Irish Curriculum · 3rd Class Maths

3rd Class Maths Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year 3rd Class Maths lesson plan aligned to the Primary Mathematics Curriculum in Ireland. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering place value and big numbers, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division by 2 to 9, fractions, decimals, money, time, length, weight, capacity and area, 2-D and 3-D shapes, symmetry, lines and angles, chance, data and patterns.

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September · Place value & Exploring big numbers & Addition

3rd Class Maths — September Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Mathematics)		Place value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 1: Place valuePlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 1: Place valuePlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 1: Place value 2: Exploring big numbers
September 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Place value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 2: Exploring big numbersPlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 2: Exploring big numbersPlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 3: Addition
September 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Place value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 3: AdditionPlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 3: AdditionPlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
September 4th week
(Mathematics)		Place value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPlace value & Exploring big numbers & Addition Applied Practice Task
October · 2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data

3rd Class Maths — October Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Mathematics)		2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 1: 2-D shapes2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 1: 2-D shapes2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 1: 2-D shapes 2: Subtraction
October 2nd week
(Mathematics)		2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 2: Subtraction2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 2: Subtraction2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 3: Data
October 3rd week
(Mathematics)		2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 3: Data2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 3: Data2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
October 4th week
(Mathematics)		2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz2-D shapes & Subtraction & Data Applied Practice Task
November · Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8

3rd Class Maths — November Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Mathematics)		Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 1: Overcoming the zeros!Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 1: Overcoming the zeros!Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 1: Overcoming the zeros! 2: Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8
November 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 2: Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 2: Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 3: Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8
November 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 3: Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 3: Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
November 4th week
(Mathematics)		Overcoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizOvercoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizOvercoming the zeros! & Multiplication 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 & Division 1 – By 2, 4 and 8 Applied Practice Task
December · Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1

3rd Class Maths — December Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Mathematics)		Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 1: SymmetrySymmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 1: SymmetrySymmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 1: Symmetry 2: Fractions 1
December 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 2: Fractions 1Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 2: Fractions 1Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 3: Money 1
December 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 3: Money 1Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 3: Money 1Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
December 4th week
(Mathematics)		Symmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizSymmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizSymmetry & Fractions 1 & Money 1 Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Warm up and connect

Start with a quick number talk or maths game linked to the week’s 3rd Class topic.

25 minutes

Model and practise

Explore the idea with concrete materials and visuals, then practise with guided and independent questions.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short check-in activity so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for 3rd Class Maths

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each 3rd Class maths topic in the order it comes up in school.

Practice problems & quizzes

Practice problems, concept reviews and quizzes matched to each week of the plan.

Maths games & real-world tasks

Maths games and real-world applications that keep practice engaging.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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