Trail · ages 7–9
Free 3rd grade math games
Usually ages 8–9 · Topics follow the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Third grade is the multiplication year. The Common Core's main goals are multiplying and dividing within 100, knowing all products of two one-digit numbers from memory by the end of the year, understanding fractions as numbers, and finding area.
Number Quest's Trail practices the 2 to 12 times tables with a hint for each one, plus missing numbers, clock reading and time problems. When tables are secure, the Climbers trail adds division, fractions and area.
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What children learn in 3rd grade
- All products of two one-digit numbers from memory, and the matching division facts
- Two-step word problems with all four operations
- Rounding to the nearest 10 or 100
- Adding and subtracting within 1,000 fluently
- Fractions as numbers on a number line, and simple equivalent fractions
- Telling time to the nearest minute, and elapsed time
- Area, and perimeter of rectangles
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. Times tables7 groups of 8. How many altogether?64564815
Answer: 56. 7 × 8 = 56.
2. Times tables8 groups of 5. How many altogether?45401335
Answer: 40. 8 × 5 = 40.
3. Times tablesWhat is 12 × 4?60483616
Answer: 48. 12 × 4 = 48.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Learn tables in families: 2, 5 and 10 first, then 3 and 4, then 6 to 9.
- Turn each multiplication fact into a division fact.
- Use Practice on one table until it is mostly right, then mix tables in Sprint.
- Ask how long until dinner, the bus or bedtime.
Why Number Quest
Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Five trails from age 5 to 16+, five ways to play, a daily goal that builds a streak, shells to earn for hats, backgrounds and 36 pets for your buddy, and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Missing a day never takes anything away. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.
Questions from parents, answered
An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.