Will this help with my child's 3rd grade math homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every California 3rd grade math topic, including multiplication, division, fractions, and measurement, so your child can find help for exactly what their class is working on.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes, short enough to watch after school. Each one focuses on a single concept so your child can target exactly what they need without sitting through a long session.

Is there a California state test for 3rd grade math?

Yes. California 3rd graders take the CAASPP assessment, which covers math skills in line with the California Mathematics Standards. StudyPug practice aligns with those same standards.

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CA 3rd Grade Math Curriculum

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CA 3rd Grade Math Curriculum

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CA.3.OA.1Interpret products of whole numbers
- Multiplying Digits with 5 and 10 Up to 999
- Multiplying Digits with 0 and 1 Up to 999
- Using Models to Multiply Up to 999
- Multiplying using Mental Strategies
- Repeated Addition As Multiplication Up to 999
CA.3.OA.2Interpret whole-number quotients of whole numbers
- Sharing & Grouping Up to 999
- Dividing with Arrays
- Remainders from Division Up to 999
- Dividing with Digits Up to 999
- Understanding the Division Sign Up to 999
CA.3.OA.3Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems
- Multiplication Word Problems Up to 999
- Division Word Problems Up to 999
CA.3.OA.4Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers
- Multiplication Tables Up to 999
- Division Tables Up to 999
- Identifying the Missing Digits (Addition)
- Identifying the Missing Digits (Subtraction)
CA.3.OA.5Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide
- Relating Multiplication with Division Up to 999
- Square Numbers
CA.3.OA.6Understand division as an unknown-factor problem
- Relating Addition with Division
CA.3.OA.7Fluently multiply and divide within 100
- Times Tables
- Multiplying with Digits Up to 999
CA.3.OA.8Solve two-step word problems using the four operations
- Applications of the four operations (BEDMAS without exponents)
- Multiplying with 3 Numbers Or More
- Addition Word Problems Up to 1000
- Subtraction Word Problems Up to 1000
CA.3.NBT.1Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100
- Comparing Values of Multi-Digits
- Regrouping Place Values of Multi-Digits
- Estimating decimals
- Place Value Tables of Multi-Digits
- Identifying the Place Value of a Digit
- Expanded Form of Multi-Digits
- Converting Between Place Values of Multi-Digits
- Reading and Writing Digits
CA.3.NBT.2Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction
- Adding with Digits Up to 1000
- Subtracting with Digits Up to 1000
- Simplifying Addition by Separating
- Addition with Regrouping Up to 1000
- Addition Tables Up to 1000
- Subtraction with Regrouping Up to 1000
CA.3.NF.3Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size
- Equivalent fractions
CA.3.MD.5Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement
- Area - unit squares and pattern blocks
- Square measure
CA.3.MD.6Measure areas by counting unit squares
- Calculating and Estimating Area and Perimeter
CA.3.MD.8Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons
- Perimeter: Grid squares and polygons

3rd Grade Math

About 3rd Grade California math

California follows the California Mathematics Standards, organized around operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, fractions, measurement and data, and geometry. In 3rd grade, students build multiplication and division fluency, explore fractions on a number line, measure area and perimeter, and work with data and time. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems that follow exactly what California classrooms teach.

Strands: operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, fractions, measurement and data, and geometry
Step-by-step lessons covering every 3rd grade California math topic
Practice problems and worked examples for each strand
Aligned to the California Mathematics Standards for 3rd grade

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse lessons and practice problems organized by strand, aligned to the California Mathematics Standards for 3rd grade.

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California 3rd Grade Math Topics

Operations and Algebraic Thinking: interpreting products and quotients, solving multiplication and division word problems, applying properties of operations, understanding division as an unknown-factor problem, and achieving fluency within 100.
Number and Operations in Base Ten: rounding whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100, adding and subtracting within 1000 using place value strategies, and multiplying one-digit numbers by multiples of 10.
Number and Operations - Fractions: understanding fractions as quantities formed from equal parts, representing fractions on a number line, and comparing fractions by reasoning about their size.
Measurement and Data: telling and writing time to the nearest minute, measuring liquid volumes and masses, drawing scaled picture graphs and bar graphs, and generating measurement data with rulers marked in halves and fourths of an inch.
Geometry: recognizing area as an attribute of plane figures, measuring area by counting unit squares, relating area to multiplication and addition, solving perimeter problems, and partitioning shapes into equal parts expressed as unit fractions.

How StudyPug Helps California 3rd Grade Math Students

When a student gets stuck on a concept like fraction equivalence or two-step word problems, they can go straight to the relevant lesson, work through a step-by-step explanation, and then try practice problems to build confidence. Our grade 3 math help follows the same sequence California classrooms use, so nothing feels out of order.

Students can also check their understanding with a math quiz for 3rd grade to see which strands need more attention before a class test or the CAASPP.

Aligned to California 3rd Grade Math Curriculum

Every lesson on StudyPug is built around the California Mathematics Standards, so the topics, vocabulary, and problem types your child sees here match what their teacher is covering in class. Families planning ahead can also explore the california 4th grade math standards to see what skills come next.

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