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YEAR 3 TERM 1

Number
Patterns and
Algebra
Data Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS21 ! "#ole
Numbers
representing
numbers up to four
digits using
numerals, words,
objects and digital
displays
identifying the
number before and
after a given two-,
three- or four-digit
number
NS22 ! Add$t$on
and Subtract$on
using mental
strategies for
addition and
subtraction involving
two-, three- and four-
digit numbers,
including
- the jump strategy
eg 23 + 35; 23 + 30
53, 53 + 5 5!
- the split strategy
eg 23 + 35; 20 + 30 + 3
+ 5 is 5!
- using patterns to
e"tend number facts
eg 5 # 2 3, so
500 # 200 is 300
NS2% ! &#ance
listing all the
possible outcomes in
a simple chance
situation eg $heads%,
$tails% if a coin is
tossed
distinguishing
between certain and
uncertain events
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DS21
conducting surveys
to collect data
creating a simple
table to organise data
eg
' (l ) *
5 2 + ,
MS21 ! 'engt#
describing one
centimetre as one
hundredth of a metre
estimating,
measuring and
comparing lengths or
distances using
metres and
centimetres
recording lengths or
distances using
metres and
centimetres eg , m
25 cm
MS23 ! (olume
and &apac$ty
recognising the need
for a formal unit to
measure volume and
capacity
estimating,
measuring and
comparing volumes
and capacities -to the
nearest litre.
using the
abbreviation for litre
-/.
MS2% ! T$me
recognising the
coordinated
movements of the
hands on an analog
cloc0, including
- how many minutes it
ta0es for the minute
hand to move from
one numeral to the
ne"t
- how many minutes it
ta0es for the minute
hand to complete one
revolution
- how many minutes it
ta0es for the hour
hand to move from
one numeral to the
ne"t
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
comparing and
describing features of
prisms, pyramids,
cylinders, cones and
spheres
identifying and
naming three-
dimensional objects
as prisms, pyramids,
cylinders, cones and
spheres
recognising
similarities and
differences between
prisms, pyramids,
cylinders, cones and
spheres
SGS22a ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
manipulating,
comparing and
describing features of
two-dimensional
shapes, including
pentagons, octagons
and parallelograms
identifying and
naming pentagons,
octagons, trape1iums
and parallelograms
presented in different
orientations
eg
SGS23 Pos$t$on
describing the
location of an object
using more than one
descriptor eg $2he
boo0 is on the third
shelf and second
from the left3%
YEAR 3 TERM 2
Number
Patterns and
Algebra
Data Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS21 ! "#ole
Numbers
ordering a set of
four-digit numbers in
ascending or
descending order

NS22 ! Add$t$on
and Subtract$on
adding and
subtracting two or
more numbers, with
and without trading,
using concrete
materials and
recording their
method
using a formal
written algorithm
and applying place
value to solve
addition and
subtraction
problems, involving
two-, three- and four-
digit numbers
e
g
,34 + 2455 -
56! ,3!
NS23 ! *n$t 1
+mult$pl$cat$on
and d$,$s$on -acts.
counting by threes,
fours, si"es, sevens,
eights or nines using
s0ip counting
PAS21 Number
Patterns
identifying and
describing patterns
when counting
forwards or
bac0wards by threes,
fours, si"es, sevens,
eights or nines
finding a higher term
in a number pattern
given the first five
terms eg determine
the ,0
th
term given a
number pattern
beginning with 4, !,
,2, ,6, 20, 7
PAS21 Number
Relat$ons#$ps
using the e8uals sign
to record e8uivalent
number relationships
and to mean $is the
same as% rather than
as an indication to
perform an operation
eg 4 3 6 2
building the
multiplication facts
to at least ,0 ,0 by
recognising and
describing patterns
and applying the
commutative
property eg 6 4 4
6
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MS21 ! 'engt#
recognising the need
for a smaller unit
than the centimetre
estimating,
measuring and
comparing lengths or
distances using
millimetres
recognising that ten
millimetres e8ual
one centimetre and
describing one
millimetre as one
tenth of a centimetre
using the
abbreviation for
millimetre -mm.
MS22 ! Area
recognising the need
for the s8uare
centimetre as a
formal unit for
measuring area
using a ,0 cm ,0
cm tile -or grid. to
find areas that are
less than, greater
than or about the
same as ,00 s8uare
centimetres
MS2/ ! Mass
recognising the need
for a formal unit to
measure mass
using the 0ilogram as
a unit to measure
mass
using hefting to
identify objects that
are $more than%, $less
than% and $about the
same as% one
0ilogram
measuring the mass
of an object in
0ilograms using an
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
identifying three-
dimensional objects
in the environment
and from drawings,
photographs or
descriptions
SGS22a ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
comparing and
describing the
features of special
groups of
8uadrilaterals
using measurement
to describe features
of two-dimensional
shapes eg the
opposite sides of a
parallelogram are the
same length
grouping two-
dimensional shapes
using multiple
attributes eg those
with parallel sides
and right angles
SGS23 Pos$t$on
using a 0ey or legend
to locate specific
objects
constructing simple
maps and plans
eg map of their
bedroom
e8ual arm balance
YEAR 3 TERM 3
Number Data Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS21 ! "#ole Numbers
applying an understanding of place value and
the role of 1ero to read, write and order
numbers up to four digits
stating the place value of digits in two-, three-
or four-digit numbers eg $in the number 3426,
the 3 represents 3000 or 3 thousands%
NS23 ! *n$t 1 +mult$pl$cat$on and
d$,$s$on -acts.
counting by threes, fours, si"es, sevens, eights
or nines using s0ip counting
lin0ing multiplication and division facts using
groups or arrays eg3
9 9 9 9
9 9 9 9
9 9 9 9
3 groups of 4 is ,2
,2 shared among 3 is 4 3 : 4 ,2
,2 ; 3 4
recognising and using ; and

)
to indicate
division
NS23 ! *n$t 2 +mult$pl$cat$on and
d$,$s$on -acts.
using mental strategies to multiply a one-digit
number by a multiple of ,0 -eg 3 20. by
- repeated addition -20 + 20 + 20 60.
- using place value concepts -3 2 tens 6
tens 60.
- factoring -3 2 ,0 6 ,0 60.
NS2% ! &#ance
comparing familiar events and describing them
as being e8ually li0ely or more or less li0ely to
occur
predicting and recording all possible outcomes
in a simple chance e"periment
eg randomly selecting three pegs from a bag
containing an e8ual number of pegs of two
colours
DS21
interpreting
information
presented in simple
tables
constructing vertical
and hori1ontal
column graphs and
picture graphs on
grid paper using one-
to-one
correspondence
interpreting
information
presented in column
graphs and picture
graphs
MS21 ! 'engt#
using a tape measure,
ruler or trundle wheel
to measure lengths or
distances
MS22 ! Area
estimating,
measuring and
comparing areas in
s8uare centimetres
measuring a variety
of surfaces using a
s8uare centimetre
grid overlay
recording area in
s8uare centimetres
eg 55 s8uare
centimetres
MS23 ! (olume
and &apac$ty
recognising the
advantages of using
a cube as a unit when
pac0ing or stac0ing
using the cubic
centimetre as a
formal unit for
measuring volume
using the
abbreviation for
cubic centimetre
-cm
3
.
MS2% ! T$me
associating the
numerals 3, 6 and 5
with ,5, 30 and 45
minutes and using
the terms $8uarter-
past% and $8uarter-to%
identifying which
hour has just passed
when the hour hand
is not pointing to a
numeral
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
ma0ing models of
prisms, pyramids,
cylinders, cones and
spheres given a
three-dimensional
object, picture or
photograph to view
SGS22b ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
+angles.
identifying and
naming
perpendicular lines
identifying angles
with two arms in
practical situations
eg corners
identifying the arms
and verte" of the
angle in an opening,
a slope and a turn
where one arm is
visible
eg the bottom of a
door when it is open
is the visible arm and
the imaginary line at
the base of the
doorway is the other
arm
SGS23 Pos$t$on
using a compass to
find &orth and hence
<ast, =outh and >est
Patterns and
Algebra
&o content this
term
YEAR 3 TERM /
Number
Patterns and
Algebra
Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS23 ! *n$t 1 and 2 +mult$pl$cat$on and
d$,$s$on -acts.
using mental strategies to divide by a one-digit number,
in problems for which answers include a remainder
eg 25 ; 6; if 4 6 24 and 5 6 30 the answer is 4
remainder 5
recording remainders to division problems
eg ,+ ; 4 4 remainder ,
describing and recording methods used in solving
multiplication and division problems
describing and recording methods used in solving
multiplication and division problems
NS2/ 0ract$ons and Dec$mals ! *n$t 1
modelling, comparing and representing fractions with
denominators 2, 4 and ! by
- modelling halves, 8uarters and eighths of a whole
object or collection of objects
- naming fractions with denominators of two, four and
eight up to one whole eg

1
4
,
2
4
,
3
4
,
4
4
- comparing and ordering fractions with the same
denominator eg

1
8
is less than

3
8
is less than

6
8
- interpreting the denominator as the number of e8ual
parts a whole has been divided into
- interpreting the numerator as the number of e8ual
fractional parts eg

3
8
means 3 e8ual parts of !
- comparing unit fractions by referring to the
denominator or diagrams eg

1
8
is less than

1
2
- renaming

2
2
,
4
4
,
8
8
as ,
- modelling, comparing and representing fractions with
denominators 5, ,0 and ,00 by e"tending the
0nowledge and s0ills covered above to fifths, tenths
and hundredths
NS2/ 0ract$ons and Dec$mals ! *n$t 2
modelling, comparing and representing fractions with
denominators 2, 4 and ! by
- finding e8uivalence between halves, 8uarters and
eighths using concrete materials and diagrams, by re-
dividing the unit
- placing halves, 8uarters and eighths on a number line
between 0 and , to further develop e8uivalence
- counting by halves and 8uarters eg 0,

1
2
, ,,

1
1
2
,
2, 7
- modelling mi"ed numerals
- placing halves and 8uarters on a number line beyond
,
-see syllabus p63 for diagrams.
PAS21 Number
Relat$ons#$ps
forming arrays
using materials to
demonstrate
multiplication
patterns and
relationships
eg
3 5 ,5


relating
multiplication and
division facts
eg 6 4 24; so
24 ; 4 6 and 24
; 6 4
MS23 ! (olume
and &apac$ty
constructing three-
dimensional objects
using cubic
centimetre bloc0s
and counting to
determine volume
pac0ing small
containers with cubic
centimetre bloc0s and
describing pac0ing in
terms of layers eg $2
layers of ,0 cubic
centimetre bloc0s%
MS2/ ! Mass
estimating and
chec0ing the number
of similar objects
that have a total mass
of one 0ilogram
using the
abbreviation for
0ilogram -0g.
MS2% 1 T$me
recognising the
coordinated movements
of the hands on an
analog cloc0, including
- how many minutes
it ta0es for the
minute hand to
move from the
twelve to any other
numeral
-reading analog and
digital cloc0s
to the minute
eg +?35 is read
as $seven
thirty-five%
-recording digital
time using the
correct notation
eg 5?,5
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
s0etching prisms,
pyramids, cylinders
and cones,
attempting to show
depth
SGS22a ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
finding lines of
symmetry for a given
shape
SGS22b ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
+angles.
SGS23 Pos$t$on
using given
directions to follow a
route on a simple
map
using an arrow to
represent &orth on a
map
determining the
directions &, =, <
and >, given one of
the directions
Data
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YEAR / TERM 1
Number
Patterns and
Algebra
Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS21 ! "#ole Numbers
using the symbols for $is less than% -@. and $is greater
than% -A. to show the relationship between two
numbers
counting forwards and bac0wards by tens or
hundreds, on and off the decade
eg,220, ,230, ,240 -on the decade.;
423, 323, 223 -off the decade.
NS22 ! Add$t$on and Subtract$on
using mental strategies for addition and subtraction
involving two-, three- and four-digit numbers,
including
- the compensation strategy
eg 63 + 25; 63 + 30 is 53, subtract ,, to obtain 52
- bridging the decades
eg 34 + ,+; 34 + ,0 is 44, 44 + + 5,
- changing the order of addends to form multiples of
,0 eg ,6 + ! + 4; add ,6 and 4 first
NS23 ! *n$t 1 +mult$pl$cat$on and
d$,$s$on -acts.
using mental strategies to recall multiplication facts
up to ,0 ,0, including
- the commutative property of multiplication
eg + 5 5 +
- using 0nown facts to wor0 out un0nown facts
eg 5 5 25 so 5 6 -5 5. + 5
- the relationship between multiplication facts
eg $the multiplication facts for 6 are double the
multiplication facts for 3%
NS2/ 0ract$ons and Dec$mals ! *n$t 1
modelling, comparing and representing decimals to
two decimal places
applying an understanding of place value to e"press
whole numbers, tenths and hundredths as decimals
NS2/ 0ract$ons and Dec$mals ! *n$t 2
modelling, comparing and representing fractions
with denominators 5, ,0 and ,00 by
- e"tending the 0nowledge and s0ills covered above
to fifths, tenths and hundredths
NS2% ! &#ance
ordering events from least li0ely to most li0ely
eg $having ten children away sic0 on the one day is
less li0ely than having one or two away%
using the language of chance in everyday conte"ts
eg a fifty-fifty chance, a one in two chance
PAS21 Number
Relat$ons#$ps
relating
multiplication and
division facts
eg 6 4 24; so 24
; 4 6 and 24 ; 6
4
transforming a division
calculation into a
multiplication problem
eg find so that 30 ;
6 becomes find
so that 6 303
MS21 ! 'engt#
using a tape measure,
ruler or trundle wheel
to measure lengths or
distances
recording lengths or
distances using
centimetres and
millimetres eg 5 cm 3
mm
converting between
metres and centimetres,
and centimetres and
millimetres
recording lengths or
distances using decimal
notation to two decimal
places eg ,325 m
MS23 ! (olume
and &apac$ty
recognising the need
for a unit smaller
than the litre
estimating,
measuring and
comparing volumes
and capacities using
millilitres
ma0ing a measuring
device calibrated in
multiples of ,00
millilitres
using a measuring
device calibrated in
millilitres
eg medicine glass,
measuring cylinder
using the
abbreviation for
millilitre -m/.
MS2% ! T$me
reading analog and
digital cloc0s to the
minute
eg +?35 is read as
$seven thirty-five%
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
s0etching prisms,
pyramids, cylinders
and cones,
attempting to show
depth
SGS22a ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
ma0ing
representations of
two-dimensional
shapes in different
orientations
SGS23 Pos$t$on
drawing and
describing a path or
route on a simple map
or plan
Data
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YEAR / TERM 2
Number
Patterns and
Algebra
Data Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS21 ! "#ole
Numbers
recording numbers up to
four digits using e"panded
notation eg 5425 5000 +
400 + 20 + 5
rounding numbers
to the nearest ten,
hundred or thousand
when estimating
NS22 ! Add$t$on
and Subtract$on
recording mental
strategies
eg ,55 + 22;
$B added 20 to ,55 to get
,+5, then B added 2 more
to get ,!,3%
or, on an empty number
line
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
,55 ,65 ,+5 ,!0 ,!,
using a formal written
algorithm and applying
place value to solve
addition and subtraction
problems, involving two-,
three- and four-digit
numbers
e
g
,34 + 2455 -
56! ,3!
NS23 ! *n$t 1
+mult$pl$cat$on and
d$,$s$on -acts.
recognising and using ;
and

)
to indicate
division
NS2/ 0ract$ons and
Dec$mals ! *n$t 1
interpreting decimal
notation for tenths and
hundredths eg 03, is the
same as

1
10
adding and subtracting
decimals with the same
number of decimal places -to
2 decimal places.
PAS21 Number
Patterns
creating, with
materials or a
calculator, a
variety of patterns
using whole
numbers, fractions
or decimals
eg

1
4
,
2
4
,
3
4
,
4
4
,
5
4
,
6
4
, 7
232, 230, ,3!,
,36, 7
describing a
simple number
pattern in words
DS21
interpreting
information
presented in column
graphs and picture
graphs
mar0ing e8ual spaces
on a"es, labelling
a"es and naming the
display
representing the
same data in more
than one way
eg tables, column
graphs, picture
graphs
MS21 ! 'engt#
recognising the
features of an object
associated with
length, that can be
measured eg length,
breadth, height,
perimeter
using the term
$perimeter% to
describe the total
distance around a
shape
estimating and
measuring the
perimeter of two-
dimensional shapes
MS22 ! Area
recognising the need
for a unit larger than
a s8uare centimetre
constructing a s8uare
metre
MS2% ! T$me
recognising the
coordinated
movements of the
hands on an analog
cloc0, including
- how many minutes
it ta0es for the
minute hand to
move from the
twelve to any other
numeral
- how many seconds
it ta0es for the
second hand to
complete one
revolution
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
creating nets from
everyday pac0ages
eg a cereal bo"
SGS22a ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
finding lines of
symmetry for a
given shape
constructing two-
dimensional shapes
from a variety of
materials eg
cardboard, straws
and connectors
comparing the
rigidity of two-
dimensional frames
of three sides with
those of four or more
sides
SGS23 Pos$t$on
using coordinates on
simple maps to
describe position
eg $2he lion%s cage is
at (33%
plotting points at
given coordinates
YEAR / TERM 3
Number
Patterns and
Algebra
Data Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS23 ! *n$t 1
+mult$pl$cat$on
and d$,$s$on -acts.
using mental strategies
to divide by a one-digit
number, including
- the inverse
relationship of
multiplication and
division eg 63 ; 5
+ because + 5 63
- recalling 0nown
division facts
- relating to 0nown
division facts eg 36
; 4; halve 36 and
halve again
NS23 ! *n$t 2
+mult$pl$cat$on
and d$,$s$on -acts.
using mental strategies
to multiply a two-digit
number by a one-digit
number, including
- using 0nown facts
eg ,0 5 50 so ,3
5 50 + 5 + 5 + 5
- multiplying the tens
and then the units
eg + ,5 is -+ ,0.
+ -+ 5. +0 + 63
,33
- the relationship
between
multiplication facts
eg 23 4 is double
23 and double again
- factorising eg ,! 5
5 2 5 5 ,0
50
- recording answers,
which include a
remainder, to
division problems to
show the connection
with multiplication
eg ,+ 4 4 + ,
- interpreting the
remainder in the
conte"t of the word
problem
- describing
PAS21 Number
Relat$ons#$ps
applying the
associative property
of addition and
multiplication to aid
mental computation
eg 2 + 3 + ! 2 + !
+ 3, 2 3 5 2 5
3
completing number
sentences involving
one operation by
calculating missing
values
eg find so that 5
+ ,3,
find so that 2!
+
DS21
creating a two-way
table to organise data
eg
D
r
i
n
0
s
(
o
y
s
*i
r
l
s
E
i
l
0
5 6
>
a
t
e
r
3 2
Fu
i
c
e
2 ,
interpreting
information
presented in
two-way
tables
MS22 ! Area
estimating,
measuring and
comparing areas in
s8uare metres
recording area in
s8uare metres eg 5
s8uare metres
using the abbreviations
for s8uare metre -m
2
.
and s8uare centimetre
-cm
2
.
MS2/ 1 Mass
recognising the need
for a unit smaller
than the 0ilogram
measuring and
comparing the
masses of objects in
0ilograms and grams
using a set of scales
using the
abbreviation for
grams -g.
MS2% ! T$me
relating analog
notation to digital
notation
eg ten to nine is the
same as !?50
converting between
units of time
eg 60 seconds ,
minute
60 minutes ,
hour
24 hours , day
reading and
interpreting simple
timetables, timelines
and calendars
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
s0etching three-
dimensional objects
from different views
including top, front
and side views
SGS22b ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
+angles.
comparing angles
using informal means
such as an angle
tester
describing angles
using everyday
language and the
term $right% to
describe the angle
formed when
perpendicular lines
meet
drawing angles of
various si1es by tracing
along the adjacent sides
of shapes and
describing the angle
drawn
SGS23 Pos$t$on
using &, =, < and >
to describe the
location of an object
on a simple map,
given an arrow that
represents &orth eg
$2he treasure is east
of the cave3%
using a compass rose
to indicate each of
the 0ey directions
eg

multiplication as
the product of two
or more numbers
YEAR / TERM /
Number Data Measurement
Space and
Geometry
NS23 ! *n$t 1 +mult$pl$cat$on and
d$,$s$on -acts.
describing and recording methods used in
solving multiplication and division problems
listing multiples for a given number
finding s8uare numbers using concrete
materials and diagrams
NS23 ! *n$t 2 +mult$pl$cat$on and
d$,$s$on -acts.
describing and recording methods used in
solving multiplication and division problems
determining factors for a given number
eg factors of ,2 are ,, 2, 3, 4, 6, ,2
NS2/ 0ract$ons and Dec$mals ! *n$t 2
recognising that the symbol G means $percent%
relating a common percentage to a fraction or
decimal eg $25G means 25 out of ,00 or 0325%
e8uating ,0G to

1
10
, 25G to

1
4
and 50G to

1
2
ordering decimals with the same number of
decimal places -to 2 decimal places. on a
number line
rounding a number with one or two decimal
places to the nearest whole number
recognising the number pattern formed when
decimal numbers are multiplied or divided by
,0 or ,00
NS2% ! &#ance
predicting and recording all possible
combinations
eg the number of possible outfits arising from
three different t-shirts and two different pairs of
shorts
conducting simple e"periments with random
generators such as coins, dice or spinners to
inform discussion about the li0elihood of
outcomes eg roll a die fifty times, 0eep a tally and
graph the results
&o content this term
MS23 ! (olume
and &apac$ty
recognising that
,000 millilitres e8ual
one litre
converting between
millilitres and litres
eg ,250 m/ , litre
250 millilitres
comparing the
volumes of two or
more objects by
mar0ing the change
in water level when
each is submerged in
a container
measuring the overflow
in millilitres when
different objects are
submerged in a
container filled to the
brim with water
MS2/ ! Mass
recognising that
,000 grams e8ual
one 0ilogram
interpreting
commonly
used fractions
of a 0ilogram
including

1
2
,
1
4
,
3
4
and
relating these
to the number
of grams
SGS21 ! T#ree
d$mens$onal Space
ma0ing and
visualising the
resulting cut face
-plane section. when
a three-dimensional
object receives a
straight cut
recognising that
prisms have a
uniform cross-
section when the
section is parallel to
the base
recognising that
pyramids do not have a
uniform cross-section
SGS22a ! T)o
d$mens$onal Space
ma0ing tessellating
designs by reflecting
-flipping., translating
-sliding. and rotating
-turning. a two-
dimensional shape
SGS23 Pos$t$on
determining the
directions &<, &>,
=< and =>, given
one of the directions
using &<, &>, =< and
=> to describe the
location of an object on
a simple map, given a
compass rose
eg $2he treasure is
north-east of the cave3%
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