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Pennsylvania 3rd Grade Math Curriculum

Video lessons and practice for every 3rd grade math topic. Aligned to Pennsylvania Core Standards in Math so your child keeps up with class.

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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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 3rd grade math covers a wide range of foundational skills aligned to the Pennsylvania Core Standards in Math. Students move from basic addition and subtraction into multiplication and division, fractions, measurement, and geometry. Every topic on StudyPug matches what Pennsylvania schools teach in 3rd grade.

Multiplication and Division

A major focus of 3rd grade math is understanding multiplication and division. Students learn to interpret products of whole numbers, solve word problems using multiplication and division within 100, and apply properties of operations. They also practice fluently multiplying and dividing within 100 — a key skill for Pennsylvania's PSSA Math assessment in Grade 3.

Fractions

3rd grade introduces fractions for the first time. Pennsylvania students learn to understand a fraction as a part of a whole, represent fractions on a number line, explain fraction equivalence, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size. These skills build the foundation for 4th and 5th grade fraction work.

Measurement and Data

Students practice telling time to the nearest minute, measuring liquid volumes and masses, and working with scaled picture graphs and bar graphs. They also generate measurement data using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch — all aligned to Pennsylvania Core Standards.

Area and Geometry

  • Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures
  • Measure areas by counting unit squares
  • Relate area to multiplication and addition
  • Solve problems involving perimeters of polygons
  • Understand shared attributes of shapes and partition shapes into equal parts

How StudyPug Helps Pennsylvania 3rd Graders

StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems for every 3rd grade math topic covered in Pennsylvania schools. Each lesson is short — typically 5 to 15 minutes — so students can fit learning into any schedule. Whether your child needs help with homework tonight or wants to prepare for the PSSA, StudyPug has the lessons and practice to help them succeed.