Grade 3

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This Grade 3 Mathematics curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in numeracy, transitioning students from basic counting to complex operations with whole numbers up to 999 and fractions. Through practical activities, learners apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios involving money, time, and standard measurements of length, weight, and capacity.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving renaming and factors.
  • Geometry fundamentals including 2D shape properties, perimeter, and symmetry.
  • Data interpretation using pictograms and algebraic thinking with open sentences.

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This Grade 3 English course builds a strong literacy foundation through advanced phonics, cursive writing, and essential grammar instruction. Students will master complex tenses and sentence structures while analyzing plot, character, and values across diverse reading materials ranging from poetry to maps.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Phonics & Fluency: Mastery of vowel sounds, silent letters, and reading with correct intonation.
  • Grammar & Mechanics: Understanding sentence types, parts of speech, and advanced tenses like the present perfect.
  • Reading Comprehension: Analyzing heroes, enemies, and settings in stories, as well as interpreting maps and charts.
  • Creative Writing: Developing stories from pictures, writing reports, and practicing legible cursive handwriting.
  • Oral Communication: Engaging in role-play, dialogues, and listening comprehension exercises.

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This comprehensive Grade 3 Social Studies course guides students through the foundations of community living, exploring family dynamics, cultural traditions, and the responsibilities of good citizenship. Learners will develop vital life skills ranging from health awareness and first aid to road safety and crime prevention. Additionally, the curriculum broadens horizons through introductions to geography, history, and government functions, fostering a well-rounded understanding of society.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Family and Culture: Understanding nuclear and extended families, and diverse marriage traditions.
  • Health and Safety: Drug awareness, preventing common illnesses, road safety, and applying first aid.
  • Civic Responsibility: National identity, respecting symbols, understanding security agencies, and avoiding criminal behavior.
  • General Knowledge: Geography, natural resources, communication methods, and the role of government.

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This Grade 3 Basic Science and Technology curriculum provides an engaging introduction to the natural world, everyday technology, and foundational computing skills. Students will explore scientific concepts ranging from the solar system and geological changes to the properties of soil, water, and air. Additionally, the program builds early digital literacy by teaching students about the history of calculating devices, input/output devices, and computer system units. 

Key focus areas of the curriculum include:

  • Environmental exploration and standard measurements of length, mass, and time.
  • Living and non-living things, including plant and animal life cycles.
  • Developed and underdeveloped forms of technology, alongside light energy.
  • Basic computer operations, hardware components, and data storage devices.

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This Grade 3 Physical and Health Education curriculum is designed to help young learners develop fundamental motor skills, physical fitness, and vital safety awareness. Students will participate in interactive physical activities while also learning crucial health concepts like environmental hygiene and basic first aid. The key focus areas of this comprehensive subject include:

  • Basic Movement: Practicing fundamental movement patterns (like crawling and galloping) and building fitness components such as strength and endurance
  • Sports and Games: Learning techniques and safety rules for athletics, swimming, and ball games like football, tennis, and basketball
  • Health and Safety: Understanding how to prevent noise and chemical pollution, alongside learning the essential duties and qualities of a first aider

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This Grade 3 Creative Arts curriculum offers an engaging, hands-on learning experience that nurtures young imaginations. It immerses students in a vibrant blend of visual arts, dramatic performance, and cultural appreciation. Key focus areas of this comprehensive subject include:

  • Arts and Crafts: Drawing nature, exploring line designs, and modelling objects with clay or plasticine.
  • Performing Arts & Entertainment: Scripting, improvising, and staging dramatic sketches based on stories and folktales.
  • Customs and Traditions: Discovering the rich heritage of traditional fabrics, dresses, and fashion accessories.

Equip your students with the artistic skills and cultural awareness they need to express themselves confidently.

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Sample Timetable

Day | TimeMorningAfternoon
MondayGeneral Mathematics
TuesdayEnglish Language
WednesdaySocial StudiesPhysical and Health Education
ThursdayBasic Science and Technology
FridayCreative Arts