Florida B.E.S.T. Math Games for Grade 3
17 free games for 3rd grade mapped to Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics benchmarks. Each benchmark below is a skill the game practises.
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Shape Sorter Sky
Shapes drift down from the clouds. Send each one down the right chute.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.GR.1.2 | quadrilaterals by defining attributes |
Place Value Elevator
Load the digits, ride the floors, beat the power timer.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.NSO.1.1 | standard, expanded, word forms |
MA.3.NSO.1.2 | compose and decompose four-digit numbers |
MA.3.NSO.1.4 | round to the nearest 10 or 100 |
Telling Time Tower
Set the clock hands to crack the vault and climb the tower.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.M.2.1 | nearest minute, a.m. and p.m. |
MA.3.M.2.2 | elapsed time problems |
Critter Survey
Count the tally marks, build the bar graph, then answer questions about it.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.DP.1.1 | scaled bar graphs |
MA.3.DP.1.2 | interpret scaled bar graphs, one- and two-step problems |
Equal Groups Bakery
Arrange trays in rows and columns to fill every order.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.AR.1.1 | multiplication properties |
MA.3.NSO.2.2 | explore multiplication and related division |
Skip-Count Trail
Fill the missing stone, or find the broken one, to open each trail gate.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.AR.3.3 | numerical and multiplicative patterns |
Word Problem Workshop
Read the order, pick the right machine, build the answer.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.AR.1.2 | one- and two-step problems, four operations |
Divide & Graze
Split the hungry herd across the pastures before the storm rolls in.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.AR.2.1 | division as missing factor |
MA.3.NSO.2.4 | multiply 0-12, related division |
Fraction Drone Dash
Slide the drone to park exactly on the fraction.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.FR.1.2 | fractions greater than one as repeated unit fractions |
MA.3.FR.2.1 | plot, order, compare fractions |
Fraction Fences
Build the fence before the goats escape.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.FR.1.1 | Strand: Fractions |
MA.3.FR.2.1 | plot, order, compare fractions |
MA.3.FR.2.2 | identify equivalent fractions |
Line Plot Lab
Measure lab specimens to the nearest fraction and plot every one.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.DP.1.1 | scaled bar graphs |
Rounding and Estimation Range
Fly the drone and land in the zone: a smart estimate beats an exact answer.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.NSO.1.4 | round to the nearest 10 or 100 |
Strip Snap: Equivalent Fractions
Find the strip that is exactly the same size and snap it into place.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.FR.2.2 | identify equivalent fractions |
Symmetry Mirror Maker
Finish the mirror image, then reflect, rotate and slide shapes across the coordinate plane.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.GR.1.3 | draw lines of symmetry |
Target Chain
Link neighboring numbers with operations to hit the target.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.NSO.2.1 | multi-digit add/subtract |
MA.3.NSO.2.4 | multiply 0-12, related division |
Tile Builder
Order tiles, lay the floor, and stay inside the walls.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.GR.2.1 | explore area with unit squares |
MA.3.GR.2.2 | rectangle area |
MA.3.GR.2.3 | perimeter and area of rectangles |
MA.3.GR.2.4 | composite figures |
Times Table Rodeo
Rope the two calves that multiply to the target.
| Benchmark | Skill practised (paraphrase) |
|---|---|
MA.3.AR.2.3 | unknown in multiplication/division |
MA.3.NSO.2.3 | multiples of 10 |
MA.3.NSO.2.4 | multiply 0-12, related division |
About this alignment
Benchmark codes follow the pattern MA.3.STRAND.standard.benchmark. A game practises a skill; it does not replace classroom instruction on the full benchmark.
Full benchmark wording lives with the state. Read it on CPALMS or the Florida Department of Education B.E.S.T. page. Descriptions here are short paraphrases, not official text.