NC.3: Grade 3

Grade 3

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Third grade introduces multiplication and division as the core of operations and algebraic thinking, supported by properties and patterns. Fractions appear for the first time as numbers on the number line, alongside continued work with place value in base ten. Measurement, data analysis, and geometry round out the year with area, perimeter, and reasoning about shapes.

NC.3.GGeometryNC.3.MDMeasurement and DataNC.3.NBTNumber and Operations in Base TenNC.3.NFNumber and Operations – FractionsNC.3.OAOperations and Algebraic Thinking
Example Problems
The frequency table shows how many cups of coffee employees drank at work:

Cups of CoffeeNumber of Employees
02
16
24
32
41


Which number of cups was least common?
Bernice is planning to build new storage sheds.
Each shed requires 12 wooden beams, and each shed can hold 200 boxes.
She receives a shipment of 2 wooden beams each day.
Shipments can continue for 60 days before they become too expensive.
Bernice wants enough sheds to store at least
1,000 boxes in total.
How many sheds can Bernice build with the maximum number of beams delivered?
The frequency table shows the number of hours students practiced piano:

Practice HoursNumber of Students
04
13
25
32
41


How many students practiced at least 2 hours?
Estimate by rounding to the nearest tens:
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