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Grade 3 learning online: math, reading, writing and more

Grade 3 is a big step: multiplication and division, fractions, and moving from learning to read to reading to learn.

Grade 3 Math

25 lessons: Add three-digit numbers, Subtract three-digit numbers, Rounding, Order numbers to 1000, Multiplication facts and more.

Grade 3 Reading

8 lessons: Prefixes dis-, mis-, pre- and re-, Suffixes, Kinds of texts, Text features, Main idea and details and more.

Grade 3 Language

8 lessons: ABC order to the second letter, Pronouns, Subject-verb agreement, Irregular past tense, Irregular plurals and more.

Grade 3 Writing

6 lessons: Fix fragments, Join two sentences, Topic sentences, Use your senses, Writing dialogue and more.

Grade 3 Listening

5 lessons: Listen for places, Biggest number, Tricky spelling words, Remember the story, Groups by ear.

What children learn in Grade 3

Math

  • Know multiplication and division facts within 100
  • Understand fractions as parts of a whole and on a number line
  • Solve two-step word problems
  • Find area and perimeter of rectangles
  • Round to the nearest 10 or 100 and tell elapsed time

Reading

  • Read chapter books and nonfiction articles
  • Describe characters' traits and feelings using evidence
  • Use text features like headings and captions
  • Explain the lesson or moral of a story

Language and writing

  • Use irregular past-tense verbs and plurals correctly
  • Use pronouns and make subjects and verbs agree
  • Write paragraphs with a topic sentence and details
  • Use commas in lists and dates

How parents can help at home

Every grade also includes safety lessons and 30 learning games.

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