Third Grade - Color Math

The McRuffy 3rd Grade Color Math follows the same design as 2nd Grade Color Math. The curriculum contains a detailed Teacher’s Manual, colorful Workbook, Response Book and Resource Pack containing card sets, games, posters and more.

The McRuffy Color Math series uses a spiral approach. Concepts are introduced and reviewed throughout the year. This avoids the “learn it and forget it” structure of many curriculums that segments concepts into units. Students continue to build on previous learning throughout the year. Sometimes a concept is expounded on. Sometimes a concept is simply reviewed.

Our third grade math lessons use popular math manipulatives. An inexpensive kit has been packaged especially for the curriculum. The curriculum set can be purchased with or without the manipulative kits. Individual items in the kit are also available. If you are teaching children in multiple grade levels, a Color Math Super Kit is also available, so only one kit needs to be purchased. The Third Grade kit is identical to the Second Grade kit, so no upgrade kit is needed.