problems Worksheets

Complete the Word Problem for Equal Groups Worksheet

Help your child revise multiplication by solving word problems for equal groups.

Identify the Correct Expression for the Subtraction Scenario Worksheet

Enhance subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems effectively.

Use Multiplication to Solve Division Word Problems Worksheet

Boost your ability to use multiplication to solve division word problems by printing this worksheet.

Identify the Correct Expression for the Addition Scenario Worksheet

Boost addition skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems to find the correct expression.

All Math Worksheets

Find More & Less Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to find 'More' & 'Less'.

Represent the Given Situation as Addition Sentence Worksheet

Learners must represent the given situation as an addition sentence to enhance their math skills.

Mark the Correct Expression(s) Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to mark the correct expression(s).

Represent Equal Grouping Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to represent equal grouping.

Interpret the Tally Marks Worksheet

Master data organization and interpretation with our engaging worksheet on tally marks.

Solve Word Problems on Measurement Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to help you solve word problems on measurement.

Estimate Time Using the Hour Hand Worksheet

Master the hour hand with this engaging worksheet designed to enhance time estimation skills.

Represent Given Situation in a Bar Model Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to represent the given situations in a bar model.

Complete More or Less Sentences Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by completing 'more' or 'less' sentences.

Addition Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing the addition worksheet.

Identify the Correct Subtraction Scenario Worksheet

Improve subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problem scenarios.

Solve Using Your Own Numbers Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice solving using your own numbers like a math legend!

Representing Equal Groups of Objects Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice representing equal groups of objects like a math legend!

Represent the Shaded Part Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to represent the shaded part to strengthen your math skills.

Match the Tally Marks Worksheet

Enhance data organization and interpretation skills with this engaging worksheet on tally marks.

Word Problems on Measurement Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by solving word problems on measurement.

Represent Given Situation into a Bar Model Worksheet

Focus on core math skills by representing the given situation into a bar model.

Solve Addition Problems Using Bar Model Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled worksheet by practicing to solve addition problems using bar models.

Subtract to Find the Answer within 20 Worksheet

Boost subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems within 20.

Story Creation for Given Expressions Worksheet

Focus on core math skills by practicing story creation for the given expressions.

Represent Equal Sharing Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to represent equal sharing.

Represent the Shaded Part Using Fraction Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by representing the shaded part using fractions.

Tangrams with Right Angles

Explore tangrams focusing on right angles by identifying and tallying the count of right angles within each shape.

Verify the Tally Marks Worksheet

Enhance data organization and interpretation skills with this engaging tally marks worksheet.

Daily Routine with Appropriate Time in AM and PM Worksheet

Improve time-telling skills with this engaging AM/PM worksheet based on daily routines.

Grocery Shopping Money Problems

Solve each word problem on money and find the correct answer in this engaging worksheet.

Multiples of 2 Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify and mark all the multiples of the number 2.

Choose the Correct Equation for the Given Problem Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by choosing the correct equation for the given problem.

Use Symbols to Compare Numbers Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice using symbols to compare numbers.

Use Bar Model to Solve Addition Story Problems Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by using bar models to solve addition story problems.

Select the Correct Equation for Subtraction Scenarios Worksheet

Boost subtraction skills with this engaging worksheet on comparing word problems!

Express Using Multiplication Sentences Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to express using multiplication sentences.

Representing Equal Share of Objects Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to represent equal share of objects.

Select True or False Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by selecting either true or false.

Types of Angles in Body

Solve and classify body angles as acute, right, obtuse, or straight—explore geometric properties!

Measuring Lengths of Objects Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to measure lengths of objects to strengthen your math skills.

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SplashLearn offers a captivating selection of math worksheets for 3rd graders. These worksheets are thoughtfully crafted to align perfectly with the common core standards, covering various math concepts. 

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Millions of parents and teachers love these worksheets for their effectiveness, simplicity, and variety of exercises included for each topic. Try now to help kids solidify essential curriculum concepts with ease! 

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What Are the Best 5 Printable Math Worksheets for 3rd Graders?

Sharing 5 fun and engaging 3rd grade math worksheets, carefully selected to give you the best idea of various exercises and question formats covered in these worksheets:

• Add and Subtract 3-Digit and 2-Digit Numbers with Regrouping: Vertical Addition and Subtraction Worksheet
• Compare the Fractions Worksheet
• Multiply Multiples of 10 and 1-Digit Numbers: Missing Numbers Worksheet

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63 Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Teaching 3rd Grade

Brilliant ideas from brilliant teachers (like you).

Third graders are roly-poly and rambunctious, and best of all, curious as all get out. Whether you’ve taught this pivotal, precocious grade for years or are setting up your first class, we’ve got you covered with tips from real teachers. We’ve scoured our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook and the web for some of the best tips and ideas for teaching third grade. While it by no means covers every possible topic, we hope this list of gems will inspire you. Plus, we’ve organized the list by topic to make it easy to cruise for ideas!

Getting Your Classroom Ready

1. create an inviting classroom.

Need ideas to take your classroom to the next level? We’ve gathered  real-life third grade classrooms for you to browse through.

2. Gather all the supplies

Not sure what supplies you need for your third grade classroom? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this list of essential third grade classroom supplies .

3. Pick an inspiring theme for your classroom

“Even at this age, kids like the themed rooms,” says third grade teacher Kathleen W. We love these calming classroom theme ideas . Plus, check out these door-decorating ideas .

4. Try different classroom layouts

Long gone are the days of straight rows of desks lining the classroom.  Throw out your seating chart and try one of these ideas instead .

5. Put together an irresistible classroom reading nook

Your third graders are well on their way to becoming readers, so make this time extra special for them by setting up one of these awesome reading nooks .

6. Fill your classroom library with these classic third grade books

Teaching third grade involves a lot of reading! Here are our favorite third grade books.

7. Get a jump start on lessons

Teacher planning and prep time are precious! It makes life a lot easier when you can purchase existing lessons, bundles, books, and pages. And why not support other teachers while you do it? Check out our favorite Teacher Pay Teachers sellers for third grade .

The First Days of School

8. introduce yourself creatively.

Make day one memorable by introducing yourself in a creative way, such as sending postcards over the summer! Here are our favorite creative teacher introduction ideas .

9. Start the year with a challenge

Divide students into groups and give each group 56 cups. Then, challenge them to build the tallest (or most stable) tower. Here are even more team-building games and activities .

10. Send home a classroom brochure

Third grade teacher Kendall R. shares, “I made a brochure for parents rather than a welcome-back letter. The brochure was easier to look at and it was easier to find the information. It included the behavior plan, information about lunch prices, and pickup and dismissal times.”

11. Take advantage of their “in-between-ness”

Third graders are not little kids, they’re not quite upper elementary students, and they’re far from middle schoolers. That means they still love their teachers and school and aren’t afraid to show it! Take advantage of that with fun ideas for back-to-school night or parent-teacher conferences.

12. Start the day with a morning meeting

Third graders are not too old for morning meetings. Consider including class rules, a self-reflection (What did you do well as a researcher yesterday?), an interesting class question (What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?), sharing good news/bad news, and the Word of the Day. Here is a big list of morning meeting questions to take you through the year.

13. Plan an end-of-the-day check

Third grade teacher Natalie E. shares, “We have a PMIL end-of-day check. Students say positive things from their day and a minus (if one occurred), an interesting thing from their day, and one thing they learned.”

14. Establish a culture of kindness

Print these free downloadable posters  to remind your students that kindness matters most of all.

15. Build your students’ social-emotional skills

Teaching third grade means building SEL skills. Use these SEL read-alouds  to talk about everything from kindness to courage to trying your best.

16. Teach growth mindset

Third graders can be perfectionists. Help them get in the mindset to try, grow, and change with these growth mindset activities .

17. Use the walls for anchor charts instead of premade posters

You can check out our top third grade anchor charts for inspiration here.

Ideas for Language Arts

18. incorporate daily writing prompts.

We’ve gathered a big list of third grade writing prompts that you can download and use to have your third graders practice their writing skills.

19. Insist on full sentences

Third graders are still forming those academic habits, so when they ask questions, talk about their reading, or explain themselves, make them speak in complete sentences. It’ll pay off in their writing and their thinking.

20. Have students write a letter to their future selves

Christina, a third-grade teacher on Long Island, describes a letter-writing assignment she’s given her 8-year-old students every year since she began teaching over 20 years ago.

21. Make phonics fun

Phonics is the foundation for reading success. Breaking words into their constituent sounds helps kids understand and build their literacy skills, bit by bit. Check out these phonics activities .

22. Try a vocabulary activity. Or 15!

Use RAFTs, try Vocabulary Jeopardy, and more with these vocabulary activities .

23. Start students in literature circles

Third graders are ready to start discussing what they read in their own groups. Learn more about literature circles and how you can implement them in your class. Check out this list of books that are ideal for third grade literature circles .

24. Stock the shelves with graphic novels

Third grade is often the year that students discover Dogman, Captain Underpants, and other graphic novel characters. Inspire a love of storytelling in all its forms with our favorite graphic novels .

Ideas for Math

25. practice math-fact fluency (every day).

Fourth- and fifth-grade teachers will thank you! The better your students are at their math facts, the easier math time will be, particularly when they get into problem-solving. Check out these fun activities for math facts practice.

26. Focus on fractions

If it’s not math fluency, it’s fractions. The better understanding third graders have of fractions, the better off they’ll be when the quantities get more complicated or the operations get sophisticated. We really love this pool noodle fractions hack for teaching third grade.

27. Get graphing

Third graders are learning how to represent data in lots of ways. As you work through science projects, incorporate graphing in all its forms—pie, bar, line, dot. Check out this graphing lesson that you can use throughout the year.

28. Watch videos

It’s much more fun to teach multiplication and division when you’re watching a video. Check out this list of our favorite multiplication and division videos on YouTube .

29. Start math talk routines

Third graders benefit from hearing you talk through your thinking. Use a math talk routine, like this one from The Routty Math Teacher .

30. Teach the dreaded word problem

Try these word problem activities and strategies .

31. Play math games

Math doesn’t have to be boring! Make it fun with one of our third grade math games .

32. Use spare LEGO bricks

LEGO bricks aren’t just for building—you can use them for math too. Here are some of our favorite ideas for using LEGO bricks to teach math concepts .

Ideas for Science

33. get hands-on with science.

Science is the perfect subject for kids to get down and dirty. Try these third grade science projects  for inspiration.

34. Try daily STEM challenges

These STEM challenges are designed with your third graders in mind. Try one each day or each week to get their minds thinking outside the box.

35. Teach the plant life cycle

The plant life cycle always makes a fun science unit . You get to talk about growing, planting, and nature. Plus, students love digging in and getting their hands dirty when they plant seeds themselves.

36. Teach electricity

It’s electrifyingly good fun! Shock them with these electricity science experiments !

37. Explore animal habitats

Ready to explore animal habitats around the world, from rain forests to deserts and everything in between? These fun activities are just what you’re looking for. Take a walk on the wild side!

Ideas for Social Studies

38. use current events.

Third graders’ interest in the world is ever-increasing. Capitalize on that by bringing in articles from sites like Newsela . While students read each article, they can track their ideas, reactions, and comments on sticky notes, then use those to write comments about the articles (or post their comments on a large board in your classroom).

39. Have students insert themselves into history

After reading biographies, have students create presentations that put themselves in history, like this idea from a third grade blogger .

40. Learn about heroes

Read biographies about famous people in history. Match books to holidays. Here are some book recommendations for Presidents’ Day and Black History Month.

41. Use online learning

There are some amazing websites out there for teaching social studies lessons. Check out our favorite social studies websites .

Ideas for Classroom Organization

42. use an uncommon organizing method for the common core.

Here’s an idea from Teaching in OZ . Create separately labeled folders for each standard, then file activities that align with each standard in the appropriate folders. Genius!

43. Put classroom-wide homework checks in place

Third grade might be the first time students have homework, so help them get organized and stay organized with a planner. And build good organization habits with a classroom routine to help students stay on top of their planners each morning and afternoon. Here are our favorite academic planners for students .

44. Try out new exit tickets

Know exactly what students have learned and where they need to go next with creative exit tickets .

45. Avoid nameless homework

Here’s an idea from Life Between Summers . When students highlight their names before handing in work, you’ll never receive a nameless paper again!

46. Organize your command central

Who can think straight when their workspace is utter chaos? Check out these hacks for keeping your teacher desk organized .

47. Get your classroom library in order

Make sure your third graders have easy access to loads of reading materials. These book bins will help you organize your fiction, nonfiction, biographies, graphic novels, and more.

48. Take good care of your anchor charts

Anchor charts are such an amazing resource for teaching third grade. When you create one that is truly a work of art, you want to make sure you keep it. Here are some awesome ways to organize and store your anchor charts.

Ideas for Classroom Management

49. create a call-and-response routine.

Use a call-and-response, like saying “Class, class, class!” to which students answer “Yes, yes, yes!” Or to start work, snap your fingers and say “Go!” then students respond by snapping their fingers and saying “Go!” This call-and-response gets third grade students’ attention and helps them know exactly what to do.

50. Get the wiggles out

Even grown-ups can’t sit still and listen all day! Get your kids up and moving with these third grade brain breaks .

51. Invest time in teaching third grade students procedures and jobs

“Model and practice your classroom procedures,” recommends third grade teacher Pam W. “You’ll love how independent third graders can be!”

Third grade teacher Kristi H. adds, “Pick jobs that they can do around the classroom. It will save you time and you will be amazed at how competent third graders can be.”

Here’s a big list of unique classroom jobs to try.

52. Anticipate that third graders will call out

Here’s an idea that third grade teacher Jessica H. shared: “Put icons on desks as reminders for when students blurt out. That reminds them to raise their hand with a nonverbal warning. If they do blurt out, place a laminated warning on their desk, like a stop sign that says ‘Please stop what you are doing and make better choices.’”

53. Love a list

Thought you loved a well-organized to-do list? Your third graders may just have you beat. Stock your room with clipboards and cover your walls with lists to keep your kids organized and as excited about completing each task as you are. “Lists, clipboards … they love them,” says third grade teacher Kristi H.

54. Teach friendship skills

Third graders love their friends and always want more. Use these friendship videos to teach your third graders how to be a good friend, and how to get through sticky friend situations.

55. Have a policy for school supplies (we’re looking at you, mechanical pencils)

Third grade teacher Tefi C. shares, “I allowed my third graders to use clickable lead pencils. However, my policy on them was that if I saw them playing with lead or breaking pieces, they were banned from using it for the rest of the year. I only had to ban a handful of students.”

56. Invest in fidgets

If you have students who fiddle with just about anything (and teaching third grade, you will), keep their hands occupied with fidget toys so their brains can stay on task. They can be as simple as squishy balls from the party store and maybe, just maybe, it will keep the fidget spinners out of your classroom. Plus, check out more of our favorite fidget toy ideas .

57. Talk about emotional bank accounts

Help third graders understand how their words and actions impact others with an ongoing discussion of emotional bank accounts.  We love the anchor chart from this third grade blogger.

58. Model, model, and model some more

“Modeling and practice for sure,” says third grade teacher Cathy T. Third graders are increasingly developing their independence, but they still need modeling (and lots of it)! Plan to model, and model again during whole group, then be ready to step in with more modeling during centers or small-group work.

Other Ideas

59. have a sense of humor.

Teaching third grade requires a sense of humor, both for yourself and your students. Poetry from Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky hit right at third graders’ funny bones. Or try one of our third grade jokes to start the day .

60. Build positive relationships with parents

Here are 10 tips that make working with parents the easiest part of your job .

61. Make sure you’re supporting your students with disabilities

It’s likely that some of your third graders will have accommodations or modifications that you’re in charge of. One way to make sure you’re providing students with their accommodations is to make a note of which accommodations they need by their name on a discussion or participation tracker . This will help you feel confident that you’re helping each student access learning, and it will allow you to contribute insights at the IEP meeting.

62. Work smarter, not harder

Why sweat it trying to reinvent the wheel? Check out these brilliant teacher hacks for everything from monitoring voice levels and color-coding your organizer to repurposing a spice rack for teaching supplies.

63. Stay inspired

The past few years in teaching have been tumultuous, to stay the least. We could all use a few words of encouragement. Bookmark this roundup of inspiring quotes about teaching to pull out on those days when you need to be reminded of just how important the work you do is.

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