Learning math in Grade 3: tips and printable worksheets
Grade 3 math exercises to download as PDFs: mental math, column multiplication, multi-step word problems, geometry... Step-by-step worksheets, plus our advice to support your child throughout the year.
Our Grade 3 math worksheets to download and print
All our Grade 3 math worksheets are free, in PDF format, and organized by topic to follow the progression of the year. Choose a theme below, print the worksheet you need, and let your child practice at their own pace, alone or with help.
Multi-Digit Addition
Estimating and Rounding
Multi-Digit Subtraction
Understanding Fractions
Recognizing Shapes
Circles
Polygons: Vertices, Angles and Sides
Introducing Quadrilaterals
Angles
Points and Line Segments
Symmetrical Lines
Guess the Pattern
Guess the Pattern: Letters
Guess the Pattern: Numbers
Guess the Pattern: Shapes and Colors
Guess the Pattern: Dominoes
Choose the Question
Choose the Operation
Word Problems: Adding and Subtracting
Word Problems: Multiplying and Dividing
Methods for Solving Problems
Converting Metric Units of Length
Measuring Line Segments (metric system)
Measuring Objects (Metric System)
Mental Math: Addition
Mental Math: Subtraction
Mental Math: Multiplications
Multiplication Tables
Multi-Digit Multiplication
Understanding Multiplication
Understanding Division
Roman Numerals
Ones, Tens and Hundreds
Double, Half, Triple...
Plotting Coordinates on a Graph
Number Lines: Integers
Bar Chart
Read a Table
Complete the Table
Pie Charts
Understanding Tables
Converting Metric Mass
Converting Metric Volume (L)
Understanding Volume and Capacity
Measuring Metric Mass
Weighing an Object
Understanding Volume: Cubic Units
Discover the Metric System
Math in Grade 3
In Grade 3, children consolidate their skills and tackle more complex ideas: understanding the place value of larger numbers, mastering column multiplication, solving multi-step word problems, and strengthening their mental math strategies.
Mastering these skills matters a great deal for what comes next: Grade 3 cements the calculation habits and clear reasoning that later years build on. myBlee helps the child understand in depth the techniques they learn, rather than just applying them mechanically. (To understand why it helps for a child to grasp the algorithms they use, read our article Why there isn't just one way to do math.)
Our exercises follow the official Grade 3 curriculum and advance in small steps, so that each concept is understood before moving on to the next.
A math app on iPad for Grade 3
myBlee Math supports Grade 3 students in their progress, right on their iPad. Each exercise is guided by a voice-over and corrected in real time: the child understands their mistake and hears the explanation of the correct solution on the exact example that tripped them up. They can keep progressing without getting discouraged!
The app turns learning math into a game, with rewards that keep motivation up all year long. These reward systems aren't designed for mere entertainment but to genuinely reinforce learning, see Why reward systems really work.
Available on the App Store, the myBlee Math app covers the entire Grade 3 curriculum and works just as well at home as in the classroom.
Proven methods to build confidence in math
You may be wondering whether an app can really help your child understand math. myBlee Math doesn't reinvent anything: it draws on methods recognized by teachers around the world, made more playful and easily accessible at home.
The Singapore method teaches children to manipulate and then diagram before calculating: they see what numbers represent before writing them. And on the app, there's no need to buy or store manipulatives, everything is gathered on the iPad. Learn more about the Singapore method.
The Montessori approach lets children touch, move, and experiment to understand on their own and gain independence. Smart use of the touchscreen lets the child have this experience just as effectively, with no materials needed. Discover the Montessori method.
What these approaches have in common: the child learns to diagram and understand the principles of mathematics, rather than applying memorized recipes. Each concept is broken into small steps, taken one after another, a progression that builds confidence and makes them want to keep going. See why breaking math into micro-steps changes everything.
Resources for Grade 3 teachers
Our worksheets and app are also designed for Grade 3 teachers. Printable worksheets fit easily into a lesson: to introduce a concept, differentiate levels, or offer a moment of independent practice.
All the major Grade 3 skills are covered: mental math, column multiplication, problem solving, measurement, geometry, spatial awareness, telling time…
Used as a whole class, in small groups, or independently, the myBlee Math app adapts to each student's pace, including in bilingual and international schools: it covers the English and American programs as well as the French, Swiss, Spanish, and IB PYP.
Helping your child with math at home
At home, just a few minutes of exercises are enough to reinforce what's been learned, with no pressure. Multiplication games, quizzes, videos, fill-in worksheets: children practice while having fun and build confidence.
Supporting your child on a screen sometimes raises questions, which we completely understand! If you'd like to know more about our approach, read: Our tips for healthy digital parenting.
Frequently asked questions about math in Grade 3
How old are children in Grade 3?
Grade 3 children are typically 8 to 9 years old. The year serves to consolidates earlier learning and prepares students for the upper years of primary school.
What are the math expectations by the end of Grade 3?
By the end of Grade 3, children should understand the place value of larger numbers, set up a multiplication and know their times tables, solve multi-step word problems, use common units of measurement, and recognize the main geometric shapes.
How can I help my child review math in Grade 3?
Favor short, regular sessions, and practice times tables a little every day. Alternate printable worksheets and app activities to vary the formats, and start from the concrete before moving to written calculation.
Are the Grade 3 math worksheets free?
Yes, all our Grade 3 math worksheets are free and downloadable as PDFs, ready to print.