Unit 3 Overview
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Overview of Unit 3 from Cambridge Primary Mathematics Learner's Book 3
Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction
This unit focuses on developing students' understanding of addition and
subtraction through a variety of techniques, including adding and subtracting money.
Learners will enhance their ability to solve problems involving two- and three-digit
numbers and apply their skills to real-world contexts, such as handling money. The unit
emphasizes improving mental math strategies and written calculation methods to help
students approach more complex problems with confidence.
Key Learning Areas:
1. Addition Strategies:
o Learners will practice adding two- and three-digit numbers, using efficient strategies such
as breaking numbers into parts (place value) and using number bonds.
o They will focus on mental addition techniques, such as rounding and splitting numbers to
add mentally.
o Adding Money: Students will apply their addition skills to real-world money problems,
such as adding amounts of currency to find totals.
2. Subtraction Strategies:
o Students will learn to subtract two- and three-digit numbers using place value and
counting backwards.
o Mental subtraction strategies will be emphasized, including estimating differences and
subtracting in parts.
o Subtracting Money: Students will subtract different amounts of money to calculate
change and balance, preparing them for real-life scenarios like shopping.
3. Word Problems:
o Learners will apply their addition and subtraction skills to solve real-world word
problems, including those involving money. These will help students see the practical
application of math in everyday life.
o Word problems will require students to identify key information, select the correct
operation (addition or subtraction), and solve the problem step by step.
4. Estimation and Checking Answers:
o Students will learn to estimate sums and differences by rounding numbers, helping them
quickly approximate answers and check their accuracy.
o Estimation will also support checking their work with money calculations to ensure
reasonable answers.
5. Column Addition and Subtraction:
o Learners will be introduced to column addition and subtraction for two- and three-digit
numbers, using the standard written method.
o Students will practice aligning numbers by place value and borrowing or carrying over
when needed, particularly with money calculations.
6. Inverse Operations:
o Students will explore inverse operations, learning how addition and subtraction are
related.
o They will practice checking their answers by using the opposite operation, such as
checking a subtraction problem by adding the result back.
What Learners Will Gain:
o Mastery of Addition and Subtraction: Learners will become confident in solving two-
and three-digit addition and subtraction problems, both mentally and using written
methods.
o Handling Money: Students will learn how to add and subtract amounts of money,
improving their ability to manage everyday transactions and solve problems involving
money.
o Improved Problem-Solving Skills: By tackling word problems, students will build critical
thinking skills and learn to apply their math knowledge in real-world contexts.
o Estimation Skills: Learners will gain a better understanding of estimation and how it can
be used to check the accuracy and reasonableness of their answers, particularly in
money-related situations.
o Understanding of Inverse Operations: Learning how addition and subtraction relate to
each other will help students check their work more effectively.
3-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping
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