UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 3

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 3: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Start from the board specification and work topic by topic before full papers.

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Status

KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work

Mathematics Year 3: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 3Mathematics

SUBJECT STUDY HUB

The complete subject route on one page

Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.

units: 4
chapters: 8
subtopics: 24
source review: 2026-07-16

Recommended route

Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.

Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.

Start the first chapter

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Number and calculation2 chapters+

1. Numbers to 1,000

3 points

place value

compare

round to 10 or 100

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Written and mental operations

3 points

addition

subtraction

estimate and check

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Multiplication, division and fractions2 chapters+

1. 3, 4 and 8 times tables

3 points

arrays

remainders

two-step problems

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Unit and non-unit fractions

3 points

number line

equivalence

add same denominators

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Measurement and geometry2 chapters+

1. Length, perimeter, mass, capacity and time

3 points

convert

measure

duration

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Angles, lines and 2D/3D shapes

3 points

right angle

parallel and perpendicular

properties

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Data and reasoning2 chapters+

1. Bar charts and tables

3 points

scales

compare

difference

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Multi-step problem solving

3 points

choose operations

represent

justify

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Mathematical fluency

2Reasoning and explanation

3Problem solving

4Representations and models

5Estimation and checking

Recommended practice

NEXT STEP

Find a tutorOpen tutors matched to this subject and continue with a profile or message.Post a lesson requestDescribe the year, chapter, and goal so the right tutors can respond.Daily materialOpen daily explainers, exercises, and practical posts without mixing them with study guides.

Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-16

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 3

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 3: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Start from the board specification and work topic by topic before full papers.

Back to year

Status

KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work

Mathematics Year 3: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 3Mathematics

SUBJECT STUDY HUB

The complete subject route on one page

Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.

units: 4
chapters: 8
subtopics: 24
source review: 2026-07-16

Recommended route

Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.

Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.

Start the first chapter

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Number and calculation2 chapters+

1. Numbers to 1,000

3 points

place value

compare

round to 10 or 100

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Written and mental operations

3 points

addition

subtraction

estimate and check

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Multiplication, division and fractions2 chapters+

1. 3, 4 and 8 times tables

3 points

arrays

remainders

two-step problems

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Unit and non-unit fractions

3 points

number line

equivalence

add same denominators

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Measurement and geometry2 chapters+

1. Length, perimeter, mass, capacity and time

3 points

convert

measure

duration

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Angles, lines and 2D/3D shapes

3 points

right angle

parallel and perpendicular

properties

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Data and reasoning2 chapters+

1. Bar charts and tables

3 points

scales

compare

difference

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Multi-step problem solving

3 points

choose operations

represent

justify

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Mathematical fluency

2Reasoning and explanation

3Problem solving

4Representations and models

5Estimation and checking

Recommended practice

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-16