Math with your Third Grader


How Parents can support Math at home

Players select two numbers from a grid that equal the given sum. 
Timed game.
Basic Addition-Speed Grid Addition

The player races to pair numbers that add up to 10. Before your 
child plays, review the pairs of numbers that add up to 10. Site 
contains ads.
Basic Addition-Math Lines

Players select two numbers from a grid that equal the given 
difference. Timed game.
Basic Subtraction-Speed Grid Subtraction

A beat-the-clock game in which the player has to decide whether 
an addition or subtraction combination will be less than or 
greater than 10. In a more challenging version, the player 
decides whether an addition or subtraction combination will be 
less than or greater than 100. This game is great for developing 
number sense and estimation skills.
Larger Addition-Falling Problems

A beat-the-clock game in which the player has to decide whether 
an addition or subtraction combination will be less than or 
greater than 10. In a more challenging version, the player 
decides whether an addition or subtraction combination will be 
less than or greater than 100. This game is great for developing 
number sense and estimation skills.
Larger Subtraction-Falling Problems

This game provides practice with multiplication facts as players 
race to be the first to get 4 products in a row on the game 
board. Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the 
computer.
Basic Multiplication-Times Square

Players score points for finding all the factors of target 
numbers set by their opponents. Your child may need some support 
to get started. Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play 
against the computer.
Basic Multiplication-Factor Dazzle

Up to 4 players compete in this race car game by entering basic 
facts. Students can race one another or play against the computer.
Basic Multiplication-Multiplication Grand Prix

Specify facts to practice. Select from addition, subtraction, 
multiplication & division. Timed. 
All Basic Facts-Math Magician

The player finds the difference between a price and the amount of 
money paid. Then the player shows that change using the fewest 
coins and bills possible. Talk to your child about some ways to 
calculate the amount of change mentally. For example, can he or 
she add up from the price to the amount paid to figure the 
difference? Site contains ads.
Money: Subtraction with Decimal Numbers-Making Change

The time is displayed in words. A player stops the clock when 
hands are in the correct position.
Telling Time-Bang on Time

Identify which picture of a pizza represents the given fraction. 
Use arrow keys to choose the correct pizza. Select from 4 levels 
of difficulty. Turn off timer and sound if desired. One or two 
player game. Site contains ads.
Fractions-Identifying Fractions Game

This site provides math activities that support our curriculum.
Saxon Math Online Activities

National Library of Manipulatives

Other Resources

Reading books with mathematical themes can help students improve their skills 
and foster a good attitude toward math. This list will direct you to books 
that you and your child may enjoy.
 

Counting & Number Sense
 How Much Is a Million? by David M. Schwartz
 A Million Dots by Andrew Clements
 
Multiplying
 Two of Everything: A Chinese Folktale by Lily Toy Hong
 Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream by Cindy Neuschwander
 Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar by Mitsumasa Anno
 Sea Squares by Joy Hulme (used in Bridges Grade 4)
 The Best of Times by Greg Tang
 
Dividing
 One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J Pinczes (used in Grade 2 Bridges)
 A Remainder of One by Elinor J Pinczes (used in Grade 4 Bridges)
 The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins
 
Time
 Cluck O'Clock by Kes Gray
 
Money
 Jenny Found a Penny by Trudy Harris
 Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst (used in Bridges 
Grade 3)
 If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz (used in Bridges Grade 5)
 
Problem Solving
 Anno's Hat Trick by Mitsumasa Anno
 The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang
 Anno's Math Games by Mitsumasa Anno
 
Estimation
 Betcha! Estimating by Stuart J. Murphy
 Great Estimations by Bruce Goldstone
 
Fractions
 Jump, Kangaroo, Jump! by Stuart J. Murphy
 Fraction Action by Loreen Leedy
 Fraction Fun by David A. Adler
 
Geometry
 Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban
 Cubes, Cones, Cylinders, & Spheres by Tana Hoban
 
Measurement
 How Big Is a Foot? by Rolf Myller
 Millions to Measure by David M. Schwartz
 Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy
 Counting on Frank by Rod Clement
 If You Hopped Like a Frog by David Schwartz (used in Bridges Grade 3)
 
Math Activities
 Math Games & Activities from Around the World by Claudia Zaslavsky