Year 3 - Addition Unit 2

Empower your Year 3 class to master addition through this dynamic outdoor maths unit. Across hands-on lessons, pupils will add multiples of 100, two 3-digit numbers with and without exchange, and solve varied word problems—using number lines, natural materials, and active games to consolidate understanding and make learning engaging.

Lesson Plans

Adding 100s to 3-digit numbers

Enable your Year 3 class to master adding multiples of 100 to 3-digit numbers with this engaging outdoor maths lesson. Pupils will confidently use number lines, solve varied addition questions, and consolidate their understanding through a dynamic ball game.

Learning objective:

To add 100s to 3-digit numbers.

Adding together 3-digit numbers - no exchange

Help your Year 3 class master adding two 3-digit numbers without exchange with this engaging outdoor maths lesson. Pupils will confidently estimate answers, apply formal written methods, and use rounding skills through a dynamic starter and a competitive game.

Learning objective:

To add two 3-digit numbers. No exchange.

Adding together 3-digit numbers - with exchange

Help your Year 3 class master adding two 3-digit numbers with exchange with this engaging outdoor maths lesson. Pupils will confidently estimate answers, apply formal written methods, and consolidate their understanding through an energetic starter and a competitive game.

Learning objective:

To add two 3-digit numbers. With exchange.

Solving addition problems involving comparisons

Enable your Year 3 class to master solving addition problems with this engaging outdoor maths lesson. Pupils will confidently compare addition calculations, solve missing number problems, and apply their skills to word problems.

Learning objective:

To solve subtraction proble To solve addition problems.ms.

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