More addition of three numbers

We have just published another set of worksheets which looks at adding three small numbers mentally. As usual the questions are very specific, concentrating on the concepts needed to complete these as quickly as possible. In this case two of the three numbers will add up to exactly 20, leaving...

Year 3 maths programme: Week 25

Well, it is certainly going to hot up over the coming weeks as we look forward to a warm and sunny summer. Before then, however, there is still some important maths to do and we have just the resources to help along the way. This week we are concentrating on...

Fast multiplying using the 3x, 4x, 5x and 6x tables

This is the next in a continuing series of times table practice for the 3, 4, 5 and 6 times tables, suitable for year 3 children or anyone who has yet to learn them 'off by heart'. Any child who knows their tables off by heart is at a huge...

Year 3 Weekly Maths Programme: Week 24

This is the last week for the Year 3 programme before the Easter Holidays, when we will have a break for a couple of weeks before resuming in the Summer term. There is plenty to get your teeth into this week, including lots more multiplication. Once children have got a...

Finding fractions of shapes

Mention the word fractions to many adults and you will get a negative response as it seems to be one of those subjects that children just 'did not get' at school. All the more reason to proceed slowly with this difficult concept. With this in mind this pair of worksheets...

Year 3 weekly programme: Week 23

As Easter approaches together with the final couple of weekly sets of worksheets we look once again at learning times tables. By the end of year 3 children should ave a good knowledge of the 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x and 10x tables and be able to say them 'off...