Deepening mathematical reasoning and problem solving
Build on your mathematical foundations! The Grade 3 Mathematics curriculum deepens understanding of numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, and data through engaging problem-solving experiences.
Explore the different areas of Grade 3 mathematics with detailed learning outcomes and teaching strategies
Grade 3 · Mathematics
Develop understanding of whole numbers to 1000, fractions, and the relationships between quantities.
Whole Number – Saying Number Sequence, Meaningful Counting and Skip Counting
7 specific outcomesWhole Number – Representing and Partitioning Quantities
5 specific outcomesWhole Number – Comparing and Ordering Quantities
7 specific outcomesWhole Number – Understanding Place Value
7 specific outcomesFractions, Decimals and Rational Numbers– Representing Fractions
8 specific outcomesFractions, Decimals and Rational Numbers – Comparing and Ordering Fractions
7 specific outcomesFractions, Decimals and Rational Numbers – Representing Decimals
3 specific outcomesGrade 3 · Mathematics
Build fluency with addition and subtraction within 1000 and develop foundational multiplication and division concepts.
Additive Thinking – Understanding the Meaning of Addition and Subtraction and how they Related
7 specific outcomesAdditive Thinking – Compute Fluently using Operations (+, –)
5 specific outcomesAdditive Thinking – Make a Reasonable Estimation When Using Operations
6 specific outcomesMultiplicative Thinking – Understanding the Meaning of Multiplication and Division and How They Relate
9 specific outcomesMultiplicative Thinking – Compute Fluently with Operations (x&÷)
4 specific outcomesMultiplicative Thinking-Make Reasonable Estimation When Using the Four Basic Operations
6 specific outcomesGrade 3 · Mathematics
Explore growing and shrinking patterns, and develop algebraic thinking through function tables and rules.
Recognizing, describing and extending patterns – Repeating Patterns
5 specific outcomesRecognizing, describing and extending patterns – Increasing and Decreasing Patterns
10 specific outcomesVariables and Relationships – Representing Unknowns
5 specific outcomesVariables and Relationships – Understanding and Representing Equivalence
4 specific outcomesVariables and Relationships – Writing Expressions and Equations: Can represent and explain, concretely and in writing, the preservation of equality in addition and subtraction using simple, open sentences.
5 specific outcomesModelling Quantitative Relationships and Analyzing Change – Modelling Patterns and Relationships with Equations and Functions
5 specific outcomesModelling Quantitative Relationships and Analyzing Change – Representing Functions and Relationships
10 specific outcomesModelling Quantitative Relationships and Analyzing Change – Solving Problems with Functions and Relationships
8 specific outcomesGrade 3 · Mathematics
Investigate properties of polygons, symmetry, and geometric transformations through hands-on exploration.
Explore and Analyze Geometric shapes and Relationships-Developing a spatial sense.
10 specific outcomesExplore and analyze Geometric Shapes and Relationships: Sorting, patterning and building 2D and 3D Shapes
10 specific outcomesRecognizing, naming and Describing Shapes- Analysing and Describing Shapes
7 specific outcomesRecognizing, Naming and Describing Shapes - Naming 2-D and 3-D Shapes
11 specific outcomesRecognizing, naming and Describing Shapes- describing relationships between and among shapes
5 specific outcomesComposing , Decomposing and Transforming Shapes- Combining Shapes
6 specific outcomesLearners will be able to compose, decompose and transform shapes - deconstructing shapes
5 specific outcomesComposing, Decomposing and Transforming Shapes-Transforming Shapes
4 specific outcomesGrade 3 · Mathematics
Develop measurement skills using standard units for length, mass, capacity, temperature, and time.
Understanding what and how we are measure-Developing an understanding of measurable attributes.
13 specific outcomesComparing and ordering based on measurable attributes
7 specific outcomesDeveloping and applying non-standard units of measure
15 specific outcomesLearners will be able to understand what and how we measure by applying standard units of measurement. + Applying Techniques, Tools and Formulas for Measuring – Developing Personal Referents for Measuring Attributes
29 specific outcomesGrade 3 · Mathematics
Collecting, Organising and Displaying Data - Formulating questions that can be answered with data
4 specific outcomesCollecting, Organising and Displaying Data - Collecting, organizing, displaying and communicating data.
5 specific outcomesUsing Statistical Methods to Analyse Data - Describing sets.
8 specific outcomesUsing Statistical Methods to Analyse Data - Developing and applying methods to analyse data sets.
8 specific outcomesEvaluating Inferences and Making Predictions Based on Data - Making inferences with data sets.
5 specific outcomesEvaluating Inferences and Making Predictions Based on Data - Making and testing conjectures based on data sets
7 specific outcomesEvaluating Inferences and Making Predictions Based on Data - Evaluating data descriptions and reports
7 specific outcomesUnderstanding and Applying Concepts of Probability - Predicting and describing the likelihood of events.
8 specific outcomesUnderstanding and Applying Concepts of Probability - Calculating Probabilities
8 specific outcomes