GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Year 3 Maths

What Will Children Learn This Year?

Year 3 introduces larger numbers, formal written methods, and fractions. Children also develop multiplication and division skills and explore geometry.

Key Learning Across the Year

Autumn Term

  • Place Value: Numbers up to 1,000.
  • Addition & Subtraction: Column methods.
  • Times Tables: 2, 4, and 8.
  • Mental Strategies: Efficient calculation methods.

Spring Term

  • Multiplication & Division: Scaling and distributive law.
  • Fractions: Unit and non-unit fractions.
  • Geometry: Right angles and properties of shapes.

Summer Term

  • Fractions: Adding and subtracting fractions.
  • Measurement: Time and length.
  • Geometry: Parallel and perpendicular lines.

How We Support Learning

  • Daily fluency sessions.
  • Visual models and practical resources.
  • Problem-solving activities linked to real-life situations.

How You Can Help at Home

  • Practice times tables regularly.
  • Explore fractions in cooking and sharing.
  • Discuss shapes and angles in everyday objects.