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Year 3 Maths Term 3 Unit Plan

Year 3 · Maths · Term 3

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Week 1 Lesson 1: Represent numbers beyond 10 000 using place value

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value to represent, compare and reason about numbers.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent numbers using place value.
  • I can compare numbers and explain the size of each part.
  • I can use estimation to check if an answer is reasonable.

Week 1 Lesson 2: Partition and rename four-digit numbers

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value to represent, compare and reason about numbers.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent numbers using place value.
  • I can compare numbers and explain the size of each part.
  • I can use estimation to check if an answer is reasonable.

Week 1 Lesson 3: Order and compare numbers on number lines

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value to represent, compare and reason about numbers.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent numbers using place value.
  • I can compare numbers and explain the size of each part.
  • I can use estimation to check if an answer is reasonable.

Week 1 Lesson 4: Round numbers to estimate totals

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value to represent, compare and reason about numbers.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent numbers using place value.
  • I can compare numbers and explain the size of each part.
  • I can use estimation to check if an answer is reasonable.

Week 1 Lesson 5: Week 1 checkpoint: place value reasoning

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value to represent, compare and reason about numbers.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent numbers using place value.
  • I can compare numbers and explain the size of each part.
  • I can use estimation to check if an answer is reasonable.

Week 2 Lesson 6: Add using compensation and friendly numbers

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient strategy.
  • I can show my working using numbers, diagrams or words.
  • I can check my answer and explain my strategy.

Week 2 Lesson 7: Subtract using jump and split strategies

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient strategy.
  • I can show my working using numbers, diagrams or words.
  • I can check my answer and explain my strategy.

Week 2 Lesson 8: Solve missing number addition equations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient strategy.
  • I can show my working using numbers, diagrams or words.
  • I can check my answer and explain my strategy.

Week 2 Lesson 9: Choose strategies for two-step number problems

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient strategy.
  • I can show my working using numbers, diagrams or words.
  • I can check my answer and explain my strategy.

Week 2 Lesson 10: Week 2 checkpoint: additive strategies

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient strategy.
  • I can show my working using numbers, diagrams or words.
  • I can check my answer and explain my strategy.

Week 3 Lesson 11: Recall multiplication facts for 3s, 4s and 5s

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use multiplication and division facts to solve problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent equal groups using arrays or diagrams.
  • I can use related facts to solve multiplication or division problems.
  • I can explain the fact or strategy I used.

Week 3 Lesson 12: Use arrays to compare multiplication facts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use multiplication and division facts to solve problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent equal groups using arrays or diagrams.
  • I can use related facts to solve multiplication or division problems.
  • I can explain the fact or strategy I used.

Week 3 Lesson 13: Connect division to equal groups and arrays

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use multiplication and division facts to solve problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent equal groups using arrays or diagrams.
  • I can use related facts to solve multiplication or division problems.
  • I can explain the fact or strategy I used.

Week 3 Lesson 14: Use related facts to solve division problems

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use multiplication and division facts to solve problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent equal groups using arrays or diagrams.
  • I can use related facts to solve multiplication or division problems.
  • I can explain the fact or strategy I used.

Week 3 Lesson 15: Week 3 checkpoint: multiplication and division reasoning

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use multiplication and division facts to solve problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent equal groups using arrays or diagrams.
  • I can use related facts to solve multiplication or division problems.
  • I can explain the fact or strategy I used.

Week 4 Lesson 16: Describe additive and multiplicative patterns

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient strategy.
  • I can show my working using numbers, diagrams or words.
  • I can check my answer and explain my strategy.

Week 4 Lesson 17: Find missing terms in number patterns

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe patterns and represent rules using number sentences.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify the rule in a pattern.
  • I can find missing terms.
  • I can write a number sentence to represent a pattern.

Week 4 Lesson 18: Create number sentences for pattern rules

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe patterns and represent rules using number sentences.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify the rule in a pattern.
  • I can find missing terms.
  • I can write a number sentence to represent a pattern.

Week 4 Lesson 19: Compare pattern rules and explain change

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe patterns and represent rules using number sentences.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify the rule in a pattern.
  • I can find missing terms.
  • I can write a number sentence to represent a pattern.

Week 4 Lesson 20: Week 4 checkpoint: algebraic thinking

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe patterns and represent rules using number sentences.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify the rule in a pattern.
  • I can find missing terms.
  • I can write a number sentence to represent a pattern.

Week 5 Lesson 21: Represent halves, quarters and eighths in shapes

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent and compare unit fractions in different ways.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent unit fractions of the same whole.
  • I can compare fractions using diagrams or number lines.
  • I can explain my reasoning using fraction language.

Week 5 Lesson 22: Place unit fractions on number lines

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent and compare unit fractions in different ways.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent unit fractions of the same whole.
  • I can compare fractions using diagrams or number lines.
  • I can explain my reasoning using fraction language.

Week 5 Lesson 23: Compare fractions with the same whole

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent and compare unit fractions in different ways.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent unit fractions of the same whole.
  • I can compare fractions using diagrams or number lines.
  • I can explain my reasoning using fraction language.

Week 5 Lesson 24: Solve fraction problems in everyday contexts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent and compare unit fractions in different ways.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent unit fractions of the same whole.
  • I can compare fractions using diagrams or number lines.
  • I can explain my reasoning using fraction language.

Week 5 Lesson 25: Week 5 checkpoint: fractions and reasoning

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent and compare unit fractions in different ways.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent unit fractions of the same whole.
  • I can compare fractions using diagrams or number lines.
  • I can explain my reasoning using fraction language.

Week 6 Lesson 26: Measure length and calculate simple perimeters

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 6 Lesson 27: Measure and compare mass and capacity

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 6 Lesson 28: Tell time to the minute and solve elapsed time problems

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 6 Lesson 29: Represent money amounts and calculate totals

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 6 Lesson 30: Week 6 checkpoint: measurement, time and money

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 7 Lesson 31: Identify angles as measures of turn

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 7 Lesson 32: Compare angles to right angles

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use directions, maps and angles to describe position and movement.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use directional language accurately.
  • I can identify or compare angles as turns.
  • I can create or follow a pathway on a grid or map.

Week 7 Lesson 33: Follow and create grid map pathways

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use directions, maps and angles to describe position and movement.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use directional language accurately.
  • I can identify or compare angles as turns.
  • I can create or follow a pathway on a grid or map.

Week 7 Lesson 34: Use directions and scale on simple maps

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 7 Lesson 35: Week 7 checkpoint: space, maps and angles

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use directions, maps and angles to describe position and movement.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use directional language accurately.
  • I can identify or compare angles as turns.
  • I can create or follow a pathway on a grid or map.

Week 8 Lesson 36: Use chance language to describe events

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe chance events and represent data from investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can describe the chance of an event.
  • I can collect data for a question or experiment.
  • I can represent and interpret data displays.

Week 8 Lesson 37: Conduct simple chance experiments

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe chance events and represent data from investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can describe the chance of an event.
  • I can collect data for a question or experiment.
  • I can represent and interpret data displays.

Week 8 Lesson 38: Pose survey questions and collect data

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe chance events and represent data from investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can describe the chance of an event.
  • I can collect data for a question or experiment.
  • I can represent and interpret data displays.

Week 8 Lesson 39: Create tables, picture graphs and column graphs

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe chance events and represent data from investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can describe the chance of an event.
  • I can collect data for a question or experiment.
  • I can represent and interpret data displays.

Week 8 Lesson 40: Week 8 checkpoint: chance and data displays

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe chance events and represent data from investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can describe the chance of an event.
  • I can collect data for a question or experiment.
  • I can represent and interpret data displays.

Week 9 Lesson 41: Plan a mini-investigation with a maths question

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to plan, solve and explain mathematical investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can plan a mathematical question.
  • I can use evidence to solve a problem.
  • I can explain my conclusion clearly.

Week 9 Lesson 42: Use measurement data to make decisions

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 9 Lesson 43: Solve marketplace problems with money and operations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical measurement problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable unit or tool.
  • I can record and compare measurements.
  • I can solve a practical measurement, time or money problem.

Week 9 Lesson 44: Design a map challenge using directions and turns

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use directions, maps and angles to describe position and movement.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use directional language accurately.
  • I can identify or compare angles as turns.
  • I can create or follow a pathway on a grid or map.

Week 9 Lesson 45: Week 9 checkpoint: modelling and problem solving

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to plan, solve and explain mathematical investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can plan a mathematical question.
  • I can use evidence to solve a problem.
  • I can explain my conclusion clearly.

Week 10 Lesson 46: Review place value and operations strategies

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value to represent, compare and reason about numbers.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent numbers using place value.
  • I can compare numbers and explain the size of each part.
  • I can use estimation to check if an answer is reasonable.

Week 10 Lesson 47: Review fractions, money and measurement

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent and compare unit fractions in different ways.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent unit fractions of the same whole.
  • I can compare fractions using diagrams or number lines.
  • I can explain my reasoning using fraction language.

Week 10 Lesson 48: Review space, chance and data

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use directions, maps and angles to describe position and movement.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use directional language accurately.
  • I can identify or compare angles as turns.
  • I can create or follow a pathway on a grid or map.

Week 10 Lesson 49: Complete the Term 3 maths investigation

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to plan, solve and explain mathematical investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can plan a mathematical question.
  • I can use evidence to solve a problem.
  • I can explain my conclusion clearly.

Week 10 Lesson 50: Term 3 assessment and reflection

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to review Year 3 maths strategies and explain our thinking clearly.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a suitable strategy.
  • I can show my thinking clearly.
  • I can reflect on what I understand and what I need to practise.

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