3rd Grade: Algebra Concepts

Build Algebraic Thinking Through Patterns, Rules & Reasoning

Strengthen students’ algebra readiness with this interactive card set focused on number patterns, logical reasoning, and solving for unknowns. Through self-correcting challenges, learners build confidence using number lines, identifying patterns and rules, and applying basic operations to find missing values. This engaging introduction to algebra develops the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for future math success.

What’s Included:

• 144 interactive challenges on 12 curriculum cards
• Designed for use with the Learning Palette Base (sold separately)

Key Skills Covered:

• Identify and extend number and shape patterns
• Use rules and number lines to solve for unknown values
• Apply operations to develop algebraic reasoning

Examples of Card Activities:

• Recognize and extend patterns using numbers and shapes
• Solve for missing values using addition and multiplication
• Identify the rule in a sequence, then apply it
• Use number lines to find missing numbers and apply rules

Why You’ll Love It:

• Introduces foundational algebra concepts with clarity
• Self-Correcting: Encourages independent, confident learning
• Strengthens reasoning and rule-based problem solving
• Aligned with NCTM Standards

Spark algebraic thinking—one challenge at a time!