Manitoba · Grade 3

Mathematics, Grade 3

Manitoba’s Grade 3 math course, from Number to Statistics and Probability.

Units
4
Lessons
10
Skills
43
Provincial exam
None
Official curriculum
Manitoba Education

Unit by unit

Every skill in the course, with its official code.

Unit 1 · 24 skills

Number

Numbers to 1000

Adding and Subtracting to 1000

Multiplication and Division to 5 x 5

Beginning Fractions

The official wording · 24 outcomes
3.N.1
Say the number sequence between any two given numbers forward and backward n from 0 to 1000 by n 10s or 100s, using any starting point n 5s, using starting points that are multiples of 5 n 25s, using starting points that are multiples of 25
3.N.1
n from 0 to 100 by n 3s, using starting points that are multiples of 3 n 4s, using starting points that are multiples of 4
3.N.2
Represent and describe numbers to 1000, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
3.N.2
Represent and describe numbers to 1000, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
3.N.3
Compare and order numbers to 1000.
3.N.4
Estimate quantities less than 1000 using referents.
3.N.5
Illustrate, concretely and pictorially, the meaning of place value for numerals to 1000.
3.N.6
Describe and apply mental mathematics strategies for adding two 2-digit numerals, such as n adding from left to right n taking one addend to the nearest multiple of ten and then compensating
3.N.6
Describe and apply mental mathematics strategies for adding two 2-digit numerals, such as n using doubles
3.N.7
Describe and apply mental mathematics strategies for subtracting two 2-digit numerals, such as n taking the subtrahend to the nearest multiple of ten and then compensating n thinking of addition
3.N.7
Describe and apply mental mathematics strategies for subtracting two 2-digit numerals, such as n using doubles
3.N.8
Apply estimation strategies to predict sums and differences of two 2-digit numerals in a problem-solving context.
3.N.9
Demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of numbers with answers to 1000 (limited to 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numerals) by n using personal strategies for adding and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives
3.N.9
n creating and solving problems in contexts that involve addition and subtraction of numbers concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
3.N.10
Apply mental math strategies to determine addition facts and related subtraction facts to 18 (9 + 9).
3.N.11
Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication to 5 × 5 by n representing and explaining multiplication using equal grouping and arrays n modelling multiplication using concrete and visual representations, and recording the process symbolically
3.N.11
Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication to 5 × 5 by n relating multiplication to repeated addition
3.N.11
Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication to 5 × 5 by n creating and solving problems in context that involve multiplication n relating multiplication to division
3.N.12
Demonstrate an understanding of division by n representing and explaining division using equal sharing and equal grouping n modelling equal sharing and equal grouping using concrete and visual representations, and recording the process symbolically
3.N.12
Demonstrate an understanding of division by n relating division to repeated subtraction
3.N.12
Demonstrate an understanding of division by n creating and solving problems in context that involve equal sharing and equal grouping n relating division to multiplication
3.N.13
Demonstrate an understanding of fractions by n explaining that a fraction represents a portion of a whole divided into equal parts
3.N.13
Demonstrate an understanding of fractions by n describing situations in which fractions are used
3.N.13
Demonstrate an understanding of fractions by n comparing fractions of the same whole with like denominators

Key ideas

  1. Skip-counting by 100s (100, 200, 300...) and 10s counts large amounts fast.

  2. Adding left to right: for 23 + 46, think 20 + 40 and 3 + 6.

  3. Multiplication means equal groups: 4 x 3 is four groups of 3.

  4. A fraction shows equal parts of a whole.

  5. We can count by 25s (25, 50, 75, 100), like counting quarters.

Watch out for

  • Losing the jump size across a hundreds boundary.
  • Forgetting to compensate after rounding.
  • Making unequal groups for multiplication.

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Unit 2 · 6 skills

Patterns and Relations

Increasing and Decreasing Patterns

One-Step Equations

The official wording · 6 outcomes
3.PR.1
Demonstrate an understanding of increasing patterns by n describing n extending patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, and numbers (to 1000).
3.PR.1
Demonstrate an understanding of increasing patterns by n comparing n creating patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, and numbers (to 1000).
3.PR.2
Demonstrate an understanding of decreasing patterns by n describing n extending patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, and numbers (starting from 1000 or less).
3.PR.2
Demonstrate an understanding of decreasing patterns by n comparing n creating patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, and numbers (starting from 1000 or less).
3.PR.3
Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations involving symbols representing an unknown number.
3.PR.3
Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations involving symbols representing an unknown number.

Key ideas

  1. We describe an increasing pattern by its starting point and rule.

  2. A symbol like a triangle stands for an unknown number.

  3. We can extend the pattern and find missing elements.

  4. The unknown has only one value that makes the equation true.

  5. We can compare patterns of counting by 2s, 5s, or 10s.

Watch out for

  • Changing the step size partway.
  • Thinking the symbol can be any number.
  • Confusing increasing with decreasing.

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Unit 3 · 10 skills

Shape and Space

Time and the Calendar

Length, Mass, and Perimeter

3-D Objects and Polygons

The official wording · 10 outcomes
3.SS.1
Relate the passage of time to common activities using non- standard and standard units (minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years).
3.SS.2
Relate the number of seconds to a minute, the number of minutes to an hour, and the number of days to a month in a problem-solving context.
3.SS.3
Demonstrate an understanding of measuring length (cm, m) by Q Q selecting and justifying referents for the units cm and m Q Q modelling and describing the relationship between the units cm and m
3.SS.3
Demonstrate an understanding of measuring length (cm, m) by Q Q estimating length using referents Q Q measuring and recording length, width, and height
3.SS.4
Demonstrate an understanding of measuring mass (g, kg) by n selecting and justifying referents for the units g and kg n modelling and describing the relationship between the units g and kg
3.SS.4
Demonstrate an understanding of measuring mass (g, kg) by n estimating mass using referents n measuring and recording mass
3.SS.5
Demonstrate an understanding of perimeter of regular and irregular shapes by n estimating perimeter using referents for centimetre or metre n measuring and recording perimeter (cm, m)
3.SS.5
Demonstrate an understanding of perimeter of regular and irregular shapes by n constructing different shapes for a given perimeter (cm, m) to demonstrate that many shapes are possible for a perimeter
3.SS.6
Describe 3-D objects according to the shape of the faces, and the number of edges and vertices.
3.SS.7
Sort regular and irregular polygons, including n triangles n quadrilaterals n pentagons n hexagons n octagons according to the number of sides.

Key ideas

  1. Some activities take minutes, some hours, days, months, or years.

  2. A centimetre is about a fingernail width; a metre is about a big step.

  3. A face is a flat surface, an edge is where two faces meet, a vertex is a corner.

  4. A personal referent, like a favourite song, helps sense how long a minute is.

  5. 100 centimetres make 1 metre.

Watch out for

  • Matching activities to the wrong time unit.
  • Thinking a metre is only a little longer than a centimetre.
  • Confusing edges and vertices.

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Unit 4 · 3 skills

Statistics and Probability

Data and Bar Graphs

The official wording · 3 outcomes
3.SP.1
Collect first-hand data and organize it using n tally marks n line plots n charts n lists to answer questions.
3.SP.1
Collect first-hand data and organize it using n tally marks n line plots n charts n lists to answer questions.
3.SP.2
Construct, label, and interpret bar graphs to solve problems.

Key ideas

  1. We can organize data with tally marks, line plots, charts, or lists.

  2. A line plot stacks marks above a number line to show how many.

  3. We read a line plot, chart, or list to answer questions.

  4. Questions like 'which had the most?' come straight from the data.

  5. A bar graph uses bars with a title and labelled axes to show data.

Watch out for

  • Losing count while tallying.
  • Stacking line-plot marks unevenly.
  • Answering from memory instead of reading the data.

Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit

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The official curriculum

This page follows Manitoba’s own curriculum for Mathematics, Grade 3.

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Questions about Mathematics, Grade 3

What is Mathematics, Grade 3?

Manitoba’s Grade 3 math course: 4 units and 43 skills, from Number to Statistics and Probability.

What units are in Mathematics, Grade 3?

1. Number, 2. Patterns and Relations, 3. Shape and Space and 4. Statistics and Probability.

Is there a provincial exam for Mathematics, Grade 3?

No. Manitoba gives no provincial exam for Mathematics, Grade 3.

What comes after Mathematics, Grade 3?

Mathematics, Grade 4.

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