MAP 3rd Grade Math

A comprehensive math course designed for third grade students to build foundational skills in numbers, operations, geometry, and data analysis.

Study Strategies

Solving Word Problems Step-by-Step

Tackle Tricky Word Problems

Word problems tell stories using math. Solving them is easier if you follow steps:

  1. Read the problem carefully
  2. Highlight important information
  3. Decide what math operation to use (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  4. Solve the problem
  5. Check your answer

Breaking down word problems into steps helps you understand and solve them correctly!

Examples

  • Read a question about apples, find the numbers, and decide to add or subtract.

  • If a story says you share cookies among friends, think about division.