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Mathematics: Third Grade Resources

MA.3.A.1 BIG IDEA 1:Develop understandings of multiplication and division and strategies for basic multiplication facts and related division facts.

  • Math in Everyday Life http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/everydaymath/ Opens in a new window

    Lesson plan to allow students to solve word problems focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication and simple fractions as a class.

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  • Probability: Playing with Fire http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PlayingWithFire/ Opens in a new window

    Students use probability to determine how likely it is for each tree in a small simulated forest to catch on fire.

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  • Probability http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/Probability/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn about probability by predicting the outcome of planned experiments and playing racing games.

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  • Playing with Probability http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PlayWithProbability/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn how to calculate both theoretical and experimental probability by rotating through a series of work stations.

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  • Factors http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/Factors/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn about factoring by using manipulatives and computer applets.

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MA.3.A.6 SUPPORTING IDEAS:Number and Operations

  • Estimations http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/EstimationElem/ Opens in a new window

    Students practice and improve upon their estimation skills.

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MA.3.A.2 BIG IDEA 2:Develop an understanding of fractions and fraction equivalence.


MA.3.G.3 BIG IDEA 3:Describe and analyze properties of two-dimensional shapes.

  • Triangle Area http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/TriangleArea/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn about finding the area of a triangle.

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  • Area http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/Area/ Opens in a new window

    Comparing shapes with the same areas but different perimeters.

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  • Angles http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/AnglesElem/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn about classifying angles by their measure and in relation to angles formed by two lines crossed by a transversal.

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MA.3.G.5 SUPPORTING IDEAS:Geometry and Measurement

  • Illuminations Math Lesson Plans for Teachers http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lessons.aspx Opens in a new window

    Teachers can access over 500 lesson plans from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in the areas of Algebra, Data Analysis, Probability, Geometry, Measurement, and Numbers & Operations.

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  • Math in Everyday Life http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/everydaymath/ Opens in a new window

    Lesson plan to allow students to solve word problems focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication and simple fractions as a class.

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  • Triangle Area http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/TriangleArea/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn about finding the area of a triangle.

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  • Perimeter http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PerimeterElem/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn about perimeter and the units used to measure perimeter using a variety of materials including their hands, feet, rulers, and computer applets.

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MA.3.A.4 SUPPORTING IDEAS:Algebra


SC.3.N.1 BIG IDEA 1:The Practice of Science.

  • Introduction to Bar Graphs http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/IntroBarGraphs/ Opens in a new window

    Lesson to allow students learn what bar graphs are used for, how to interpret the data presented, and how to organize their own data using bar graphs.

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SC.3.P.8 BIG IDEA 8:Properties of Matter.

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MA.3.S.7 SUPPORTING IDEAS:Data Analysis

  • Sorting with Venn Diagrams http://www.shodor.org/interactive/lessons/ElemShapeSort/ Opens in a new window

    Students learn how to classify items and numbers on Venn Diagrams using computer applets.

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  • Venn Diagrams http://www.shodor.org/interactive/lessons/VennDiagrams/ Opens in a new window

    Help students learn about classifying numbers into various categories through answering question about Venn Diagrams.

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  • Introduction to Bar Graphs http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/IntroBarGraphs/ Opens in a new window

    Lesson to allow students learn what bar graphs are used for, how to interpret the data presented, and how to organize their own data using bar graphs.

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General Resources

  • Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/?pID=kathy Opens in a new window

    Categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth.

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  • Teacher to Teacher http://mathforum.org/t2t/ Opens in a new window

    A resource for teachers and parents who have questions about teaching mathematics.

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  • Kindergarten Readiness Indicators: Observation & Activities http://www.getreadytoread.org/images/stories/downloads/transition/school_readiness/4_observation_guide.pdf Opens in a new window

    A guide to help know what to look for when observing a child, and provide ideas of skill-building activities to do with a child who needs help.

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  • www.FloridaStandards.org http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx Opens in a new window

    This is the official Florida K-12 Standards Web site. This site is the home of the approved new Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and course descriptions for grades K-12.

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  • www.FCRSTEM.org http://www.fcrstem.org/center11.aspx Opens in a new window

    The mission of the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) is to help the State of Florida improve K-12 teaching and learning in science, mathematics and technology and prepare students for higher education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers in the 21st Century.

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  • Glossary of Math Terms http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200301/MathGlossary.pdf Opens in a new window

    Terms that teachers and children may be use when exploring mathematical concepts.

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