Year 3
We've Got the Curriculum Covered
At TutorExel, our Year 3 Mathematics program builds a strong foundation in key skills. Lessons are tailored to your child’s pace and aligned with the Australian National Curriculum.
Tutoring is delivered through 1-on-1 or group online sessions, guided by expert tutors who focus on real progress.
TERM 1 – Number & Algebra Foundations
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Topic
What We Cover
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Place Value A – Read & Order Numbers
Read, write and order numbers to 10 000 using place-value charts and base-ten materials.
2
Place Value B – Partition & Expand
Partition numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones and represent expanded forms.
3
Number Patterns – Foundation for Multiplication
Generate patterns by skip-counting 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s; predict next terms and describe rules.
4
Addition A – Mental Strategies
Use bridging to 10 and friendly numbers for two- and three-digit addition.
5
Addition B – Written Algorithm
Apply column addition (with regrouping) and check answers using estimation.
6
Subtraction A – Inverse Relationships
Model the inverse between addition and subtraction with bar models and count-back strategies.
7
Subtraction B – Written Method
Subtract two- and three-digit numbers with trading and verify using inverse operation.
8
Add/Sub Word Problems
Solve 1–2 step real-world problems modelled with bar diagrams and number sentences.
9
Estimation & Rounding
Estimate answers to nearest 10 or 100 and evaluate reasonableness of solutions.
10
Term 1 Review – Fluency & Application
Mixed practice of number operations through games and reasoning tasks.
TERM 2 – Fractions, Money & Measurement
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Topic
What We Cover
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Fractions A – Unit Fractions
Model ½, ⅓, ¼, ⅕, ⅒ using regions and sets; connect division and fractions.
2
Fractions B – Equivalence & Wholes
Show equivalence between fractions; combine same-denominator fractions to make wholes.
3
Money A – Recognise & Represent Values
Identify coins and notes; compose equal amounts in multiple ways.
4
Money B – Totals & Change
Add money values and calculate change using open number line strategies.
5
Measurement A – Length & Perimeter
Estimate and measure lengths (cm/m); find perimeter of 2D shapes.
6
Measurement B – Area (Informal Units)
Compare areas using square units and link to multiplication arrays.
7
Time – Reading & Duration
Read analog/digital clocks to nearest minute; estimate durations in hours/minutes.
8
Applied Problems – Fractions & Money
Solve practical fraction and money situations using modelling.
9
Angles as Turn
Identify ¼, ½, ¾ turns and compare angles to right angles.
10
Term 2 Review – Measurement & Fractions
Spiral revision of Term 2 concepts with mini tasks.
TERM 3 – Multiplication, Division & Geometry
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Topic
What We Cover
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Multiplication A – Concept of Equal Groups
Model equal groups and arrays to build understanding of multiplication.
2
Multiplication B – Facts for 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s
Recall core multiplication facts and identify patterns through arrays.
3
Multiplication C – Facts for 4s & 8s
Use doubling strategies to derive 4 & 8 times tables and related division facts.
4
Division A – Sharing & Grouping
Model division as equal sharing and grouping linked to × facts.
5
Division B – Written & Inverse Strategies
Use arrays and inverse relationships to solve division tasks.
6
Word Problems × / ÷
Apply multiplication and division facts to real-life modelling scenarios.
7
Geometry A – 2D Shapes
Identify and classify triangles and quadrilaterals by features.
8
Geometry B – 3D Objects
Describe prisms and pyramids using faces, edges and vertices; build nets.
9
Geometry C – Mapping & Position
Interpret and create 2D maps of familiar spaces; locate objects relatively.
10
Term 3 Review – Operations & Geometry
Mixed problem-solving revision of Term 3 concepts.
TERM 4 – Data, Chance & Extended Measurement (Final Flow)
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Topic
What We Cover
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Data A – Collect & Record
Pose questions, collect categorical data, record using tallies and tables.
2
Data B – Graphical Displays & Interpretation
Construct picture/column graphs; compare two sets, interpret key features.
3
Chance A – Likelihood Language
Classify everyday events as likely/unlikely/certain/impossible; justify reasoning.
4
Chance B – Repeated Experiments
Conduct coin/dice/spinner trials; tally and discuss variation across experiments.
5
Measurement D – Mass & Capacity
Estimate and measure mass (g/kg) and capacity (ml/L); compare and record results.
6
Measurement E – Temperature & Data Link
Read temperatures (°C) and record daily data; graph and analyse patterns.
7
Multi-Step Problem Solving (Integrated)
Solve two- or three-operation problems integrating money, measurement and fractions.
8
Applied Project – Maths in Daily Life
Create a mini-project combining budgeting, timing and data recording; present results.
9
Applied Extension – Data & Chance Fusion Task
Students design their own chance experiment, collect class data, represent results graphically and interpret patterns. Reinforces both strands before final investigation.
10
Integrated Year-End Investigation & Reflection
Conduct a guided statistical investigation combining data and chance; communicate findings and reflect on yearly learning growth.
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