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 Contents
Foreword ................................................................................... 5

Chapter 6: Place Value with Thousands

Introduction .............................................................................. 6
Thousands ................................................................................. 8
Four-Digit Numbers and Place Value .................................... 12
Which Number Is Greater? .................................................... 16
Mental Adding and Subtracting ............................................. 18
Add 4-Digit Numbers with Regrouping ................................ 22
Subtract 4-Digit Numbers with Regrouping ......................... 24
Rounding to the Nearest Hundred ......................................... 28
Estimating ................................................................................ 31
Word Problems ........................................................................ 34
Mixed Review ........................................................................... 37
Review........................................................................................ 39

Chapter 7: Geometry
Introduction .............................................................................. 41
Shapes ....................................................................................... 46
Some Special Quadrilaterals ................................................... 50
Perimeter .................................................................................. 53
Problems with Perimeter ......................................................... 56
Getting Started with Area ....................................................... 59
More about Area ...................................................................... 61
Multiplying by Whole Tens ..................................................... 65
Area Units and Problems ........................................................ 69
Area and Perimeter Problems ................................................ 73
More Area and Perimeter Problems ...................................... 75
Solids ......................................................................................... 78
Mixed Review............................................................................ 80
Geometry Review...................................................................... 82

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 Chapter 8: Measuring
Introduction ............................................................................. 84
Measuring to the Nearest Fourth-Inch .................................. 87
Centimeters and Millimeters .................................................. 91
Line Plots and More Measuring ............................................. 95
Feet, Yards, and Miles ............................................................ 98
Meters and Kilometers ............................................................ 100
Pounds and Ounces ................................................................. 102
Grams and Kilograms ............................................................. 106
Cups, Pints, Quarts, and Gallons ........................................... 110
Milliliters and Liters ............................................................... 113
Mixed Review ........................................................................... 115
Review ....................................................................................... 117

Chapter 9: Division
Introduction ............................................................................. 119
Division as Making Groups .................................................... 122
Division and Multiplication .................................................... 126
Division and Multiplication Facts .......................................... 130
Dividing Evenly into Groups .................................................. 133
Division Word Problems ......................................................... 137
Zero in Division ....................................................................... 140
When Division Is Not Exact ................................................... 143
More Practice with the Remainder ........................................ 146
Mixed Review ........................................................................... 148
Review ....................................................................................... 150

Chapter 10: Fractions

Introduction ............................................................................. 152
Understanding Fractions ........................................................ 155
Fractions on a Number Line ................................................... 159
Mixed Numbers ....................................................................... 163
Equivalent Fractions ............................................................... 167
Comparing Fractions 1 ........................................................... 170
Comparing Fractions 2 ........................................................... 173
Mixed Review ........................................................................... 175
Fractions Review ..................................................................... 177

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 Foreword
Math Mammoth Grade 3-A and Grade 3-B worktexts comprise a complete math curriculum for third grade
mathematics studies that meets and exceeds the Common Core standards.
Third grade is a time for learning and mastering two (mostly new) operations: multiplication and division within
100. The student also deepens his understanding of addition and subtraction, and uses those in many different
contexts, such as with money, time, and geometry.
The main areas of study in Math Mammoth Grade 3 are:
1. Students develop an understanding of multiplication and division of whole numbers through problems
involving equal-sized groups, arrays, and area models. They learn the relationship between multiplication
and division, and solve many word problems involving multiplication and division (chapters 2, 3, and 9).
2. Students develop an understanding of fractions, beginning with unit fractions. They use fractions along with
visual fraction models and on a number line. They also compare fractions by using visual fraction models
and strategies based on noticing equal numerators or denominators (chapter 10).
3. Students learn the concepts of area and perimeter. They relate area to multiplication and to addition,
recognize perimeter as a linear measure (in contrast with area), and solve problems involving area and
perimeter (chapter 7).
4. Students fluently add and subtract within 1,000, both mentally and in columns (with regrouping). They learn
to add and subtract 4-digit numbers, and use addition and subtraction in problem solving (chapters 1 and 6).
Additional topics we study are time (chapter 4), money (chapter 5), measuring (chapter 8), and bar graphs and
picture graphs (in various chapters).
This book, 3-B, covers place value and 4-digit numbers (chapter 6), geometry (chapter 7), measuring (chapter 8),
division (chapter 9), and fractions (chapter 10). The rest of the topics are covered in the 3-A student worktext.
When you use these two books as your only or main mathematics curriculum, they are like a “framework,” but you
still have a lot of liberty in planning your child's studies. While multiplication and division chapters are best studied
in the order they are presented, feel free to go through the geometry, clock, measuring, and fraction sections in a
different order. For geometry chapter, the child should already know the multiplication tables.
This might even be advisable if your child is “stuck” on some concept, or is getting bored. Sometimes the brain
“mulls it over” in the background, and the concept he/she was stuck on can become clear after a break.
Math Mammoth aims to concentrate on a few major topics at a time, and study them in depth. This is totally
opposite to the continually spiraling step-by-step curricula, in which each lesson typically is about a different topic
from the previous or next lesson, and includes a lot of review problems from past topics.
This does not mean that your child would not need occasional review. However, when each major topic is
presented in its own chapter, this gives you more freedom to plan the course of study and choose the review times
yourself. In fact, I totally encourage you to plan your mathematics school year as a set of certain topics, instead of a
certain book or certain pages from a book.
For review, the download version includes an html page called Make_extra_worksheets_grade3.htm that you can
use to make additional worksheets for computation or for number charts. You can also simply reprint some already
studied pages.

I wish you success in your math teaching!

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 Chapter 6: Place Value with Thousands
Introduction
This chapter covers 4-digit numbers (numbers with thousands), and adding and subtracting them. We also
study rounding and estimating, which are very important skills for everyday life.
First, students learn place value—breaking 4-digit numbers into their parts (thousands, hundreds, tens,
and ones), and comparing. Next, they practice some mental addition and subtraction with 4-digit numbers.
The lesson stresses the similarities between adding and subtracting 4-digit numbers and adding and
subtracting smaller numbers. This helps build number sense. We also study regrouping in addition and
subtraction.

The last major topics in this chapter are rounding numbers to the nearest hundred and estimating. Students
also do some problem solving in one lesson.

The Lessons page span

Thousands .................................................................. 8 4 pages
Four-Digit Numbers and Place Value ....................... 12 4 pages
Which Number is Greater? ....................................... 16 2 pages
Mental Adding and Subtracting ................................ 18 4 pages
Add 4-Digit Numbers with Regrouping .................... 22 2 pages
Subtract 4-Digit Numbers with Regrouping ............. 24 4 pages
Rounding to the Nearest Hundred ............................ 28 3 pages
Estimating ................................................................. 31 3 pages
Word Problems ......................................................... 34 3 pages
Mixed Review ........................................................... 37 2 pages
Review ...................................................................... 39 2 pages

Helpful Resources on the Internet

Base Ten Blocks
Interactive base ten blocks for illustrating numbers up to 10,000. You can also solve problems.
http://www.hoodamath.com/mobile/games/basetenblocks.html

Cookie Dough
Practice either spelling big numbers, or writing the numbers from the words.
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/nw.cgi?A1=s&A2=10000&A3=1&A12=0
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/nw.cgi?A1=s&A2=10000&A3=1&A12=1

Number Forms – Lesson and exercises

Learn how to express numbers in standard, expanded and word form in this online number forms game.
http://www.turtlediary.com/game/number-forms-standard-expanded-or-word-form.html

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 Crossword Puzzle – Place Value
http://www.free-training-tutorial.com/word-games/crossword-puzzles-place-value-4.html

Number Detective
Decode clues given at the bottom screen to find out the numbers. The levels advance in difficulty.
http://www.turtlediary.com/game/number-detective.html

Place value puzzler

Place value or rounding game. Choose “easy” place value or “easy” rounding for this level.
http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html

Balloon Pop Math – Order Numbers

Pop the balloons in order from the smallest number to the largest. Choose the number range 1-10,000.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/placevalue/BPOrder1000.htm

Caterpillar Slider
First, set the max number as high as possible. Then, place the “number leaves” in order on the branch.
http://www.ictgames.com/caterpillar_slider.html

ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION

Place Value Splat

Click on the amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones that equal the given number. Think of regrouping!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/placevalue/PlaceValuesShapesShoot.htm

Drag and Drop Math – choose subtraction

Practice 4-digit addition or subtraction in columns in this customizable activity.
http://mrnussbaum.com/drag-and-drop-math/

Mental Addition and Subtraction Quiz

http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-1/?-j14g03-l1i-p0

Four-Digit Addition and Subtraction Quizzes

http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-1/?-jg41-l34-p0
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-1/?-jg42-l34-p0

ROUNDING AND ESTIMATING

Rounding Sharks
Click on the shark that has the number rounded correctly.
http://www.free-training-tutorial.com/rounding/sharks.html

Interactive Rounding Crossword

http://www.free-training-tutorial.com/word-games/crossword-puzzles-rounding-100.html
Maximum Capacity - Estimation
Drag as many gorillas as you can into the elevator without exceeding the weight capacity of the elevator.
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/maximumcapacity.htm

Estimation Game
Estimate the answers by clicking on the number line. Choose “Add 100s” or “Subtract 100s”.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/estimation-game.php

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 Four-Digit Numbers and Place Value
Here the numbers 2467, 1090, and 5602 are written as a sum of their different place values.
It is like writing each part of the number out in full: the thousands, the hundreds, the tens, and
the ones. Notice the zeros! When there are no hundreds, or tens, or ones, we write a zero.

thou- hund- thou- hund- thou- hund-

tens ones tens ones tens ones
sands reds sands reds sands reds

2 4 6 7 1 0 9 0 5 6 0 2

2000 + 400 + 60 + 7 1000 + 0 + 90 + 0 5000 + 600 + 0 + 2

1. Fill in the blanks, and write the numbers as a sum of the different place values.

a. 1,034 = ____ thousand ____ hundreds ____ tens ____ ones

= 1000 + 0 + 30 + 4
b. 5,670 = ____ thousand ____ hundreds ____ tens ____ ones

= 5000 + __________ + _______ + ____

c. 3,508 = ____ thousand ____ hundreds ____ tens ____ ones

= _________ + __________ + _______ + ____

d. 8,389 = ____ thousand ____ hundreds ____ tens ____ ones

= _________ + __________ + _______ + ____

e. 9,007 = ____ thousand ____ hundreds ____ tens ____ ones

= _________ + __________ + _______ + ____

f. 7,214 = ____ thousand ____ hundreds ____ tens ____ ones

= _________ + __________ + _______ + ____

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 2. Fill in the table.

a. five thousand b. Six thousand c. Six thousand

nine hundred ninety sixteen three hundred three

T H T O T H T O T H T O

d. Eight thousand e. Nine thousand f. Ten thousand

seven hundred two hundred forty-five ten
thou- T H T O
T H T O T H T O sands

1 0 0 0 0

3. These numbers are written as sums. Write them in the normal way.

a. 2000 + 90 = _______________ b. 8000 + 5 = _______________

3000 + 200 = _______________ 1000 + 80 + 7 = _______________

c. 8000 + 200 + 20 = ______________ d. 4000 + 50 = _______________

2000 + 500 + 90 + 8 = _____________ 2000 + 800 + 7 = _______________

4. What part of these numbers is missing?

a. 5000 + 80 + ____________ = 5,083 b. 7000 + __________ + 5 = 7,605

c. __________ + 3000 = 3,050 d. ___________ + 700 + 1 = 2,701

5. Write the numbers immediately after and before the given number.

a. _________ 6,049 _________ b. _________ 2,324 _________

c. _________ 1,800 _________ d. _________ 8,809 _________

e. _________ 7,385 _________ f. _________ 9,244 _________

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 6. These numbers are written as sums, but in a scrambled order! Write them as normal numbers.

a. 4000 + 900 + 7 = ____________ b. 80 + 500 + 8000 + 6 = ____________

c. 2 thousand 7 ones 4 tens d. 2 tens 6 hundred 4 thousand

e. 7 thousand 8 hundred 8 ones f. 5 thousand 6 tens

g. 3 thousand 4 ones h. 5 hundred 9 thousand

7. What part of these numbers is missing?

a. 900 + 2 + ____________ = 8,902 b. 5000 + 40 + ____________ = 5,046

c. __________ + 6000 + 40 = 6,540 d. __________ + 4000 + 300 = 4,340

8. Here is a number line from 2,390 to 2,500 with tick-marks for every 10.

Mark these numbers on the number line (approximately):

2415 2398 2441 2476 2483 2499

9. Draw a number line from 7,650 to 7,750 with tick marks at every 10.

Mark these numbers on the number line (approximately):

7659 7672 7745 7717 7688

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 10. Connect each number inside the puzzle to its whole thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones that
it contains. For example, 6,593 is connected to 6,000 and to 500 (for starters).
Add the unused numbers from the border to form the missing number inside.

11. Solve the puzzle. Think of breaking the numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones.

+ + + = 5206

+ + + +

+ + + = 3078

+ + + +

+ + + = 1925

+ + + +

+ + + = 432

= = = =
5022 3235 1408 976

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 Chapter 7: Geometry
Introduction
The seventh chapter of Math Mammoth Grade 3 deals with geometry. The emphasis is on two new
concepts: area and perimeter.
First, we study and review shapes in one lesson where the student divides shapes into new ones, and also
encounters some tilings (a.k.a. tessellations). Next, we study in more detail about some quadrilaterals,
namely squares, rectangles, and rhombi (plural of rhombus).
Then comes the focus of this chapter: perimeter and area. Students find perimeters of polygons, including
finding the perimeter when the side lengths are given, and finding an unknown side length when the
perimeter is given.
They learn about area, and how to measure it in square inches, square feet, square centimeters, square
meters, or just square units if no unit of length is specified.
Students also relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition. They learn to find the area of a
rectangle by multiplying the side lengths, and to find the area of rectilinear figures by dividing them into
rectangles and adding the areas.
We also study the distributive property “in disguise.” This means using an area model to represent
a × (b + c) as being equal to a × b plus a × c. The expression a × (b + c) is the area of a rectangle with
side lengths a and (b + c), which is equal to the areas of two rectangles, one with sides a and b, and the
other with sides a and c.
Multiplying by Whole Tens is a lesson about multiplication such as 3 × 40 or 90 × 7. It is put here so that
students can then use their multiplication skills to calculate areas of bigger rectangles.
Then we solve many area and perimeter problems. That is necessary so that students learn to distinguish
between these two concepts. They also get to see rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or
with the same area and different perimeters.
Lastly, we touch on solids, such as cubes, rectangular prisms, pyramids, cones, and cylinders, and study
their faces, edges, and vertices. You can make paper models for them from the printouts provided in the
curriculum. Alternatively, you can buy them, usually made in plastic. Search on the internet for
“geometric solids.”

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 The Lessons
page span
Shapes ........................................................... 46 4 pages
Some Special Quadrilaterals ......................... 50 3 pages
Perimeter ....................................................... 53 3 pages
Problems with Perimeter ............................... 56 3 pages
Getting Started with Area ............................. 59 2 pages
More About Area .......................................... 60 4 pages
Multiplying by Whole Tens .......................... 65 4 pages
Area Units and Problems .............................. 69 4 pages
Area and Perimeter Problems ....................... 73 2 pages
More Area and Perimeter Problems ............. 75 3 pages
Solids ............................................................ 78 2 pages
Mixed Review .............................................. 80 2 pages
Geometry Review ......................................... 82 2 pages

Helpful Resources on the Internet

Use these online resources as you see fit to supplement the main text.

SHAPES

Shapes Splat
Get points by clicking on the correct shapes.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/shapes_shoot.htm

Shapes Identification Quiz from ThatQuiz.org

An online quiz in a multiple-choice format, asking to identify common two-dimensional shapes. You can
modify the quiz parameters to your liking.
www.thatquiz.org/tq-f/math/shapes/

Quadrilateral Shapes Shoot

Practice identifying quadrilaterals. You can choose relaxed or fast mode.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/geometry/shapeshoot/QuadShapesShoot.htm

Classifying Quadrilaterals Game

Identify and choose the correct shape to help Jojo the monkey collect the bananas.
http://www.turtlediary.com/game/classifying-quadrilaterals.html

Interactive Quadrilaterals
Drag the corners to play with squares, rectangles, rhombi, and more.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/quadrilaterals-interactive.html

Polygon Playground
Drag various colorful polygons to the work area to make your own creations!
http://www.mathcats.com/explore/polygons.html

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 Shape Cutter
Draw any shape (polygon), cut it, and manipulate the cut pieces. You can have the computer mix them up,
and then try to recreate the original shape.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=72

Patch Tool
An online activity where the student designs a pattern using geometric shapes.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=27

Tangram puzzles for kids

Use the seven pieces of the Tangram to form the given puzzle. Complete the puzzle by moving and
rotating the seven shapes.
http://www.abcya.com/tangrams.htm

Tangram Game
Rearrange the seven geometrical shapes that are given to form various shapes.
http://www.turtlediary.com/game/tangrams.html

Interactivate! Tessellate
An online, interactive tool for creating your own tessellations. Choose a shape, then edit its corners or
edges. The program automatically changes the shape so that it will tessellate (tile) the plane. Then push
the tessellate button to see your creation!
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate

Online Kaleidoscope
Create your own kaleidoscope creation with this interactive tool.
http://www.zefrank.com/dtoy_vs_byokal/

AREA AND PERIMETER

Free Worksheets for Area and Perimeter

Create customizable worksheets for the area and the perimeter of rectangles. Options include using
images, generating word problems, or problems where the student writes an expression for the area using
the distributive property.
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/area_perimeter_rectangles.php

FunBrain: Shape Surveyor Geometry Game

An easy game that practices finding either the perimeter or area of rectangles.
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html

Perimeter Shapes Shoot Game

“Shoot” the shapes that have the given perimeter.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/geometry/shapeshoot/PerimeterShapesShoot.htm

Perimeter at Gordons
Work out the perimeter of the shapes. There are many options to choose from.
http://www.wldps.com/gordons/Perimeter.swf

Shape Explorer
Find the perimeter and area of odd shapes on a rectangular grid.
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeExplorer/

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 Area of Rectangle
Drag the corners of the rectangle and see how the side lengths and areas change.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=46

Build a Robot
Collect six parts to build your own robot by answering questions about perimeter.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me3us/flash/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=lessons/12/m3_12_00_x.swf

Area Shapes Shoot Game

Click on the shapes that show the given area.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/geometry/shapeshoot/AreaShapesShoot.htm

Math Playground: Party Designer

You need to design areas for the party, such as a crafts table, food table, seesaw, and so on, so they have
the given perimeters and areas.
http://www.mathplayground.com/PartyDesigner/PartyDesigner.html

Zoo Designer
You have been hired to design five enclosures for the animals at a local zoo. Use your knowledge of area
and perimeter to design the correct enclosures and to earn your ZooDesigner Points.
http://mrnussbaum.com/zoo/

Area and Perimeter Dominoes

Match the values of the domino tiles with adjacent domino tiles. Use up all the tiles as soon as you can.
http://www.turtlediary.com/game/calculating-area-and-perimeter.html

Perimeter Game from Cyram.org

An online quiz for finding the perimeter of rectangles, triangles, or compound rectangles where not all
side lengths are given.
http://www.cyram.org/Projects/perimetergame/index.html

Area and Perimeter Builder

Create your own rectangular shapes using colorful blocks and explore the relationship between perimeter
and area. You can choose to show the side lengths to understand how a perimeter works. You can also use
two work areas (grids) to compare the area and perimeter of two shapes side-by-side. Lastly, challenge
yourself in the game screen to build shapes or find the area of various figures.
http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/area-builder/latest/area-builder_en.html

Math Playground: Measuring the Area and Perimeter of Rectangles

Amy and her brother, Ben, explain how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and show you how
changing the perimeter of a rectangle affects its area. After the lesson, you will use an interactive ruler to
measure the length and width of 10 rectangles, and to calculate the perimeter and area of each.
http://www.mathplayground.com/area_perimeter.html

Everything you wanted to know about area and perimeter

Short explanations of how to find the perimeter of simple shapes and the area of rectangles, followed by
quizzes on three levels. In perimeter, level two, some side lengths are not given. In level three, you
calculate the perimeter of compound shapes. In the area of rectangles, level 1 has just rectangles, and
levels 2 and 3 have compound shapes made of rectangles.
www.bgfl.org/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html

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 XP Math: Find Perimeters of Parallelograms
This online quiz shows you parallelograms and rectangles, and you need to calculate the perimeter,
including typing in the right unit, and not using the altitude of the parallelogram.
http://www.xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=10

Area and the Distributive Property Quiz

Use area models to represent the distributive property in finding area of rectangles.
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-third-grade-math/cc-third-grade-measurement/cc-third-
grade-area-distributive-property/e/area-and-the-distributive-property

MULTIPLY BY MULTIPLES OF TEN

Math Slot Machine

Practice multiplying by multiples of 10 (such as 6 x 40) in this Vegas-style fun game.
http://www.xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=119

Multiplying by Multiples of Ten

Drag the correct answer over to its problem.
http://mrnussbaum.com/grade_3_standardsmultbytens/

Multiplication Quiz
Practice your skills of multiplying by multiples of ten in this 10-question online quiz.
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-1/?-jkg04-lc-p0

SOLIDS

Identify solids
Select the name and drop it on the correct solid.
http://www.softschools.com/math/geometry/shapes/solids/games/

Identify solids
Click to identify the partially buried 3-dimensional shapes.
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/longshape3d.html

Geometric Solids
Manipulate various geometric solids. Color the solid to investigate properties such as the number of faces,
edges, and vertices.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=70

Under the Sea

First, choose 3-D shapes. Then, click on a “magic crystal” to start an activity.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me3usa/flash/index.html?goLesson=14

2-D and 3-D Shapes

Learn about different solids and see them rotate.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/3d/index.htm

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 Area and Perimeter Problems
Sometimes it's easy to confuse perimeter and area.
z AREA has to do with covering the shape with
squares. Your answer will be in square centimeters,
square inches, square feet, square meters, or just
square units.
Area: 4 cm × 8 cm = 32 cm2.
z PERIMETER has to do with “going all the way
around.” Your answer will be in some unit of Perimeter:
length, such as centimeters, meters, inches, or feet. 4 cm + 8 cm + 4 cm + 8 cm = 24 cm

1. Find the area and perimeter of the rectangles.

a. b.

Perimeter = ______________________ Perimeter = ______________________

Area = ______________________ Area = ______________________

c. 4 in. wide, 2 in. tall d. A square with 3 cm sides

Perimeter = ______________________ Perimeter = ______________________

Area = __________________________ Area = __________________________

2. Find the area and perimeter of this shape.

Notice that one side length is not given.
You need to figure that out.

Area:

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 3. Find the area and perimeter of this shape.
Notice that one side length is not given.
You need to figure that out.

Area:

Perimeter:

4. This is a two-part lawn.

a. Find the areas of the two parts.

_____________ and __________________

b. Find the total area.

c. Find the perimeter.

5. Find the total area of this rectangle,

and also the area of each little part.
Area of each part:
Total area:

Can you draw these rectangles? Guess and check!

a. Draw a rectangle with an b. Draw a rectangle with an

area of 39 squares, and area of 56 squares, and
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 Chapter 8: Measuring
Introduction
In this chapter we delve into both customary and metric measuring units.
Note: If you have the downloadable version of this book (PDF file), you need to print the pages as 100%, not
“shrink to fit,” “print to fit,” or similar. If you print “shrink to fit”, some exercises about measuring in inches and
centimeters will not come out right, but will be “shrunk” compared to reality.
First, students learn about units of length. We start the chapter by measuring to the nearest quarter of an inch. Since
most rulers measure to the eighth or sixteenth part of an inch, it is helpful to cut out a ruler from the lesson that only
has tick marks for every fourth of an inch, and tape that onto an existing ruler.
Next, students measure using centimeters and millimeters. They also create line plots from measurement data where
the horizontal scale is marked off in quarters of an inch.
The next two lessons help students become familiar with feet, yards, miles, meters, and kilometers — the units for
measuring medium and long distances.
Then it is time to measure weight. The first lesson deals with pounds and ounces, and the next one with grams and
kilograms. It is very helpful if you can use a kitchen scale for these lessons.
Lastly, we study liquid volume, first of all with customary units (cup, pint, quart, and gallon) and then with metric
units (liter and milliliter).
Many of the lessons in this chapter also have an optional section about conversions between measuring units, such
as changing three meters into centimeters, or two feet into inches. Converting between units is beyond the Common
Core standards for third grade (it is actually included in the 4th and 5th grade standards), but I have included some
easy conversion problems here, because I feel many third graders are ready for them.
We all use various measuring units in our everyday lives, and using them is the key to remembering what they are,
how big they are, and what the conversion factors are. Naturally, people in the United States don't use the metric
system a lot, while people elsewhere don't use the customary system. The units that you don't use are likely to be
forgotten easily. So encourage the student(s) to have free play time with measuring devices such as scales,
measuring cups, measuring tapes, and rulers.

The Lessons page span

Measuring to the Nearest Fourth-Inch ............. 87 4 pages
Centimeters and Millimeters ............................ 91 4 pages
Line Plots and More Measuring ...................... 95 3 pages
Feet, Yards, and Miles...................................... 98 2 pages
Meters and Kilometers ..................................... 100 2 pages
Pounds and Ounces ......................................... 102 4 pages
Grams and Kilograms ...................................... 106 4 pages
Cups, Pints, Quarts, and Gallons .................... 110 3 pages
Milliliters and Liters ....................................... 113 2 pages
Mixed Review ................................................. 115 2 pages
Review ............................................................ 117 2 pages
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 Helpful Resources on the Internet
You can use these free online resources to supplement the “bookwork” as you see fit.

GENERAL

Measures
An online activity about metric measuring units and how to read scales, a measuring cup, and a ruler.
Note: you will need to use the British spellings “centimetres” and “millilitres” in the activity.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/measures

Conversion Quizzes - ThatQuiz.org

Create customizable quizzes about conversions between measuring units.
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-n/science/metric-system/

Reading Scales
Illustrate how to read a variety of measuring devices, such as scales, measuring cup, thermometer. You
can generate examples using different scales on different devices.
http://www.teacherled.com/resources/dials/dialsload.html

MEASURING LENGTH

The Ruler Game

Click on the given measurement on a ruler. You can choose to practice whole inches, halves, 1/4, 1/8, or
1/16 parts of an inch.
http://www.rulergame.net/

Measure It!
Practice measuring lines with either centimeters or inches. Multiple choice questions.
http://www.funbrain.com/measure

Reading a Tape Measure Worksheets

Generate printable worksheets - you can choose to which accuracy to measure: inches, or inches and feet.
http://themathworksheetsite.com/read_tape.html

Reading a Metric Ruler

This page has illustrated instructions and then a short practice exercise.
http://www.texasgateway.org/node/3970

Online Measurement Game

Drag the pointer to the position on the ruler that corresponds to the correct answer.
http://www.bigiqkids.com/MeasurementGame.shtml

Measuring - Find Lengths with a Ruler

Drag the ruler to measure the length of the given lines. Choose “Tenths” for this grade level, then enter
the length using a decimal, such as 0.3 cm.
http://www.abcya.com/measuring.htm

Metric Length Matching

Match the correct conversions.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/measurement/MeasurementMeters.htm

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Data Analysis: Line Plots

First, play a game. Then, make a line plot using the game scores.
http://www.k5learning.com/sample-lessons/grade-3-data-analysis

Solve Problems with Line Plots

Answer questions using line plots and data sets.
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/early-math/cc-early-math-measure-data-topic/cc-early-math-line-plots/e/solving-problems-with-line-plots-1

MEASURING WEIGHT/MASS

Interactive Measuring Scales

Add weights to the scales and choose to show or hide the total weight.
http://www.taw.org.uk/lic/itp/itps/measuringScales_1_8.swf

Scales Reader
Simple online practice of reading the scales. Choose “up to 500 g” or “up to 1 kg” for this level.
http://www.ictgames.com/weight.html

Mostly Postie!
Choose “grams”. Place a letter on the scale, and enter the reading, and click “check.”
http://www.ictgames.com/mostlyPostie.html

Ounce or Pound
Click and drag to show which unit you would use to weigh the object.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/ounces_pounds/

Get the Weight

Estimate the weight of the items that are placed on the balance scale. The longer you hold down the
mouse button, the bigger your estimate of its weight. Available both for customary and metric units.
http://www.mathnook.com/math/get-the-weight-standard.html
http://www.mathnook.com/math/get-the-weight-metric.html

Best Measure
Match each thing with its best estimated weight.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/measurement/BestMeasure2.htm

Measurement Game for Kids

Measure the length and weight of various parcels using the interactive scales and ruler, so you can give
them a stamp with the correct postage rate. Uses grams and centimeters.
http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/geometry/measurement.html

VOLUME/CAPACITY

Gallon Bot or Gallon Man

This is a graphical creation that allows students to better visualize the customary units of volume.
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/pz-gallon-man.html

Measure Capacity Activity

Click on the various containers to pour their contents into the measuring cup in the middle.
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 Centimeters and Millimeters
This ruler measures in centimeters.
The numbers signify whole centimeters.
All the shorter lines between those
are for millimeters.
The distance from one short line to the
next line is 1 millimeter. We write 1 mm.
Millimeters are very tiny!
Look at the ruler: there are 10 millimeters in each centimeter.

Measuring lines: First see how many whole centimeters long the line is.
Then count how many little millimeter-lines beyond that it reaches.

This line is 2 cm 3 mm long. At the same time, it is 23 mm long. Why?

Each centimeter is 10 mm, so 2 cm is 20 mm. That means 2 cm 3 mm makes 23 mm in total.

This line is 4 cm 8 mm long. At the same time, it is 48 mm long.

1. Measure the lines using the ruler, first in whole centimeters and millimeters. Then write
their lengths using millimeters only.

a. ______ cm ______ mm = ________ mm

b. ______ cm ______ mm = ________ mm

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 c. ______ cm ______ mm = ________ mm

d. ______ cm ______ mm = ________ mm

e. ______ cm ______ mm = ________ mm

f. ______ cm ______ mm = ________ mm

2. Draw lines using a ruler.

a. 7 cm 8 mm

b. 10 cm 5 mm

c. 14 mm

d. 55 mm

e. 126 mm

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 3. Measure items you can find at home, using a centimeter-millimeter ruler.
If the item is not exactly as long as the markers on the ruler, choose the nearest mark.

Item Length

4. Change between centimeters and millimeters.

a. b. c.
1 cm = _______ mm 1 cm 1 mm = 11 mm 4 cm 5 mm = _______ mm

2 cm = _______ mm 1 cm 2 mm = _______ mm 2 cm 5 mm = _______ mm

5 cm = _______ mm 1 cm 8 mm = _______ mm 7 cm 8 mm = _______ mm

8 cm = _______ mm 2 cm 3 mm = _______ mm 10 cm 4 mm = _______ mm

5. Change between millimeters and centimeters.

a. b. c.
70 mm = _______ cm 12 mm = ____ cm _____ mm 89 mm = ____ cm _____ mm

100 mm = _______ cm 45 mm = ____ cm _____ mm 102 mm = ____ cm _____ mm

6. Measure the sides

of this triangle in
millimeters.

Side AB ________ mm

Side BC ________ mm

Side CA ________ mm

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 7. Find the perimeter of the triangle in the previous exercise.

8. Draw the third side of this triangle.

Then measure its sides.
Lastly, find its perimeter in millimeters.

The first arrow is 4 cm. The second arrow is

1 cm 8 mm. How long are they together?
Add, giving your answer in millimeters.
4 cm + 1 cm 8 mm = 5 cm 8 mm = 58 mm

Add centimeters with centimeters, and millimeters with millimeters.

Remember that 10 millimeters makes 1 centimeter.
9 mm + 6 cm + 2 mm = 6 cm 11 mm = 7 cm 1 mm = 71 mm

If you have both millimeters and centimeters, change the centimeters to millimeters first:
84 mm + 3 cm + 9 mm = 84 mm + 30 mm + 9 mm = 123 mm (which is also 12 cm 3 mm)

9. Work out these “line additions.” Give your answers in millimeters.

a. 1 cm 5 mm + 5 mm b. 28 mm + 7 cm

c. 5 mm + 5 cm 8 mm d. 2 cm 4 mm + 4 cm 5 mm

e. 52 mm + 2 cm 4 mm f. 6 cm + 8 mm + 17 mm

g. 9 mm + 17 mm + 2 cm h. 139 mm + 50 cm + 2 mm

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 Chapter 9: Division
Introduction
The ninth chapter of Math Mammoth Grade 3 covers the concept of division, basic division facts that are based on
the multiplication tables, and the concept of remainder. The aim is to lay a good foundation for the concept of
division, cementing the link between multiplication and division.

The concept of division in itself is not difficult—after all, it is like backwards multiplication. From that follows that
the student needs to know the multiplication tables well as a prerequisite for this chapter. The student can start
studying the lessons in this chapter even if he still needs some practice with the multiplication tables, but if he is a
long ways from mastering them, he should not study this chapter yet.

There are basically two ways to illustrate division with concrete objects. The first way is equal sharing: we divide
or share items equally between people. For example, the problem 12 ÷ 3 would mean, “If you share 12 bananas
equally between 3 people, how many bananas does each one get?”

The second way has to do with grouping. The problem 12 ÷ 3 would be, “If you have 12 items, how many groups
of three items can you make?” These two interpretations of division are important to understand so that the student
can solve real-life and mathematical problems involving division.

We also study division by zero. From studying that lesson, students should recognize that division by zero “does
not work.” I realize that in higher forms of mathematics, division by zero may be defined (such as 1 ÷ 0 = infinity),
but for now, this is the understanding that a third grader should get.

Lastly, students study the concept of remainder, or division that is not exact. We start by letting the students find
the remainder using visual models (you could also use manipulatives). Then they learn how to find the remainder
by calculating. This concept will be studied again in fourth grade.

The Lessons
page span
Division as Making Groups ................................ 122 4 pages
Division and Multiplication ................................ 126 4 pages
Division and Multiplication Facts ...................... 130 3 pages
Dividing Evenly into Groups ............................. 133 4 pages
Division Word Problems ................................. 137 3 pages
Zero in Division ................................................. 140 3 pages
When Division Is Not Exact ............................... 143 3 pages
More Practice with the Remainder .................... 146 2 pages
Mixed Review ................................................... 148 2 pages
Review ............................................................... 150 2 pages

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 Helpful Resources on the Internet
Use these online resources as you see fit to supplement the main text.

CONCEPT OF DIVISION

Sharing
Solve word problems involving sharing. Choose “with remainders”.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=sharingv2
Airline Grouping
Practice division as making groups.
http://www.ictgames.com/airlineGrouping/airlineGrouping.html

Division by Sharing Fish

Drag and drop the fish to “share” them into the fish tanks. Fill in the empty boxes.
http://www.snappymaths.com/multdiv/earlymultdiv/interactive/sharing2/sharingframe.htm

DIVISION FACTS

Puzzle Pics Division

Drag the puzzle pieces to the correct answers and reveal the mystery picture!
http://www.mathplayground.com/puzzle_pics_division.html

Flying High Division

Fly your plane safely through the storm clouds by answering questions correctly.
http://www.multiplication.com/games/play/flying-high-division

Math Mahjong - Division

Try to match all the tiles.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/mahjong/mahjongMath_division_easy.htm

Bike Racing Math Division

Win the race by clicking on the correct answer to speed up the motorcycle.
http://www.mathnook.com/math/bike-racing-math-division.html

Operation Snowman
Choose which operation you would use to solve the word problems.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/operation_snowman/

Division Flashing Numbers

Divide each number by the given number and click on the flashing sign beneath when it is showing the
right answer.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?b=maths/division

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 Math Magician games
Flashcard problems in all four operations. Answer 20 questions in one minute.
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsdiv.html

Cross the Swamp

Help Little Ron move from log to log across the swamp and practice multiplication/division or
addition/subtraction.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/maths/crosstheswamp.shtml

Tux Math
A free software for practicing math facts with many options. Includes all operations. You need to shoot
falling comets that can damage penguins' igloos.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/tuxmath

MISCELLANEOUS

Dividing by Zero at Maths is Fun

This page gives illustrations of why division by zero is undefined.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/dividing-by-zero.html

Division Facts with Remainders

Type the answers into the boxes and click “check”.
http://www.mathplayground.com/division02.html

Rags to Riches Word Problems

Solve math problems about Water Park and you will win tickets to the park!
https://www.quia.com/rr/10249.html

Word Problems With Katie

Practice multiplication and division with these simple word problems.
http://www.mathplayground.com/WordProblemsWithKatie2.html

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 Division as Making Groups
There are 12 daisies. Make groups of 3.

How many groups? Four groups.

How many 3's are there in 12? Four.

1. Divide into groups.

a. There are 15 carrots. b. There are ______ berries. c. There are ______ apples.
Make groups of 5. Make groups of 4. Make groups of 3.

How many groups? _____ How many groups? _____ How many groups? _____
How many 5's are How many 4's are How many 3's are
there in 15 ? _____ there in _____? ______ there in _____? ______

d. There are ______ fish. e. There are ______ daisies. f. There are ______ camels.
Make groups of 2. Make groups of 6. Make groups of 4.

How many groups? _____

How many groups? _____ How many groups? _____
How many 2's are
there in _____? ______ How many 6's are How many 4's are
there in _____? ______ there in _____? ______

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 DIVIDE... 12 dogs into groups of four. DIVIDE... 15 elephants into groups of three.
How many groups? Three How many groups? _______
How many 4's in 12? ______ How many 3's in 15? _______
12 ÷ 4 = 3 15 ÷ 3 = 5
“Twelve divided by four is three.” “Fifteen divided by three is five.”

18 ÷ 6 = ? Think: If you DIVIDE 18 into groups of six, how many groups are there? How
many groups of six are there in 18? How many sixes are there in 18?

Since 6 + 6 + 6 = 18, there are THREE sixes in 18. So, 18 ÷ 6 = 3

2. Write a division sentence to fit the pictures in exercise 1.

a. ______ ÷ ____ = _____ b. ______ ÷ ____ = _____ c. ______ ÷ ____ = _____

d. ______ ÷ ____ = _____ e. ______ ÷ ____ = _____ f. ______ ÷ ____ = _____

3. Make a division sentence.

a. Divide 10 rams b. Divide _____ camels c. Divide _____ apples

into groups of two. into groups of four. into groups of six.
How many groups? How many groups? How many groups?

______ ÷ _____ = ______ ______ ÷ _____ = ______ ______ ÷ _____ = ______

d. Divide _____ books e. Divide _____ scissors f. Divide _____ crosses

into groups of three. into groups of five. into groups of three.
How many groups? How many groups? How many groups?

______ ÷ _____ = ______ ______ ÷ _____ = ______ ______ ÷ _____ = ______

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 4. Draw sticks. Divide them into groups to fit the division sentence.

a. 18 ÷ 3 = ______ b. 24 ÷ 2 = ______

c. 21 ÷ 3 = ______ d. 25 ÷ 5 = ______

e. 15 ÷ 5 = ______ f. 24 ÷ 8 = ______

5. Make groups by circling dots and write a division sentence.

a. Make groups of 4 b. Make groups of 2 c. Make groups of 6 d. Make groups of 3

_____ ÷ 4 = ____ _____ ÷ 2 = ____ _____ ÷ 6 = ____ _____ ÷ 3 = ____

e. Make groups of 5 f. Make groups of 7 g. Make groups of 6 h. Make groups of 10

_____ ÷ 5 = ____ _____ ÷ 7 = ____ _____ ÷ 6 = ____ _____ ÷ 10 = ____

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 6. Solve the word problems. Write a division or a multiplication for each problem.
The box is for the × or ÷ symbol.

a. The class has 20 students. You can b. Ken placed 30 marbles in rows of 5.
fit five students into a van. How many How many rows did he get?
vans are needed?

_______ _______ = _______ _______ _______ = _______

c. Erica packed hairpins in bags. She put 20 d. Kelly packaged 28 T-shirts in bags.
pins in each bag and filled four bags. She put four shirts in each bag.
How many pins were there? How many bags did she use?

_______ _______ = _______ _______ _______ = _______

e. Brian has 16 poster boards. He needs four f. Marlene studied three hours each day
of them to make a big poster board. for seven days. How many hours did
How many big ones can he make? she spend studying in total?

_______ _______ = _______ _______ _______ = _______

7. Solve. You can draw to help. Can you find a pattern?

a. b. c.

4 ÷ 2 = _____ 20 ÷ 10 = _____ 10 ÷ 5 = _____

6 ÷ 2 = _____ 30 ÷ 10 = _____ 15 ÷ 5 = _____

8 ÷ 2 = _____ 40 ÷ 10 = _____ 20 ÷ 5 = _____

10 ÷ 2 = _____ 50 ÷ 10 = _____ 25 ÷ 5 = _____

12 ÷ 2 = _____ ______ ÷ 10 = _____ ______ ÷ 5 = _____

14 ÷ 2 = _____ ______ ÷ 10 = _____ ______ ÷ 5 = _____

16 ÷ 2 = _____ ______ ÷ 10 = _____ ______ ÷ 5 = _____

_____ ÷ 2 = _____ ______ ÷ 10 = _____ ______ ÷ 5 = _____

_____ ÷ 2 = _____ ______ ÷ 10 = _____ ______ ÷ 5 = _____

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 Chapter 10: Fractions
Introduction
The last chapter of Math Mammoth Grade 3 deals with a few elementary fraction concepts: the concepts
of a fraction and of a mixed number, fractions on a number line, equivalent fractions, and comparing
fractions.

First, the student learns to identify fractions in visual models, and to draw “pie models” for some common
fractions. You can also use manipulatives or the fraction cutouts provided. In the download version, they
are found in their separate folder, and in the printed version, they are appended to the answer key.

Next, students represent fractions on a number line diagram by partitioning the interval from 0 to 1 into
equal parts. They also study fractions on number lines that go up to 3 and learn to write whole numbers as
fractions.

The lesson about mixed numbers relies on visual models and number lines. I strongly feel that students
first need to understand fraction operations and concepts with the help of visual models or manipulatives,
and not introducing the various rules for calculations too soon. Students match fractions and mixed
numbers, and even convert mixed numbers back into fractions using visual models. The actual rule for the
conversion is not introduced on this level.

Next, we study equivalent fractions. Students recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions using
visual models and number lines.

Lastly, students compare fractions in special cases, such as when they have the same numerator or the
same denominator, or when the comparison can be made from visual models. They also learn that
comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole.

The Lessons
page span
Understanding Fractions ..................................................................... 155 4 pages
Fractions on a Number Line ............................................................... 159 4 pages
Mixed Numbers .................................................................................. 163 4 pages
Equivalent Fractions ........................................................................... 167 3 pages
Comparing Fractions 1 ....................................................................... 170 3 pages
Comparing Fractions 2 ....................................................................... 173 2 pages
Mixed Review .................................................................................... 175 2 pages
Fractions Review ................................................................................ 177 3 pages

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 Helpful Resources on the Internet
Use these online resources as you see fit to supplement the main text.

Matching Fractions Level 1

Match each fraction to its visual model.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_fractions1.htm

Fractions Splat
Four levels: (1) Identify equal or unequal parts; (2) Identify shapes that are divided into halves, thirds, and
fourths; (3) and (4) Find the visual model that matches the given fraction.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/fractions_shoot.htm

Concentration from Illuminations

A matching game you can play by yourself or against a friend, matching fractions to equivalent visual
representations. (The game also allows you to play a matching game with whole numbers, shapes, or
multiplication facts.) Available also for your phone or tablet.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=3563

Fraction Frenzy 4
Choose the pizza picture that matches the fraction shown using the four arrow keys.
http://www.mathwarehouse.com/games/our-games/fraction-games/fraction-frenzy-4/

Fractions Matcher
Match each fraction or mixed number with the corresponding picture.
http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/fraction-matcher/latest/fraction-matcher_en.html

Fraction Fling
Identify the fractions or mixed numbers that are illustrated by the models by “shooting” them with a
slingshot.
http://www.abcya.com/fraction_fling.htm

Puzzle Pics — Number Line Fractions

Drag the puzzle piece to the number line that illustrates the given fraction, and reveal the mystery picture!
http://www.mathplayground.com/puzzle_pics_fractions.html

Animal Rescue: Fractions Number Line Game

Move the arrow to the correct place on the number line and rescue the animals!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/AnimalRescueFractionsNumberLineGame.htm

Conceptua Fractions: Identify Fractions

A visual tool that shows fractions or mixed numbers using a pie, a bar, dots, and a number line.
https://www.conceptuamath.com/app/tool/identifying-fractions

Clara Fraction's Ice Cream Shop

Convert improper fractions into mixed numbers and scoop the right amount of ice cream flavors onto the
cone.
http://mrnussbaum.com/clarafraction/

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 EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS

Equivalent Fractions
Construct two other, equivalent fractions to the given fraction using a circle or a square. Use the sliders to
divide your shape into a certain amount of parts, then click on the parts to color some of them. Click the
check mark to check if you got the equivalent fractions right.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=3510

Conceptua Math: Equivalent Fractions

In this tool, you can use pie, rectangular, or number line model. Divide each shape into parts using the
sliders. Then click on parts to color or uncolor them.
https://www.conceptuamath.com/app/tool/equivalent-fractions

Equivalent Fractions Shoot

Click the fraction picture that is equivalent to the given fraction. Choose “Level 1” for this grade level.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/equivalent_fractions_shoot.htm

Fraction Booster
Fraction Booster contains five different activities: (1) Type in the number of children and the computer
cuts a pizza into that many pieces. (2) Drag fractional pieces to a fraction mat. (3) Type the number of
shaded pieces, the total number of pieces, and the actual fraction (using a slash). (4) Drag and drop
fractions onto a fraction number line. (5) Practice equivalent fractions using a pizza as a visual model.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/index.htm

COMPARING

Balloon Pop Fractions

Pop the balloons in order from the smallest to the largest fraction.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/Balloons_fractions3.htm

Ordering Fractions
Drag the fractions into the right order, from lowest to highest.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?b=maths/fractions

Ordering Mixed and Equivalent Fractions

Put the fractions in order, from least to greatest.
http://www.dositey.com/2008/MixedEqFractions/Game3/mixedeqfractions3.htm

Conceptua Math: Order Fractions on a Number Line

First create fractions using the button on the top right, then lock them. Use the “dot” button to see them
placed on the number line. Then you can use the buttons on the left to see the fractions represented in
different ways. Lastly, drag the fractions under the number line dots, and press the check mark.
https://www.conceptuamath.com/app/tool/place-fractions-on-a-number-line

GENERAL

Fractioncity
Children learn about comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, and addition of fractions while they drive
toy cars on the “fraction streets”. This is not an online activity but a craft-type activity.
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/math/fractioncity.html

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 Equivalent Fractions
If you eat half of a pizza or 2/4 of a pizza you
have eaten the same amount. The two fractions =
are equivalent.
1 2 1 2
We can write an equal sign between them: = . =
2 4 2 4

3
The dot for is in the same place on the number
5
6
line as the dot for . Again, the two fractions are
10
3 6
equivalent. We can write = .
5 10

1. Write the equivalent fractions.

= = = =

a. = b. = c. = d. =

e. = f. =

2. Write the equivalent fractions.

a. = b. =

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 3. Shade the parts for the first fraction. Shade the same amount in the second picture.
Write the second fraction.

= = = =

1 1 6 2
a. = b. = c. = d. =
4 2 8 3

1 8
e. = f. =
3 12

4. Mark the equivalent fractions on the number lines.

3 6 3 1
a. = b. =
4 8 9 3

3 2
c. = d. =
6 6

5. Mark the equivalent fractions on the number lines. This time, you need to first divide each
number line into equal parts.

2 1 2 4
a. = b. =
4 2 3 6

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 6. Color and write many fractions that are equivalent to the first fraction.

1 1
a. b.
3 4

7. Four children have a chocolate bar to share. Cassy says,

“Let’s divide it into four equal pieces, and everybody gets
one piece.” Hannah says, “No, let’s divide it into twelve
equal pieces and everybody gets three pieces.”

Whose idea lets everybody get a fair share?

8. Draw a picture to show that 1/2 = 4/8.

9. a. Half of the pie is left. Show in the picture how three persons can share it equally.

b. What two equivalent fractions can you write from your “cutting”?

10. Are 5/5 and 4/4 equivalent fractions?

Why or why not?

Which is longer, a line that is 3 1/2 inches long or

a line that is 3 1/4 inches long?
How much longer is it?

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