Grade 3 Math — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 3 Math covers numbers to 1,000, multiplication and division, repeating and growing patterns, data graphs, 2D and 3D shapes, and money to $50.
Curriculum Units — Grade 3 Math
Strand B: Number
Lessons:
- Numbers to 1,000
- Compare and Order
- Add and Subtract to 1,000
- Multiply and Divide
Key topics: Three-digit numbers, Multiplication facts, Division as sharing
Strand C: Algebra
Lessons:
- Repeating and Growing Patterns
- Patterns to Solve Problems
Key topics: Number patterns, Pattern rules
Strand D: Data
Lessons:
- Collect and Organize Data
- Interpret Data
Key topics: Bar graphs, Pictographs
Strand E: Spatial Sense
Lessons:
- 2D and 3D Shapes
- Spatial Reasoning
Key topics: Angles intro, Symmetry, Transformations
Strand F: Financial Literacy
Lessons:
- Money to $50
Key topics: Bills and coins, Making change
What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 3 Math
- Read and write numbers to 1,000
- Multiply and divide
- Create and interpret graphs
- Identify 2D and 3D shape properties
- Handle money to $50
Parent Tips for Grade 3 Math
- Practice multiplication facts daily
- Estimate grocery totals together
- Create bar graphs of favourite things
Frequently Asked Questions
Is multiplication taught in Grade 3 in Canada?
Yes. Grade 3 is when students formally learn multiplication and division — one of the most important math milestones.
What math should a Grade 3 student know?
Numbers to 1,000, addition/subtraction of three-digit numbers, basic multiplication and division, patterns, graphs, shapes, and money to $50.
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