Grade 3 Ontario Curriculum
Mathematics (Ontario Grade 3 Math Curriculum)
Topics Covered:
Addition & subtraction up to 1000 using advanced strategies.
Introduction to multiplication & division facts (1–10).
Fractions: comparing, identifying, and representing ½, ⅓, ¼, ⅛.
Time: reading clocks to the minute; understanding calendars.
Money: adding/subtracting Canadian currency, making change.
Measurement: perimeter, area basics, length, mass, capacity.
Geometry: identifying polygons, angles, 3D figures.
Data management: bar graphs, pictographs, charts.
What students learn:
Students build strong foundational arithmetic, learn real-world problem solving, and prepare for upper elementary math.
English (Ontario Grade 3 English Curriculum)
Topics Covered:
Reading longer fiction & nonfiction texts with comprehension.
Understanding paragraphs, main ideas, supporting details.
Writing paragraphs, personal narratives, and opinion pieces.
Vocabulary building through context clues and word study.
Grammar: nouns, adjectives, verbs, punctuation rules.
Oral communication through presentations & discussions.
Science (Ontario Grade 3 Science Curriculum)
Topics Covered:
Forces & movement (push, pull, friction, magnetism).
Growth & changes in plants.
Soil, rocks, minerals, and natural resources.
Energy in our daily life (heat, sound, light).
Social Studies (Ontario Grade 3 Social Studies Curriculum)
Topics Covered:
Communities in Ontario: urban, rural, suburban.
Mapping skills: landforms, reading simple maps.
Heritage, identity, Indigenous communities.
Local government and decision-making.
French (Ontario Grade 3 French)
Topics Covered:
Building sentences using familiar vocabulary.
Reading short passages in French.
Everyday conversational vocabulary.
Arts (Ontario Grade 3 Arts)
Topics Covered:
Elements of art: line, shape, form, color, space.
Musical patterns, beat, rhythm
Role play, drama elements, expression.
Health & Physical Education
Topics Covered:
Personal safety, emotional regulation, healthy choices.
Movement skills: agility, coordination, teamwork.