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Virginia 3rd Grade Math Curriculum

Video lessons and practice for every 3rd grade math topic. Aligned to Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning 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

Virginia 3rd Grade Math: What Students Learn

3rd grade is a major turning point in math. Virginia's Mathematics Standards of Learning introduce multiplication and division for the first time, alongside fractions, measurement, and geometry. StudyPug has a video lesson and practice problems for every one of these topics.

Multiplication and Division

Students learn to interpret products of whole numbers, understand division as sharing into equal groups, and solve word problems using both operations. They practice until they can fluently multiply and divide within 100. StudyPug walks through each concept step by step so students truly understand — not just memorize.

  • Interpret products and quotients of whole numbers
  • Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100
  • Apply properties of operations to multiply and divide
  • Find unknown values in multiplication and division equations

Fractions

3rd graders in Virginia start working with fractions as numbers — placing them on number lines and comparing their sizes. StudyPug breaks down fractions into short, clear lessons so the concept clicks before students move on to harder problems.

  • Understand unit fractions (1/b) as equal parts of a whole
  • Represent fractions on a number line
  • Explain fraction equivalence and compare fractions by size

Measurement and Data

Students measure time to the nearest minute, estimate liquid volumes and masses, and work with picture graphs and bar graphs. These skills connect math to real life, and StudyPug shows exactly how to apply each one.

  • Tell and write time to the nearest minute
  • Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses
  • Draw and read scaled picture graphs and bar graphs
  • Measure lengths to halves and fourths of an inch

Area and Perimeter

3rd grade introduces area as a new concept — counting unit squares and connecting area to multiplication. Students also solve perimeter problems for real-world polygons. StudyPug makes the jump from counting to calculating smooth and clear.

  • Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures
  • Measure area by counting unit squares
  • Relate area to multiplication and addition
  • Solve perimeter problems involving polygons

How StudyPug Aligns to Virginia SOL Math

Every topic in StudyPug's 3rd grade math course maps directly to Virginia's Mathematics Standards of Learning. Whether your child needs help before a quiz or wants to preview what's coming next, StudyPug is organized by SOL standard so you can find exactly what you need fast.