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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