Y3 2016-2017 Curriculum Math Objectives

Data handling: statistics and

probability
Make and justify subjective
estimates of probability using
words, basic fractions . . 3/4,
and basic percentages 0, 25, 50,
75, 100 percent
Use a simple Carroll diagram
when representing relationships
between objects in probability

Measurement

Space and Shape

Pattern and function

Number

Understand and purchase

with RMB

Compass positions- NSEW

Using pictures or symbols in

patterned sequence.

Find differences involving 3

digit numbers including
regrouping

Count RMB.
Also use currency symbols
from other countries, eg,
$
Estimate and measure
temperature in degrees
Celsius

Position vocabulary- left,

right, above, below, etc

Identify daily and weekly

patterns (weather)

Find sums involving 3 digit

numbers including
regrouping

Understand the position of

objects on a grid using
coordinates

Identify the rule in addition,

subtraction and multiplication
number patterns

Make reasonable estimates

for sums up to 100

Make probability spinners or

chance manipulatives

Describe informally
measures that fall between
numbers on a scale

Classify and describe 2-D

shapes using appropriate
vocabulary

Create number patterns with a

multiplication rule

Toss 2 die and analyse the

results

Describe measures that fall

between units by using
smaller units. Determine the
scale before deciding on the
quantity, eg, on a
temperature scale or graph
Understand the relationship
between related units: liter
and millilitres
Measure and estimate
capacity using liters and
millilitres

Classify and describe special

kinds of quadrilaterals

Identify a the rule in a number

pattern with more than 1
variable (+2,-1)

Develop a method for

dividing a 2 or 3 digit
number by a single digit
divisor
Understand basic division
with remainders

Classify and describe 3-D

shapes using appropriate
vocabulary
Classify and describe 3-D
shapes according to number
of faces, edges and vertices

Identify fact families for

multiplication and division

Read and understand that

0.5 means a half

Solve missing addend pyramids

Find fractions of numbers,

eg: of 16 = 2, where the
numerator is 1

Use the language: impossible,

less likely, maybe/equally likely,
most likely, certain

Create frequency games and

record the results in a
systematic method
Independently conduct a survey
with up to 20 participants and
collect data using tally marks
and data tables

Y3 2016-2017 Curriculum Math Objectives

Data handling: statistics and
probability
Plan a survey with up to 10
variables

Measurement

Space and Shape

Pattern and function

Number

Understand the relationship

between related units: meter
and centimeter

Examine packaging and open it

up to look at net design

Tabulate growing patterns with

shapes/blocks and create a
rule

Introduce the idea of mean

(using temperature)

Understand and measure

perimeters of polygons using
standard units

Making 3d shapes from self

drawn nets

Mode- the number that comes

up the most (eg, when throwing
double dice, temperature over a
week)
Consider different ways to
represent data (eg, glyphs)

Understand and compare

area using non-standard
units.

Designing tessellating
patterns using regular shapes

Introduce the use of brackets

in equations to show how the
result could be different.
Eg: (2 + 2) x 3 = 12
2 + (2 x 3) = 8
(as extension)
Create square numbers using
grid paper

Understand why basic

equivalent fractions are
equal using visual
representations (eg, pizzas).
Add and subtract fractions
with same denominators
using manipulative

Calculate areas of rectangles

using standard units

Design and conduct a survey and

process and interpret the
results
Display data in a line graph and
in a bar graph

Identify a map scale and

understand that it is used to
calculate distance. Use a
strip of paper with scales
Understand and compare
metric units of length: cm,
mm, M, KM
Measure and calculate volume
using standard units: ml, L

Identify and discuss trends in

data

Measure and calculate mass

using standard units: g, kg
Measure the length and
height of real objects

Estimate parts of a whole as

fractions

Recall the basic division facts

as inverse of multiplication
facts

Partitioning into 100s, 10s,

1s before calculating

Understand and use

multiplication and division as
inverse functions
Balance equations using all 4
operations

Round numbers to the

nearest ten, hundred and
thousand
Use alternative methods for
calculating large numbers,
such as the lattice method
Have fast recall of the
basic multiplication facts up
to table 10
Develop a method for
multiplying a multi-digit
number by a single digit

Y3 2016-2017 Curriculum Math Objectives

Data handling: statistics and
probability

Measurement
Figure ending time given
elapsed time in number and
word problems
Know number of days,
months, weeks in a year
Know number of seconds in
minute
Know number of minutes in
hour
Estimate duration: hours,
minutes, seconds
Read the time on a clock to 5
minute intervals. Know times
in minutes past up to half
past. Know 3 ways- analogue,
digital and words

Space and Shape

Pattern and function

Number
Develop a method for
multiplying a 2 or 3-digit
number by a single digit
number