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3rd Grade Math

DC 3rd Grade Math Curriculum

Video lessons and practice for every 3rd grade math topic. Aligned to what DC schools teach, from multiplication to fractions and geometry.

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3.OA.A.3

Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems

3.OA.A.4

Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation

3.OA.B.6

Understand division as an unknown-factor problem

3.OA.D.8

Solve two-step word problems using the four operations

3.NF.A.3

Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size

3.MD.C.5

Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement

3.MD.C.6

Measure areas by counting unit squares

3.MD.D.8

Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons

3.G.A.2

Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole

3rd Grade Math Topics in DC

Washington DC 3rd grade math covers a wide range of foundational skills. Students move from basic addition and subtraction into multiplication and division, learning to interpret products and quotients, apply properties of operations, and fluently multiply and divide within 100. These skills are practiced through word problems and multi-step equations.

Fractions and Number Lines

For many students, fractions are introduced as a formal concept in 3rd grade. DC students learn to understand a fraction as part of a whole, represent fractions on a number line, explain fraction equivalence, and compare fractions by reasoning about size. StudyPug's video lessons break these ideas down into clear, easy-to-follow steps.

Measurement, Data, and Geometry

3rd grade math also covers practical measurement skills, including:

  • Telling time to the nearest minute and measuring time intervals
  • Measuring liquid volumes and masses using standard units
  • Drawing scaled picture graphs and bar graphs
  • Measuring lengths to the nearest half and quarter inch

Students also explore area and perimeter of polygons, connecting area to multiplication and addition. Geometry topics include identifying shared attributes of shapes and partitioning shapes into equal parts.

How StudyPug Helps DC 3rd Graders

StudyPug offers video lessons and practice problems for every topic listed above. Students can search by topic, watch a short lesson, and immediately practice what they learned. Parents can track progress and identify areas where their child needs extra support. Whether your child is catching up or getting ahead, StudyPug fits into any schedule.