Year 3 News
Happy Half Term!
12/02/2026 · No comments yet
MathsWe started our week by learning more about the different ways we can work out calculations without going through all the combinations. We ended the unit and have begun our next unit, Length and Perimeter. Children reviewed their understanding of cm and metres and enjoyed looking at items in the classroom that were below Read More
A busy week of learning
06/02/2026 · No comments yet
MathsIn maths this week, we have been focusing on dividing with and without exchange. We began the week by dividing with exchange using the part-whole model to identify the different values, then using related calculations to work out the answers. We then continued our division journey, working through flexible partitioning, which involved moving the Read More
Once upon a time…
30/01/2026 · No comments yet
We have had another super week in Year 3! The children have loved writing the beginning of their alternative fairytales and were fascinated by magnets in science! MathsIn Maths this week, we have been learning how to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. The children used practical resources to help them understand Read More
Multiplying, mind maps and magnets!
23/01/2026 · 1 comment
MathsThis week in maths, we have been working hard to strengthen our times table knowledge. We began by revisiting the 8 times table as part of our multiplication unit, and used their times tables to calculate different values with the support of bar models. We then explored the 2, 4 and 8 times tables, Read More
Magnets and Multiplication
16/01/2026 · No comments yet
We have had another lovely week in Year 3! The children continue to put their best efforts into their independent work, ask thoughtful questions, give interesting contributions to class discussions and learn something new every day! MathsThe children have been learning their 8 times table in Maths this week. They began by understanding how Read More
Oh yes we did!
09/01/2026 · No comments yet
Happy New Year to everyone! Even though it’s been a 4-day week, it’s been a busy one full of new learning and an exciting trip! MathsWe are continuing with our unit on multiplying and dividing. This week we’ve been working on the 3 and 4 times tables. We began the week by learning to Read More
Poems and Performances
12/12/2025 · No comments yet
MathsThe children started their Multiplication and Division topic in Maths this week, starting with multiplication as equal groups then moving on to understanding arrays. Have a look at the video below as a reminder of arrays, which might help with this week’s homework! The children have also completed their end of term arithmetic and Read More
Poems and puppets!
05/12/2025 · No comments yet
MathsWe’ve had a busy week with numbers! Children looked at inverse operations, reading through word problems and using their understanding to answer a range of word problems involving both addition and subtraction, to find missing calculations and totals, and to compare different values. We then moved on to a new unit on Multiplication and Read More
Year 3 and the Place Between
28/11/2025 · 1 comment
MathsIn Maths this week, the children have been learning how to add and subtract 2 and 3-digit numbers using a formal method. The children needed to ensure their digits were lined up correctly and to exchange where necessary! We then moved on to using our number bonds to 10 to help us work out Read More
A cold week!
21/11/2025 · 1 comment
MathsWe’re continuing with our unit on addition and subtraction, focusing on subtracting crossing 10 and 100 this week. We began the week by using maths apparatus to work out different values, then moved on to the formal method and answered some reasoning and problem-solving questions. The children found crossing 10 quite tricky, so we Read More
