Australian Curriculum Year 3 Practice

Year 3 introduces multiplication facts, unit fractions, formal metric units, and more sophisticated reading and writing. Students begin developing efficient mental strategies and start planning and drafting their own texts.

51 skills across Maths and English, aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Year 3 Maths topics

Mathematics strands and sub-topics covered at the Year 3 level of the Australian Curriculum.

Number

Numbers beyond 10,000
Unit fractions and multiples
Add and subtract using place value
Multiply and divide problems
Estimate quantities
Model with number sentences
Algorithms and patterns

Algebra

Addition and subtraction inverse
Mental strategies for computation
Multiplication facts 3, 4, 5, 10

Measurement

Identify metric units
Measure with metric units
Formal units of time
Read time to the minute
Angles as turns
Dollars and cents

Space

Classify objects by features
2D representations of spaces

Statistics

Frequency tables and data
Compare graphical displays
Guided statistical investigations

Probability

Likely and unlikely events
Repeated chance experiments

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Year 3 English topics

English strands and sub-topics covered at the Year 3 level of the Australian Curriculum.

Language

Language for interacting with others (2 skills)
Text structure and organisation (3 skills)
Language for expressing and developing ideas (6 skills)

11 skills total

Literature

Literature and contexts
Engaging with and responding to literature
Examining literature (2 skills)
Creating literature

5 skills total

Literacy

Texts in context
Interacting with others
Analysing, interpreting and evaluating (3 skills)
Creating texts (3 skills)
Phonic and word knowledge (4 skills)

12 skills total

Sample Year 3 skills

A selection of the 51 skills your child will practise, each with a content descriptor code.

Code	Skill	Area
AC9M3N01	Numbers beyond 10,000 Recognise, represent and order natural numbers using naming and writing conventions for numerals beyond 10 000	General Maths — Number
AC9M3N06	Model with number sentences Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate problems using number sentences and choose calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation	General Maths — Number
AC9M3M01	Identify metric units Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items; use measurements of familiar items and known units to make estimates	General Maths — Measurement
AC9M3M06	Dollars and cents Recognise the relationships between dollars and cents and represent money values in different ways	General Maths — Measurement
AC9M3ST03	Guided statistical investigations Conduct guided statistical investigations involving the collection, representation and interpretation of data for categorical and discrete numerical variables with respect to questions of interest	General Maths — Statistics
AC9E3LA03	Language features for purpose Describe how texts across the curriculum use different language features and structures relevant to their purpose	English — Language
AC9E3LA08	Verbs and tense Understand that verbs are anchored in time through tense	English — Language
AC9E3LE02	Personal and character experiences Discuss connections between personal experiences and character experiences in literary texts and share personal preferences	English — Literature
AC9E3LY02	Contribute to discussions Use interaction skills to contribute to conversations and discussions to share information and ideas	English — Literacy
AC9E3LY07	Plan and deliver presentations Plan, create, rehearse and deliver short oral and/or multimodal presentations to inform, express opinions or tell stories, using a clear structure, details to elaborate ideas, topic-specific and precise vocabulary, visual features, and appropriate tone, pace, pitch and volume	English — Literacy

How PrepHQ helps with Year 3

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Targeted practice

Questions aligned to Year 3 Australian Curriculum standards across Maths and English. Each session focuses on the areas where your child needs the most support.

Clear explanations

Every question comes with a detailed, step-by-step explanation. Your child learns why an answer is correct, not just what it is.

Progress tracking

See which skills are improving and which need more attention. PrepHQ focuses future sessions on the areas that matter most.

Encouraging approach

Practice should build confidence, not pressure. PrepHQ uses encouraging language and celebrates progress at every step.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Australian Curriculum cover in Year 3?

Year 3 Maths covers odd/even numbers, numbers to 10,000, multiplication facts for 2, 3, 5 and 10, unit fractions, metric measurement, and simple chance experiments. English covers sentence structure (clauses, subject-verb agreement), comprehension with evidence, and planning and drafting texts.

Is Year 3 when NAPLAN starts?

Yes, NAPLAN is first taken in Year 3. Practising Australian Curriculum skills aligned to Year 3 standards is an excellent way to build readiness for NAPLAN without adding extra pressure.

What are the key focus areas for Year 3?

Multiplication facts (2, 3, 5, 10 times tables), understanding fractions, reading comprehension with supporting evidence, and writing structured texts are the main focus areas. These skills are foundational for Years 4–6.

What curriculum codes does Year 3 cover?

Year 3 covers codes including VCMNA129–VCMNA139 (Number and Algebra), VCMMG140–VCMMG144 (Measurement and Geometry), VCMSP145–VCMSP148 (Statistics and Probability), and VCELA248–VCELY282 (English).