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Year 3 and the Place Between
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
Read newsA cold week!
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
Read newsA Trip to the Synagogue!
We have had another great week in Year 3, with the highlight being out trip to the Synagogue! MathsIn Maths this week, the children have been learning how to use a column method to add 3 digit numbers with exchanges. Although many found it tricky to begin with, all children showed fantastic perseverance and Read More
Read newsWelcome back
MathsWe are continuing to learn about addition and subtraction, and this week our focus has been on adding and subtracting numbers with no exchange using the formal method. Children created different values using place-value grids and then moved on to represent their answers using the formal method. Next week, we will move on to Read More
Read newsHappy Half-Term!
We have had a fantastic half-term and have loved getting to know the children! We are so impressed with how hard they have all worked and we’re already looking forward to next half-term! MathsIn Maths this week, the children have been learning how to subtract 1s and 10s where they have to cross tens Read More
Read newsA busy week
MathsIt’s been a busy week in maths! The children started the week quite confident in adding and subtracting 100s and spotting patterns in calculations. We ended the week by adding 1s across a 10. Children used maths resources to exchange and then looked at ways to break down the single digit that is being Read More
Read newsStone Age Day
This week was Stone Age Day in Year 3 and what a fantastic day it was! Have a look at what we got up to! Cave PaintingsCave paintings from the Stone Age have been found all over the world and the children enjoyed looking at some examples of them today, before creating their own! Read More
Read newsMoments later.. we were in…
MathsThis week, we have come to the end of our first maths unit on Place Value. Throughout the week, children continued their work on comparing numbers to 1000 and used their understanding to order them in both ascending and descending order. Children then ended the week by counting in 50s and enjoyed completing tasks Read More
Read newsAs I stepped into Year 3 this week…
MathsThe children are nearing the end of their Place Value topic and this week, they have focused on number lines up to 1000 and comparing numbers up to 1000. The children had to use their understanding of 3-digit numbers to help them complete number lines and estimate where numbers should go on number lines. Read More
Read newsDear diary, it’s been a wet week!
Maths This week, the children continued their learning of place value, focusing on partitioning numbers up to 1000 using the base-10 and part-whole models. Children worked independently and in pairs, creating different three-digit numbers and partitioning them into hundreds, tens and ones. Once they were confident, they used strategies to partition the same number Read More
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