Primary 3 General Mathematics Syllabus1. Whole Numbers up to 999- Reading and writing numbers up to 999
- Place value of digits in three-digit numbers
- Comparing and ordering three-digit numbers
- Identifying the successor and predecessor of three-digit numbers
- Skip counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s up to 999
- Addition and subtraction of three-digit numbers
2. Fractions- Introduction to fractions
- Recognizing and identifying halves, thirds, and quarters
- Comparing and ordering fractions
- Addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
- Fractions of a set and fractions on a number line
3. Addition- Addition facts up to 20
- Mental addition strategies
- Addition with regrouping (carrying) in two and three-digit numbers
4. Subtraction- Subtraction facts up to 20
- Mental subtraction strategies
- Subtraction with regrouping (borrowing) in two and three-digit numbers
5. Multiplication- Multiplication facts up to 10
- Mental multiplication strategies
- Multiplication by 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Multiplication with regrouping in two-digit numbers
6. Division- Division facts up to 10
- Mental division strategies
- Division by 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Division with remainders
7. Algebraic Processes- Identifying patterns and relationships
- Using symbols and variables in simple equations
- Solving simple algebraic equations
8. Money- Recognizing and counting coins and notes
- Making change using the fewest number of coins and notes
- Solving word problems involving money
9. Length- Measuring length using non-standard units (e.g., paper clips, pencils)
- Measuring length using standard units (e.g., centimeters, meters)
- Comparing and ordering lengths
- Estimating and measuring lengths
10. Time- Reading and writing time to the nearest hour, half-hour, and quarter-hour
- Understanding the concept of AM and PM
- Solving word problems involving time
11. Weight- Comparing and ordering weights using non-standard units (e.g., blocks, books)
- Measuring weight using standard units (e.g., grams, kilograms)
- Estimating and measuring weights
12. Capacity- Comparing and ordering capacities using non-standard units (e.g., cups, bottles)
- Measuring capacity using standard units (e.g., milliliters, liters)
- Estimating and measuring capacities
13. Symmetry- Identifying lines of symmetry in shapes
- Creating symmetrical shapes
- Completing symmetrical figures
14. Pictograms- Reading and interpreting pictograms
- Creating and drawing pictograms
- Solving problems using pictograms
By following this comprehensive syllabus, Primary 3 students will develop a strong foundation in general mathematics, including whole numbers, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebraic processes, money, length, time, weight, capacity, symmetry, and pictograms.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Primary 3