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    1. Curriculum
    2. Grade 3 Subjects
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    Grade 3 Curriculum

    Foundation Building & Middle Primary Development

    Grade 3 builds upon the foundations established in earlier grades, encouraging students to develop deeper understanding, critical thinking skills, and greater independence in their learning journey across all academic disciplines.

    9,600+
    Students Enrolled
    8-9 years
    Average Age
    4
    Core Subjects
    89%
    Success Rate

    Grade 3 Key Milestones & Development Focus

    Academic Milestones

    • Foundational literacy and numeracy mastery
    • Independent learning skill development
    • Critical thinking introduction
    • Middle primary preparation

    Assessment Focus Areas

    • Foundational skill assessment
    • Hands-on learning activities
    • Collaborative group work
    • Creative expression and exploration

    Language Arts

    Communication and literacy development through listening, speaking, reading, and writing

    Curriculum Strands

    Listening & Speaking
    Reading & Viewing
    Writing & Representing
    Language Foundations

    Key Focus Areas

    • Foundational reading comprehension skills
    • Basic writing composition and structure
    • Oral communication and presentation

    Sample Learning Outcomes

    • Read and comprehend grade-appropriate texts with fluency
    • Write clear, organized paragraphs with proper sentence structure
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    Mathematics

    Numerical reasoning and problem solving with foundational mathematical concepts

    Curriculum Strands

    Number Sense & Operations
    Patterns & Relations
    Geometry & Spatial Sense
    Measurement
    Data Management

    Key Focus Areas

    • Multi-digit addition and subtraction
    • Introduction to multiplication and division
    • Basic geometric shapes and properties

    Sample Learning Outcomes

    • Solve addition and subtraction problems with regrouping
    • Understand basic multiplication and division concepts
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    Science

    Inquiry-based exploration of life science, physical science, and earth systems

    Curriculum Strands

    Life Science Exploration
    Physical Science Basics
    Earth & Space Systems
    Scientific Inquiry
    Science & Technology

    Key Focus Areas

    • Plant and animal life cycles and habitats
    • Properties of materials and simple forces
    • Weather patterns and seasonal changes

    Sample Learning Outcomes

    • Describe the basic needs and characteristics of living things
    • Investigate properties of different materials and substances
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    Social Studies

    Understanding communities, relationships, and basic geographic and historical concepts

    Curriculum Strands

    Community Studies
    Geographic Thinking
    Historical Understanding
    Citizenship & Identity
    Economic Concepts

    Key Focus Areas

    • Local and diverse communities around the world
    • Basic map skills and geographic features
    • Simple historical timelines and events

    Sample Learning Outcomes

    • Compare and contrast different types of communities
    • Use simple maps and globes to locate places and features
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    Grade 3 Additional Resources

    Supporting materials and tools for Grade 3 education

    Assessment Tools

    Foundational skill assessment tools and creative evaluation methods for Grade 3 standards

    Teacher Resources

    Hands-on learning activities and collaborative teaching strategies for Grade 3 educators

    Parent Guides

    Resources to help parents support their Grade 3 students' foundational learning development

    Curriculum Download

    Download PDF versions of Grade 3 curriculum documents and teaching materials

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