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


Bridges Grade 3 Unit Overviews


Grade 3 Math at Home Activities

These collections of activities, organized by mathematical content, use familiar routines that can be used by students and families to review and extend mathematical classroom concepts.


Math Learning Center Apps

These free apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics. Apps are available as web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for Apple iOS for Google Chrome.