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Mathematics · Grade 3

Time, Mass, Volume and Measurement Data

Learners tell time to the minute and find elapsed time on a number line, estimate and solve problems with grams, kilograms and liters, read scaled picture graphs and bar graphs where one symbol stands for several, and show lengths measured to the nearest half or quarter inch on a line plot.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 90 minutes
  • Measurement and data check: 8 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, match pairs, type a number and place on a number line
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What learners will discover

  • Tell time to the nearest minute and solve elapsed-time problems in minutes using a number line.
  • Estimate masses in grams and kilograms and liquid volumes in liters, and solve one-step problems with them.
  • Read scaled picture graphs and bar graphs and solve one- and two-step 'how many more or fewer' problems from them.
  • Show lengths measured to the nearest half or quarter inch on a line plot and answer questions about the data.

Lessons

  1. Time to the minute and elapsed time 5 steps3 practiceabout 24 min
  2. Mass and liquid volume 6 steps4 practiceabout 22 min
  3. Scaled graphs 6 steps4 practiceabout 22 min
  4. Line plots with halves and fourths 6 steps3 practiceabout 22 min
  5. Measurement and data check 8 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Number-Line HopHelp the frog hop to the right number — from counting to negative fractions.
  • Paint by AnswersSolve each space, dip your brush and watch a picture come to life.
  • Place-Value WorkshopBuild numbers with rods and cubes — and trade ten ones for a ten.

More 3rd grade math

Guide for grown-ups