Fractions & Partitioning Shapes – Math Escape Room 3rd Grade 3.NF.A.1 & 3.G.A.2

⭐ Journey through the candy factory with this 3rd grade math fractions and partitioning shapes Escape Room printable and digital resource activity. Students will solve fractions and partitioning shapes problems as they explore the candy factory and try to earn the keys. Custom videos tell the story and frame each challenge, making this printable and digital resource activity an engaging and immersive experience.

“You’ve earned your way into my candy factory. I’m looking for the best of the best to take over my operation. Prove you can make candy better than the rest and I’ll give you the keys to my factory.”

⚷ To win the key to the factory, students must complete four unique challenges. Each challenge contains a set of math problems that must be solved to continue. Students unlock secret codes that help them complete each challenge as they progress through the candy factory.

This activity aligns with CCSS 3.NF.A.1 and 3.G.A.2, but can be used in any classroom to develop the following skills:

✅ Partitioning Shapes

✅ Partitioning Rectangles

✅ Using Shapes to Identify Fractions

✅ Identifying the Numerator in a Fraction

✅ Identifying the Denominator in a Fraction

✨This 3rd grade math escape room comes in the following digital and printable formats:

• Webscape™ Format – This web-based format provides the most interactive and immersive experience possible. It is self directed, self correcting, and contains audio. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself! You won’t believe how engaging this format is until you try it!

• Google Format – Students complete the exercises in Google Slides. The Factory Decoding Tool is a Google Sheet that self-corrects and tells each student when they can continue to the next challenge.

• Printable Format – Students can use any device to scan QR codes to watch the videos. If no device is available, students can skip the videos and still enjoy the exercise. Students use a printable Factory Decoding Tool and answer sheet to decipher the clues and track their answers.

This candy factory themed Math Escape Room is the ultimate no-prep digital/print & go printable activity that will keep your students on their toes. Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to an engaging candy adventure.

⭐ Integrated videos, thematic items, and a fun candy factory back story come together to engage students while developing, enforcing, and reviewing 3rd grade fractions and partitioning shapes math skills.

The Webscape and Google Slides versions are self-grading; however, these versions are created to require critical thinking. Students are NOT told which answers are incorrect to prevent guessing and encourage students to think critically about the clues and their responses.

*Please note: The Google Slides format includes embedded videos that are hosted via YouTube. The printable version includes QR codes for these videos. If you plan on using Google or printable formats, please ensure you and your students have access to YouTube. The Webscape version does not require YouTube.

Key Features:

✏️ Digital & Printable Versions – Webscape, Google, and print versions make this resource perfect for any classroom. The digital version can be used dynamically in the classroom as a presentation while students complete each mathematical question in groups or individually.

✏️ Immersive Experience: Candy Factory-themed, dynamic challenges, and engaging videos provide positive reinforcement and keep students engaged and focused.

✏️Skill Focused: Each question set was written to focus on the key mathematics skills of partitioning shapes and identifying fractions.

✏️Scaffolded Challenges: Challenges increase in difficulty as students progress through the escape room.

✏️ No Prep/ Low Prep: Digital versions require NO PREP. The printable version is low prep. Just print the pages, place them in folders, and go! The printable version has the option to incorporate technology and videos through QR codes.

What’s Included:

3rd Grade Partitions and Fractions Candy Factory Escape Room

• Print and Digital Directions
• Candy Man Invitation Letter
• Challenge #1: Partition shapes to make the marshmallows.
• Challenge #2: Partition shapes to make the cotton candy.
• Challenge #3: Identify fractions to make the fun-size chocolate.
• Challenge #4: Identify fractions to make the sprinkles.
• Keys to the Factory Certificate
• Ooops Cards
• Recording Brochure
• Answer Key

Digital Version Links

• Google Slides Link for Digital Escape Room
• Google Forms Link for Decoding Tool
• Webscape Link

Take a closer look at what this resource looks like in this video preview.

Please Note: This escape room is similar to the 2nd and 4th grade versions but with problems and skills at a 3rd grade level.