Math Mammoth Grade 3, Canadian Version

Math Mammoth Grade 3 Canadian Version is a complete math program for third grade, available both as digital and print versions.

182 pages
162 lesson pages


163 pages
147 lesson pages

2024 edition:
Grade 3-A contents and samples
Grade 3-B contents and samples
User Guide (2024 edition)

2021 edition:
Grade 3-A contents and samples
Grade 3-B contents and samples
User Guide (2021 edition)

Scope and sequence
Worksheet generator preview
FAQ

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Prices & ordering

You can purchase Math Mammoth Grade 3 as a digital download or as printed books.

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Digital version

2024 edition

Grade 3 complete
USD $42.50 (download)

(the two worktexts, answer keys, tests, cumulative reviews, a worksheet maker, Soft-Pak)

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Part 3-A only
USD $21.25 (download)

(Everything for the first half of 3rd grade math; includes Soft-Pak)

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Part 3-B only
USD $21.25 (download)

(Everything for the second half of 3rd grade math; includes Soft-Pak)

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2021 edition

Grade 3 complete: USD $42.50
(part A and B worktexts, answer keys,
tests, mixed reviews, worksheet
maker, and Soft-Pak)

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Part 3-A only: USD $21.25
(part A worktext, part A answer key,
tests, cumulative reviews, worksheet
maker, and Soft-Pak)

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Part 3-B only: USD $21.25
(part B worktext, part B answer key,
tests, cumulative reviews, worksheet
maker, and Soft-Pak)

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Printed copies

The 2024 editions are coming soon.

2021 editions (at Lulu.com):

3-A worktext $22.85 CAD

3-B worktext $21.40 CAD

Tests & Cumulative Reviews $13.40 CAD

Answer keys $11.75 CAD

Amazon and other bookstores: search with the ISBN numbers.

3-A worktext 978-1-954358-48-5
3-B worktext 978-1-954358-49-2
Tests & cumulative reviews 978-1-954358-50-86
Answer keys 978-1-954358-51-5

To go with the printed student books, you can purchase the digital version of the supportive materials: answer keys, tests, cumulative reviews, worksheet maker and software Soft-Pak ($9.60 USD).

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Skills Review Workbook

This workbook is supplemental, and provides additional practice for the topics in the curriculum. I recommend you purchase it only once you are sure the student does need supplemental practice. It is made to match the U.S. version of the curriculum but matches the Canadian version well also; only the money-related exercises will not apply. Learn more.

At the heart of the curriculum are two student worktexts (A and B), each covering about half a year of math work. These worktexts contain all the instruction and the exercises in the same book — which makes lesson preparation a breeze. The worktexts are written directly to the student, and thus they allow many children (if they can read) to teach themselves and to learn directly from the books.

You will also get separate answer keys, chapter tests, additional cumulative reviews (I do recommend you use at least some of them), and a versatile worksheet maker (Internet access required) for those times when your child needs just a bit more practice.

This curriculum is essentially the same as the U.S. version of Math Mammoth Grade 3, only customised for the Canadian audience in these aspects:

• The currency used in the chapter on money is the Canadian dollar. (The download versions for these grades also include that chapter for US, British, European, South African, Australian and New Zealand currencies.)
• The curriculum teaches the metric measurement units. Imperial units, such as inches and pounds, are not used.
• The spelling conforms mostly to American English, taking into account a few key differences where Canadian English follows British English.
• Numbers are formatted with a space as a thousands separator, and a point as a decimal separator.
• Page (paper) size is Letter.

The US version of the curriculum is aligned to the Common Core Standards, which means this curriculum may not be properly aligned to the third grade standards in your province. However, you can probably find material for any missing topics in neighbouring grades, which means you can simply re-order the material to solve most incompatibilities between different standards.

Features

• Math Mammoth focuses on conceptual understanding. It explains the "WHY", so your children can understand the math, not just learn "HOW" to do it.
• Concepts are often explained with visual models, followed by exercises using those models. These visual models can take the place of manipulatives for many children; however, it is very easy to add corresponding manipulatives to the lessons if so desired.
• The curriculum is mastery-oriented. This means it concentrates fairly long on a topic, delving into its various aspects. This promotes conceptual understanding, as opposed to spiral curricula that often tend to jump from topic to topic too much.
• There is a strong emphasis on mental math and number sense.
• It requires very little teacher preparation, which is a big help to most parents.
• The curriculum has no separate teacher's manual nor is it scripted. The introduction to each chapter has some notes for the teacher concerning the material in the chapter. All the instruction is written directly to the student in the worktext, and there also exist accompanying videos where you can see Maria herself teach the material.
• After each chapter introduction, you will find a list of Internet links and resources (games, quizzes, animations, etc.) that can be used for fun, illustrations and further practice.
• For multiplication tables and division facts, you can use our online practice program (free). Visit the pages for Multiplication Tables Online Practice and Division Facts Online Practice

Additional features for the download version

• The wortexts use Canadian currency, but the chapter on money (chapter 5) is additionally provided in six other currencies: US, British, European, Australian, New Zealand, and South African. You will automatically get all these versions when you buy the digital version of Grade 3 Curriculum (download).
• The PDF files can be filled in on a computer, phone, or tablet, using the annotation tools found in many PDF apps. Learn more.
• BONUS! The download version also comes with BONUS Soft-Pak programs. The 6 programs in Soft-Pak (4 math, 1 language arts, 1 list maker) offer both on-screen and printable activities in a low-graphic, high content format. Read more and see screenshots.

Overview of topics

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 3, 4, and 8). They learn the multiplication tables, and learn how to use their knowledge of multiplication tables to solve basic division facts.
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 11).
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 10).
4. Students fluently add and subtract within 1-1000, 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, 2 and 7).

Additional topics we study are time (chapter 5), money (chapter 6), measuring (chapter 9), and bar graphs and pictographs (in chapter 8).

The earlier, 2021, edition includes a lesson on Roman numerals, which has been dropped from the 2024 edition. However, if you want your child or students to study the topic, you can download the lesson here: Roman Numerals and Roman Numerals Answer Key.

Please also see the table of contents 3-A and 3-B (in the sample files), which will let you see the topics covered in more detail.

Manipulatives

Here is a list of manipulatives that are needed or recommended for grade 3. Measuring tapes, scales, and measuring cups are only used in the measuring chapter.

1. An old-fashioned alarm clock or other analog clock where you can turn the minute hand and the hour hand will turn as it is supposed to (optional; for 3-A).
2. A ruler that measures in centimetres (for 3-B).
3. A measuring tape that measures in metres (for 3-B).
4. A kitchen scale that measures in grams (for 3-B).
5. A measuring cup that measures in millilitres (for 3-B).
6. Fraction manipulatives. The curriculum contains printables to make your own fraction manipulatives. The text uses visual pie models extensively, and students even learn to draw them themselves for the exercises, therefore making or buying the manipulatives is entirely optional (optional; for 3-B).

Reviews / Testimonials of the 3rd grade curriculum

...it is the perfect blend of easy and challenging for Mr. C.

It's easy to understand but the lessons still give him a real challenge.

In one lesson Mr. C was working on mental addition of 2 and 3 digit numbers and he loved challenging himself to get the answers quicker and quicker. While some curriculums might simply say "do the problem in your head", Math Mammoth broke the lesson down step by step to give Mr. C different tips and tricks to solve mental addition in easier ways.

Read the full review at This Outnumbered Mama blog.

By Kaylene