Seychelles Primary 3 Curriculum - Mathematics

The Seychelles Primary 3 Mathematics curriculum aims to build a solid foundation in mathematical concepts and skills. The "Cracking Maths" textbook series is used in primary schools, including Primary 3. The following attainment targets outline the specific learning objectives for Primary 3 Mathematics, as detailed in the "Attainment Targets for Primary National Curriculum (2015)" document from the Ministry of Education.

Number and Algebra

• Number and Place Value:
• Count from 0 in multiples of 4, 8, and 50.
• Find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number.
• Investigate the conditions for odd or even numbers.
• Represent, order, and model numbers to at least 10,000.
• Apply place value to partition, rearrange, and regroup numbers up to 10,000.
• Read and write numbers up to 10,000 in words and figures.
• Solve number problems involving these concepts.
• Add and subtract numbers with up to three digits using formal written methods.
• Use inverse operations to check answers.
• Solve problems, including missing number problems.
• Recall addition and related subtraction facts.
• Recall multiplication and division facts for 3, 4, and 8 multiplication tables.
• Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division.
• Solve problems involving multiplication and division.
• Fractions:
• Model and represent unit fractions (1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 1/5) and their multiples.
• Count up and down in tenths.
• Recognize and show equivalent fractions with small denominators using diagrams.
• Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole.
• Compare and order fractions with the same and different denominators.
• Solve problems involving fractions.
• Money:
• Represent money values in multiple ways.
• Count change required for simple transactions to the nearest five cents.
• Add and subtract amounts of money to give change using rupees and cents.
• Patterns and Algebra:
• Describe number patterns resulting from addition and subtraction.
• Create number patterns resulting from addition or subtraction.

Measurement and Geometry

• Units of Measurement:
• Measure, order, and compare objects using metric units of length (m/cm/mm), mass (kg/g), and volume/capacity (l/ml).
• Measure the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes.
• Tell time to the minute and investigate relationships between units of time.
• Record and compare time in terms of seconds, minutes, and hours.
• Use vocabulary related to time (o'clock, am/pm, morning, afternoon, noon, midnight).
• Know the number of seconds in a minute and the number of days in each month, year, and leap year.
• Compare durations of events.
• Shape:
• Recognize angles as a property of shape or a description of a turn.
• Identify angles in relation to rotation and make comparisons.
• Identify acute, obtuse, and right angles.
• Identify horizontal and vertical lines, pairs of perpendicular and parallel lines.
• Make models of 3-D objects and describe their key features.
• Location and Transformation:
• Create and interpret simple grid maps to show position and pathways.
• Identify symmetry in the environment.

Statistics and Probability

• Chance:
• Conduct chance experiments, identify and describe possible outcomes, and recognize variation in results.
• Handling Data:
• Identify data sources and plan methods of data collection and recording.
• Collect data, organize into categories, and create displays using lists, tables, picture graphs, and simple column graphs and bar charts.
• Interpret information from different data sources to solve one-step and two-step problems.