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    • Length Skills

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    • Measure Length in Centimeters
      Measure Lengths Using The Ruler
      Measure Length in Centimeters

      Take a deep dive into the world of math by learning to measure length in centimeters.

      2 3 2.MD.1
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    • Measure Length in Inches
      Measure Lengths Using The Ruler
      Measure Length in Inches

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to measure length in inches.

      2 3 2.MD.1
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    • Measure and Compare Lengths
      Comparing Lengths
      Measure and Compare Lengths

      Dive deep into the world of math by measuring and comparing lengths.

      2 3 2.MD.1
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    • Estimate Length in Meters or Centimeters
      Estimate Lengths
      Estimate Length in Meters or Centimeters

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to estimate length in meters or centimeters.

      2 3 2.MD.3
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    Weight Skills

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    • Select the Correct Customary Unit of Weight
      Weight
      Select the Correct Customary Unit of Weight

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by learning to select the correct customary unit of weight.

      2 3 3.MD.2
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    • Guess the Unit of Weight
      Weight
      Guess the Unit of Weight

      Take a deep dive into the world of math by guessing the correct unit of weight.

      2 3 3.MD.2
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    • Estimate Weights in Metric Unit
      Weight
      Estimate Weights in Metric Unit

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to estimate weight in metric units.

      3 4 3.MD.2
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    • Select the Correct Unit of Weight
      Weight
      Select the Correct Unit of Weight

      Take the pressure off by simplifying measurement by selecting the correct unit of weight.

      2 3 3.MD.2
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    Capacity Skills

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    • Estimate Capacities in Metric Unit
      Capacity
      Estimate Capacities in Metric Unit

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to estimate capacities in metric units.

      3 4 3.MD.2
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    • Select the Correct Unit
      Capacity
      Select the Correct Unit

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to select the correct unit.

      2 3 3.MD.2
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    • Choose the Correct Unit of Capacity
      Capacity
      Choose the Correct Unit of Capacity

      Learn to choose the correct unit of capacity with this game.

      2 3 3.MD.2
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    • Guess the Correct Unit of Capacity
      Capacity
      Guess the Correct Unit of Capacity

      Have your own math-themed party by learning to identify the correct unit of capacity.

      2 3 3.MD.2
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    Perimeter Skills

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    • Understanding Perimeter
      Perimeter
      Understanding Perimeter

      Take a deep dive into the world of math by understanding perimeter.

      2 3 3.MD.8
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    • Learn to Find the Perimeter
      Perimeter
      Learn to Find the Perimeter

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning to find the perimeter.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Find Perimeter using side lengths
      Perimeter
      Find Perimeter using side lengths

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to find the perimeter using side lengths.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Introduction to Perimeter
      Perimeter
      Introduction to Perimeter

      Introduce your child to the world of perimeter with this game.

      2 3 3.MD.8
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    Area Skills

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    • Add to Find the Area
      Area Of Composite Figures
      Add to Find the Area

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to add to find the area.

      3 4 3.MD.7.a
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    • Identify the Area of Composite Shapes
      Area Of Composite Figures
      Identify the Area of Composite Shapes

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by learning to identify the area of composite shapes.

      3 4 3.MD.7.a
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    • Understand Area as Additive
      Area Of Composite Figures
      Understand Area as Additive

      Have your own math-themed party by understanding areas as additives.

      3 4 3.MD.7.a
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    All Measurement Skills

    • Find Area in Square Units
      Area
      Find Area in Square Units

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to find area in square units.

      3 3.MD.6
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    • Build the Area
      Area
      Build the Area

      Kids must build the area to practice area and perimeter.

      3 3.MD.6
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    • Measure Lengths in Centimeters
      Length
      Measure Lengths in Centimeters

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to measure lengths in centimeters.

      2 3 3.MD.4
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    • Identify the Area with Unit Squares
      Area
      Identify the Area with Unit Squares

      Identify the area with unit squares to play this game.

      3 4 3.MD.6
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    • Measure Lengths on a Ruler by Subtracting
      Length
      Measure Lengths on a Ruler by Subtracting

      Help your child take flight by learning how to measure lengths on a ruler by subtracting.

      2 3 3.MD.4
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    • Find the Area with Unit Squares
      Area
      Find the Area with Unit Squares

      Take a look at how to find the area with unit squares in this game.

      3 4 3.MD.6
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    • Measure Lengths in Inches
      Length
      Measure Lengths in Inches

      Let your child see the world through math-colored shades by measuring lengths in inches!

      2 3 3.MD.4
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    • Estimate Weights
      Weight
      Estimate Weights

      Practice the superpower of measurements by learning how to estimate weights.

      3 4 3.MD.2
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    • Select the Correct Customary Unit of Capacity
      Capacity
      Select the Correct Customary Unit of Capacity

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to select the correct customary unit of capacity.

      2 3 3.MD.2
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    • Perimeter of Shapes using Unit Squares
      Perimeter
      Perimeter of Shapes using Unit Squares

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to find the perimeter of shapes using unit squares.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Determine the Area of Rectilinear Shapes
      Area
      Determine the Area of Rectilinear Shapes

      Learn to determine the area of rectilinear shapes.

      3 4 3.MD.6
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    • Measure Lengths in Half-Inches
      Length
      Measure Lengths in Half-Inches

      Take the first step towards building your math castle by measuring lengths in half-inches.

      3 4 3.MD.4
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    • Estimate Capacities
      Capacity
      Estimate Capacities

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them to estimate capacities.

      3 4 3.MD.2
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    • Identify the Perimeter with Unit Squares
      Perimeter
      Identify the Perimeter with Unit Squares

      Apply your math skills to identify the perimeter with unit squares.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Area with Unit Squares and Side Lengths
      Area
      Area with Unit Squares and Side Lengths

      Ask your little one to find the area with unit squares and side lengths to play this game.

      3 4 3.MD.7
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    • Measure Lengths in Inches by Subtracting
      Length
      Measure Lengths in Inches by Subtracting

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to measure lengths in inches by subtracting.

      2 3 3.MD.4
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    • Compare- Gallons, Pints, Quarts and Cups
      Capacity
      Compare- Gallons, Pints, Quarts and Cups

      Kids must compare gallons, pints, quarts and cups to practice measurements.

      3 4 4.MD.1
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    • Find Perimeter of Regular Shapes
      Perimeter
      Find Perimeter of Regular Shapes

      Kids must find the perimeter of regular shapes to play this game.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Understanding Area
      Area
      Understanding Area

      Dive deep into the world of math by understanding area.

      3 4 3.MD.7
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    • Measure Lengths in Half-inches by Subtracting
      Length
      Measure Lengths in Half-inches by Subtracting

      Use your math skills to measure lengths in half-inches by subtracting.

      3 4 3.MD.4
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    • Find the Perimeter of Regular Shapes
      Perimeter
      Find the Perimeter of Regular Shapes

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them find the perimeter of regular shapes.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Multiply to Find the Area
      Area
      Multiply to Find the Area

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by learning how to multiply to find the area.

      3 4 3.MD.7
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    • Find Perimeter of Irregular Shapes
      Perimeter
      Find Perimeter of Irregular Shapes

      Kids must find the perimeter of irregular shapes to play this game.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Multiply Side Lengths to Find the Area
      Area
      Multiply Side Lengths to Find the Area

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to multiply side lengths to find the area.

      3 4 3.MD.7
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    • Estimate Length in Inches or Feet
      Length
      Estimate Length in Inches or Feet

      Learn to solve problems by estimating the length in inches or feet.

      2 3 2.MD.3
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    • Find the Perimeter of Irregular Shapes
      Perimeter
      Find the Perimeter of Irregular Shapes

      Kids must find the perimeter of irregular shapes.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Find the Area by Multiplying the Side Lengths
      Area
      Find the Area by Multiplying the Side Lengths

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by learning to find the area by multiplying side lengths.

      3 4 3.MD.7
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    • Find Missing Side of Regular Shape
      Perimeter
      Find Missing Side of Regular Shape

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to find the missing side of a regular shape.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Find the Area of the Composite Figure
      Area
      Find the Area of the Composite Figure

      Learn to solve math problems by finding the area of the composite figures.

      3 4 3.MD.7.a
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    • Measure and Compare Lengths of Objects
      Length
      Measure and Compare Lengths of Objects

      Learn to solve math problems by measuring and comparing lengths of objects.

      2 3 2.MD.1
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    • Find Missing Side of Irregular Shape
      Perimeter
      Find Missing Side of Irregular Shape

      Learn to solve problems by finding the missing side of an irregular shape.

      3 4 3.MD.8
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    • Area of Composite Figure
      Area
      Area of Composite Figure

      Shine bright in the math world by learning about the areas of composite figures.

      3 4 3.MD.7.a
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    Grade-3 measurement games for SplashLearn unleash the kid’s computation skills and visual observation of geometrical shapes. Previous grades develop a clear understanding of length measurement and units. Now, the measurement of other physical quantities like weight and capacity is introduced. With customary and metric units, kids learn to weigh the solids and liquids. Also, reading and recording time helps the kids to easily tell the time and solve the time-based problems.

    What is “measurement”?

    Definition of measurement at this level is classified as per the quantity. “Measurement” in the practical aspect refers to the defined magnitude of a quantity or figure in globally accepted standard units. It evaluates the size (distance, height or length) and weight/mass and volume/capacity for analysis.

    Other measurable quantities are time, area and perimeter. Each quantity has different instruments to measure in standard units.

    Types of measurement

    Learning & outcome

    The comprehensive knowledge of measurement is an absolute math essential. With the cognizance of physical quantities (such as length, height, weight, volume and others), the measurement units allow the kids to understand their practical aspect. 

    SplashLearn educational games for the grade-3 aim of enhancing knowledge about other measurable attributes of the geometric figures (regular and irregular).

    The learning games anticipate the following outcomes:

    Required math skills

    Formal counting and understanding of day intervals as the morning, afternoon, evening and night are helpful in learning the utility of a clock. With these skills, kids can interpret the relevant time by reading an analog clock. As the kids learn about length estimation and measurement and conservation of a measure; learning about weight and volume is easier. Other basic math skills like addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication are a mandate to calculate the area and the perimeter of the geometric figures.

    Engagement

    SplashLearn content strictly adhered to the curriculum of common core math standards to align the learning with school. Calculation of elapsed time, reading and recording time are other skills which are instrumental in learning time measurement. With the knowledge of different units to measure weight, capacity and time; kids start establishing relationships between day-to-day math problems.

    Calculation of area and the perimeter hones the organizing skills in kids to arrange their books, clothes and other objects on the table or in the cupboard. SplashLearn educational games are acclaimed for their learning-oriented and interactive interface to engage a child. With significant improvement in the math skills and building of reasoning skills by solving math puzzles; worksheets help the kids to excel in math.

    Time measurement

    Time measurement is used for evaluating the time interval or the duration required to perform a task. Contemporary time measurement devices are wall-clocks, wrist-watch, stopwatch, and calendar.

    Each analog clock has 12 equal divisions. Each division has 5 minutes. A usual analog clock has 3 hands. These hands are second, minute and hour hand. The hour hand is smaller than a minute hand. Whereas, the second hand is a relatively thinnest hand on a clock. Also, it has a continuous motion.

    analog clock with hour minute and second hand        Regular 12 hour analog clock with minute and hour markings

    Reference images: An analog clock with hour, minute and second hand. Regular 12 hour analog clock. The markings outside the circle denote the minutes for each division. Inner markings denote the hour.

     

    24-hour analog clock

    Reference image: 24-hour analog clock. The numbers from 1 to 24 denote the hours. Numbers on the inner circle denote the corresponding minutes covered. Minutes reset to 0 at the 12th-hour count.

    The other time-measurement instrument is a calendar. The English calendar has 12 months from January to December. These months have approximately 52 weeks in total, classified from Sunday to Monday. SplashLearn fun games on time measurement are curated for curious kids resulting in an active and alert mind.

    Units of measurement

    Standard time measurement units are:

    Time measurement units

    Reference image – Time measurement units

    How to read and record time?

    The three hands on an analog clock complete the rotations in the defined magnitude to display the correct time. Starting from number 12, the following is the rotation cycle:

    Analog clock with hands

    Reference image: An analog clock with moving hands

    To record a time, check the numbers pointed by each hand.

    For example, if hour hand points to number 2 and minute hand points to number 3, then the time will be calculated by multiplying the number 3 to 5. It will be written as:

    quarter past 2 on analog clock

    If the “hour&rrdquo; hand is pointing to the number “4” and the “minute” hand is pointing to the number “6”, then the time will be written as:

    half past 4 on analog clock

    If the “hour” hand is pointing to the number “6” and the “minute” hand is pointing to the number “9”, then the time will be written as:

    quarter to 6 on analog clock

    If the “hour” hand is pointing to the number “8” and the “minute” hand is pointing to the number “12”, then the time will be written as:

    8 oclock on analog clock

    Application

    Time recording and measurement is useful in day-to-day events. The overall routine of the day is scheduled by suitably dividing the time slots.

    In the events like sports activities, matches, athletics and similar events, recording of the time is an essential as per the rules.  

    Instruments to use

    Terms to remember

     

    Weight & Capacity

    Thus, the measurement units for the weights of solids and volume are different.

    Application

    Weight and volume measurement are widely used to portion the food items. Different weighing scales are used to weigh human body weight for the general and medical purpose. Measurement of food items as per recipe directions is applied in the preparation of gourmet foods.

    Volume measurement is used to measure liquids such as juices, syrup, oil, water, and gasoline. With defined capacity, the suitable volume is filled in the containers to hold the liquid. For example, a full carafe measures 750 ml or 25.3 U.S. fluid ounces. A lemonade drink requires one glass of water or 250 milliliters of water.

    Weight and volume measurement are highly useful in maths and applied sciences. The instruments for measurement are used in laboratories to conduct tests and scientific research as well. Also, the simple weighing scale (generally with a weight limit up-to 5 kilograms) is used to weight postal mail and luggage for courier purpose.

    Units of measurement:

     

    Reference image: The units of measurement for weight and volume

    Relationship between units

     

    Reference image: Relationship between different units of measurement for weight and volume

    Instruments to use

    Weighing scale analog and digital

    Reference image: Analog, digital and common kitchen scale

    Measuring liquids using cup Measuring liquids using pitcher

    Reference image: Measuring cup and pitcher used for measuring liquids while cooking

    Terms to remember

    Data representation?

    To comprehend a large set of data for easy interpretation, graphical presentation methods such as the bar graphs and line plots are used.

    Different bars (vertical or horizontal) corresponding to figures and different categories are drawn to compare the data in bar graphs. For line plots, values are marked against a number line with equal divisions. These values are referred as frequency. Division on the line plot can change depending on the range of data.

    Some examples where bar graph or line plot is used are as follows:

     

    Reference Image: Bar graph v/s line plot

    Application:

    As data representation on bar and line are graphical techniques for representing data, interpretation is relatively easy. The graphical representation is also helpful in deducing a mathematical relationship or hypothesis between two or more quantities. These quantities are either fixed or variable in nature and may cross each other.

    In later grades, word problems to find break-even points or the correlation of two quantities is used to learn statistical methods easily.

    Instruments to use

    Terms to remember

    Area & perimeter

    The objects around can be measured using physical quantities like length, height, weight or volume (for liquids). Another measurable quantity of 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional objects is the “area” of that object.

    It is defined as the number of unit squares contained in an object. The units of measurement are standard units of measurement (metric and US customary). As it’s a square, the unit used will be prefixed to it. For example, square meter, a square inch or square feet.

    Surface area using net        Finding area by counting squares

    Reference image: Surface area and the perimeter

    Another measurable attribute of 2-dimensional objects is the perimeter. It is the sum of the sides for the given polygon measured in the standard units.

    Application

    The two quantities are highly useful. Efficient placement of objects can be done by calculating the area. The objects can be a table, carpet, cupboard or a cot.

    The perimeter is useful to calculate the periphery of fields by farmers. It is also applied in calculating the construction material required to fence a field or a park.

    Finding perimeter by counting squares

    Reference image: In the above figure, the area is 10 square centimeters. The perimeter is the sum of the sides which is 10 cm (5+5+2+2 cm)

    Area by counting squares and formula

    Reference image: Area can also be calculated for polygons like square and rectangle by multiplying the sides

    Finding missing sides:

    In complex word problems, kids can easily find the missing length of any side by visual observation. For different polygons like triangles, square, rectangle and quadrilaterals of equal length sides (pentagon, hexagon, septagon, octagon, nonagon or decagon; missing length can be calculated if quantities like area and perimeter are given. Basic math skills like multiplication, division and progressive addition are essential to evaluate the missing length.

    Reference image: SplashLearn has interactive education games to boost learning with fun and reasoning

    Terms to remember

     

    SplashLearn Measurement Worksheet for Grade 3

    A planned approach to introduce advanced math skills is an absolute essential. SplashLearn worksheets and learning games for 3rd graders are designed by the team of proficient math experts. With fun-games to turn complex exercises in simple word problems, kids overcome the fear of math and easily play with numbers to practice basic skills.

    The worksheets are influential in preventing the loss of math skills during vacation and boosting homeschool math learning. Comprehensive measurement worksheets are also useful in learning advanced measurement topics. These topics include conversion of units and drawing geometrical shapes as per given dimensions.

    Initiate accelerated math learning in kids without any fear with engaging and interactive games from SplashLearn.

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