Year 3 Maths Course

You’ll explore the subject through varied and frequent practice with mathematical problems that will aid understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge. You’ll learn to follow a line of enquiry, solve problems and justify your answer, while enhancing your grasp of mathematical language. The aim of the Year 3 Maths Course is to help you develop a mathematical mind that you can use to break down problems and seek solutions.

By studying this course, you will learn to:

• Count in multiples of 4, 8, 50, 100, recognising place value along with ordering numbers up to 1000.
• Estimate numbers using representations, read and write numbers in numerals and words while solving practical problems.
• Add and subtract numbers with three digits, inverse operations and estimate answers.
• Use 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables to complete multiplication and division using mental and formal methods, while solving practical problems.
• Count in tenths, using unit and non-unit fractions, showing equivalent fractions, while completing addition and subtraction of fractions.
• Measure lengths, mass, volume, perimeter, and how to use money.
• Read the time, using roman numerals and a digital clock, while gaining knowledge of time in the calendar.
• Draw 2D and 3D shapes and be able to identify angles.
• Recognise right angles, horizontal and vertical lines, and pairs of perpendicular and parallel lines.
• Present data in bar charts, pictograms and tables.