After the homework, give your child 3 extra practice problems. If they get all 3 correct, stop. They don't need more. If they miss 2, print the whole page.

Mastering Multiplication & More: The Ultimate Guide to Math in Focus Grade 3 Extra Practice (PDF Resources)

If you have a Parent or Teacher login through your school, HMH’s "Ed" platform often contains a digital "Extra Practice" blackline master. This is the gold standard.

Do you have a specific Math in Focus chapter that your child is struggling with? Comment below with the chapter number (e.g., “Chapter 10: Money”), and I will link you to the best free or low-cost extra practice PDFs I have found. Disclaimer: I am an educator, not affiliated with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Always check your school’s copyright policy before mass copying.

The biggest struggle in Grade 3 is drawing bar models for word problems. Look for extra practice PDFs that specifically say "Model Drawing" or "Part-Whole" diagrams. Do not skip the drawing step—even on the extra sheet.