NCERT Mathematics Syllabus for Class-3

NCERT Mathematics Syllabus for Class-3

Geometry (16 hrs.)

SHAPES & SPATIAL UNDERSTANDING

•        Creates shapes through paper folding, paper cutting.

•        Identifies 2-D shapes

•    Describes the various 2-D shapes by counting their sides, corners and diagonals.

•        Makes shapes on the dot-grid using straight lines and curves.

•        Creates shapes using tangram pieces.

•        Matches the properties of two 2-D shapes by observing their sides and corners (vertices).

•        Tiles a given region using a tile of a given shape.

•        Distinguishes between shapes that tile and that do not tile.

•        Intuitive idea of a map. Reads simple maps (not necessarily scaled)

•        Draws some 3D-objects.

Numbers (42 hrs.)

NUMBER SEQUENCE UPTO 1000

•        Reads and writes 3-digit numbers.

•        Expands a number w.r.t. place values.

•        Counts in different ways – starting from any number.

•        Compares numbers.

•        Forms greatest and smallest numbers using given digits.

ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION

•    Adds and subtracts numbers by writing them vertically in the following two cases:

–  without regrouping.

–  with regrouping.

•        Uses the place value in standard algorithm of addition and subtraction.

•  Solves addition and subtraction problems in different situations presented through pictures and stories.

•        Frames problems for addition and subtraction facts.

•        Estimates the sum of, and difference between, two given numbers.

MULTIPLICATION

•        Explains the meaning of multiplication (as repeated addition).

•        Identifies the sign of multiplication.

•        Constructs the multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10

•        Uses multiplication facts in situations.

• Multiplies two digit numbers using standard algorithm and Lattice multiplication algorithm.

DIVISION

•        Explains the meaning of division from context of equal grouping and sharing.

•        Relates division with multiplication.

•        Completes division facts:

–  by grouping

–  by using multiplication tables.

MENTAL ARITHMETIC

•        Adds and subtracts single digit numbers and two digit numbers mentally.

•        Doubles two digit numbers mentally (result not exceeding two digits).

Money (5 hrs.)

•        Converts Rupee to Paise using play money.

•        Adds and subtracts amounts using column addition, and subtraction without regrouping.

•        Makes rate charts and bills.

Measurement (21 hrs.)

LENGTH

•        Appreciates the need for a standard unit.

•  Measures length using appropriate standard units of length by choosing between centimetres and metres.

•  Estimates the length of given objects in standard units and verifies by measuring.

•        Uses a ruler

•        Relates centimetre and metre.

WEIGHT

•        Weighs objects using non standard Units.

•        Appreciates the conservation of weight.

VOLUME

•    Measures and compares the capacity of different containers in terms of non-standard units.

•        Appreciates the conservation of volume.

TIME

•        Reads a calendar to find a particular day and date.

•        Reads the time correct to the hour.

•        Sequences the events chronologically.

Data Handling (6 hrs.)

•        Records data using tally marks.

•        Collects data and represents in terms of pictograph choosing appropriate scale and unit for display through pictographs.

•        Draws conclusions from the data by discussing with the teacher.

Patterns (6 hrs.)

      •        Identifies simple symmetrical shapes and patterns.
 
•        Makes patterns and designs from straight lines and other geometrical shapes.
 
•       Identifies patterns in the numerals for odd and even numbers and in adding
      odd and even numbers.
 
•        Partitions a number in different ways.
 
•        Identifies patterns in his surroundings
 
Identifies patterns in multiplication with, and dividing by 10s.