Mathematics — Grade 3

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Pattern block fractions

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students focus on the identification of fractional parts of a region and record them in standard form. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Parts of a square

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students investigate the ways shapes can be divided into equal pieces with one or two cuts. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

NOT your grandma's lemonade stand

Students manage a virtual lemonade stand to learn about the market economy. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Multiplication stories

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students practice memorization of multiplication facts where one factor is 6 or 7. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

More patterns with products

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students use an interactive Web site to find patterns in the multiplication tables. They then practice multiplication facts and record their current level of mastery. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

More or less estimator

This activity allows the user to estimate quantities and sizes including the number of objects in a set, the lengths of a curve, and the area of a shape (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade K–12 Mathematics)

Provided by: Shodor

More fun with fraction strips

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students work with fraction strips to compare and order fractions. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Making your own product game

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students review strategies for playing the Product Game. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–8 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Making your first million

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students attempt to identify the concept of a million by working with smaller numerical units, such as blocks of 10 or 100. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–6 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Making and investigating fraction strips

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students make and use a set of fraction strips to represent the length model, discover fraction relationships, and work with equivalent fractions. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Maintaining the Balance

Students participate in activities in which they focus on patterns and relations that can be developed from the exploration of balance, mass, length of the mass arm, and the position of the fulcrum. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Looking for patterns

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, that focuses on the properties of multiplication, students skip count, examine multiplication patterns, and explore commutativity. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Looking for calculator patterns

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students use a Web-based calculator to create and compare counting patterns using the constant function feature of the calculator. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Investigating fractions with pattern blocks

This lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, promotes problem-solving and reasoning with fractions as students investigate the relationships between various parts and wholes. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Investigating fraction relationships with relationship rods

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students use relationship rods, which are wooden or plastic rods in ten different colors, to explore fraction relationships. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Investigating equivalent fractions with relationship rods

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students investigate the length model by working with relationship rods to find equivalent fractions. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Inch by inch

In this lesson, students use an actual ruler to represent various fractions as lengths. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Hopping on the number line

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students generate products using the number line model. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Get the Picture--Get the Story

Students explore the connections between mathematics and football. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Fun with fractions: Looking back and moving forward

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students use a fraction applet to construct various fractions when given the fraction in standard form. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics