Class III mathematics imparts fundamental skills in students that are an important part of a child’s math learning. It develops skills that enables them to work with bigger numbers and advanced concepts related to geometry, arithmetic and numbers. In Class III mathematics the basic operations of single-digit addition or subtraction shift to word problems that require students to understand how these computational methods are applied and how to interpret them in different scenarios.

Class III Mathematics Syllabus

Class III Mathematics syllabus intends to help young learners acquire all mathematical concepts with ease. It comprises topics related to shapes, numbers, addition, subtraction, and more. The general syllabus of Class III mathematics is outlined as follows.

Geometry (Shapes and Spatial Understanding)

• Recognizing two-dimensional shapes (2D shapes).
• Creating shapes by paper folding and paper cutting.
• Describing 2d shapes by stating their corners, sides and diagonals.
• Making shapes on dot grid using straight linesand curves.
• Creating shapes using tangram
• Matching the properties of 2d shapes by observing their sides and vertices (corners).
• Tiling a given region using a tile of a given shape.
• Distinguishing between shapes that tile and that do not tile.
• Reading simple maps.
• Drawing 3d objects.

Numbers (Number Sequence up to 1000)

• Reading and Writing 3-digit numbers.
• Expanding a number with respect to place values.
• Counting in different ways starting from any number.
• Comparing numbers.
• Forming greatest and smallest numbers using the given digits.

Addition and Subtraction

• Adding and subtracting numbers by writing them vertically with regrouping and without regrouping.
• Using the place value in standard algorithm of addition and subtraction.
• Solving addition and subtraction problems in different situations shown through stories and pictures.
• Framing problems for addition and subtraction facts.
• Estimating the sum, the difference between two numbers.

Multiplication

• Explaining the meaning of multiplicationas repeated addition.
• Identifying the sign of multiplication and constructing multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10.
• Using multiplication facts in situations.
• Multiplying two-digit numbers using the standard algorithm and Lattice multiplication algorithm.

Division

• Explaining the meaning of divisionwith respect to grouping and sharing.
• Relating multiplication with division.
• Completing division facts by grouping and by using multiplication tables.

Mental Arithmetic

• Adding and subtracting single-digit numbers and two-digit numbers mentally.
• Doubling two-digit numbers mentally in which the sum should not go beyond two digits.

Money

• Converting Rupee to paise using play money.
• Adding and subtracting amounts using column addition and subtraction without regrouping.
• Making rate charts and bills.

Measurement (Length)

• Appreciating the need for a standard unit.
• Measuring length using appropriate standard units by choosing between meters and centimeters.
• Estimating the length of a given object in standard units and verifying by measuring.
• Using a ruler and relating meters and centimeters.

Measurement (Weight)

• Weighing objects using non-standard units.
• Appreciating the conservation of weight.

Measurement (Volume)

• Measuring and comparing the capacity of different containers in terms of non-standard units.
• Appreciating the conservation of volume.

Time

• Reading a calendarto find a particular day and date.
• Reading the timecorrect to the hour.
• Sequencing the events chronologically.

Data handling

• Recording datausing tally marks.
• Collecting data and representing in terms of pictograph choosing the appropriate scale and unit to display through pictographs.
• Drawing conclusions from the data by discussing it with the teacher.

Pattern

• Identifying simple symmetrical shapes and patterns.
• Making patterns and designs from straight lines and other geometrical shapes.
• Identifying patterns in the numerals for odd numbersand even numbers.
• Identifying patterns in the surroundings.
• Identifying patterns in multiplication with and division by 10s.

The Class III Mathematics syllabus can be covered by following the topics given above and also by relating the topics with the day-to-day scenarios. This will make the topic interesting and also help the students gain confidence while solving the questions.