This is our Homeschool Grade 3 Math Curriculum. These are based on the topics from Primary 3 Singapore Math Curriculum. Primary 3 gets more challenging than Primary 2 since we are dealing with bigger numbers now. Multiplication and Division are being introduced as well.
We use a lot of online tests with IXL to check Gab’s understanding for each topic. IXL is an online learning website that provide test practices for K-12 levels. You can read our review of the IXL Online Math Learning website here.
We did not use a specific Grade 3 Singapore Math textbook but here are some recommendations.
- Primary Mathematics 3A SET by Singapore Math (Textbook and Workbook)
- Singapore Math Tests Grade 3 Set (2 Books)
- Singapore Math Grade 3 by Thinking Kids
Numbers and Patterns
- Counting and Place Value up to 10,000
- Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Daddy Tip: Mastery of place values is important to understand the regrouping concept for addition and subtraction.
Addition and Subtraction
- Addition without Regrouping up to 4 digits
- Addition with Regrouping
- Subtraction without Regrouping up to 4 digits
- Subtraction with Regrouping
- Word Problems
- Rounding Numbers to Estimate
- Using Bar Models for Addition and Subtraction
- Two-step Word Problems
Daddy Tip: Bar models are great for word problems. But Gab finds it too slow since he can answer simple word problems mentally. We decided to skip bar models for now.
Multiplication and Division
- Multiplication Properties
- Multiplication Facts
- Box Multiplication
- Lattice Multiplication
- Division Facts
- Quotient and Remainders
- Using Bar Models for Multiplication and Division
- Two-step Word Problems
Daddy Tip: We did not memorize any division facts. We just focused on multiplication and emphasized that division is just the opposite. It takes time to master multiplication so we practiced more for mastery rather than speed.
Fractions
- Fraction Bars and Area Models
- Unit Fractions
- Fraction of a Whole
- Equivalent Fractions
- Fractions in Lowest Terms
- Fractions and Measurements
- Fraction of a Set
- Comparing Fractions
Daddy Tip: Learning fractions is fun with food like pizza!
Telling Time
- Hours and Minutes
- Converting Hours and Minutes
- Adding Hours and Minutes
- Subtracting Hours and Minutes
- Elapsed Time
- Read a Calendar
- Reading Schedules
Counting Money
- Pesos and Centavos
- Money Addition
- Money Subtraction
- Making Change
- Price List
- Unit Prices
Daddy Tip: Pretend play a “buy and sell” business where kids get to be the cashier. Our friends from Googly Gooeys have this awesome Philippine Play Money your can print and use.
Measurement
- Measuring Length
- Measuring Mass
- Measuring Capacity or Volume
- Measuring Temperature
- Units for Length, Mass, Volume and Temperature
- Word Problems
Daddy Tip: Buy cheap measuring devices like a ruler, tape measure, weighing scale, and measuring cups.
Geometry
- Identify two-dimensional shapes
- Sides and Vertices
- Identify three-dimensional shapes
- Shapes and Polygons
- Symmetry
- Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
- Area
- Perimeter
- Area of a Rectangle
- Composite Figures
Daddy Tip: Play with a Tangram Puzzle.
Graphs and Data Management
- Presenting Data
- Bar Graphs
- Line Plots
- Pictographs
- Venn Diagram
Daddy Tips: We use a lot of real world graphs like weather reports and stock market. Aside from getting the facts given by the graph, we also try to find patterns to estimate future values.
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