Singapore maths level 3 and Australian Curriculum compared

Here we compare Singapore maths with the Australian Curriculum (AC) at level 3. At this level, you will notice more significant progress in the presentation and covering of concepts. The Singapore maths programs, New Syllabus Primary Maths and Primary Maths US Edition, that we compare to the AC are ahead of the AC for multiplication, division and geometry.

The AC teaches giving change when dealing with money which is not included at this stage of Singapore maths.

For elaboration on the AC for level 3, go here.

If a concept is not in the table, remember to check the previous and subsequent levels. Any gaps can be taught by yourself – just remember to include the jargon in your plan or record keeping. You can utilise living books for maths to teach any concepts not covered or that you would like to cover.

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Compare Singapore maths level 3 Number and Algebra

Australian Curriculum	New Syllabus Primary Maths	Primary Maths US 3rd Ed.
* Odd and even numbers * Order numbers to 10,000 * Place value to 10,000	* Order numbers to 10,000 * Place value to 10,000 * Addition and subtraction within 10,000	* Order numbers to 10,000 * Place value to 10,000 * Addition and subtraction within 10,000
Multiplication facts of 2, 3, 5 and 10 and related division facts	Multiplication and division facts of 6, 7, 8 and 9 and related division facts (Multiplication facts of 2, 3, 5 and 10 are taught in Level 2.)	Multiplication and division facts of 6, 7, 8 and 9 and related division facts
Multiplication using appropriate digital technologies	No	No
Number patterns resulting from performing addition or subtraction	Sum and difference	Sum and difference
*Fractions and decimals*	*Fractions and decimals*	*Fractions and decimals*
1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 1/5 and their multiples to a complete whole	* Equivalent fractions * Comparing and ordering fractions * Adding and subtracting fractions	* Equivalent fractions * Comparing and ordering fractions
*Money*	*Money*	*Money*
* Represent money values in multiple ways * Count change to the nearest 5 cents	Adding and subtracting money	Adding and subtracting money

Compare Singapore maths level 3 Geometry and measurement

Australian Curriculum	New Syllabus Primary Maths	Primary Maths US 3rd Ed.
Metric units of length, mass and capacity	* Length in m, cm and km * Mass in g and kg	Capacity – l, ml, g, kg Gallons, quarts, pints,cups Length – m, cm, km Yd, ft, in Weight – g, kg lb, oz
* Tell time to the minute * Relationship between units of time	* Tell time to the minute * Conversion of hours and minutes	* Tell time to the minute * Conversion of hours and minutes * Add and subtract hours and minutes
Make models of 3-dimensional objects	No	No
Identify and compare angles as measures of turn in everyday situations	* Angles * Right angles * Perpendicular and parallel lines * Area and perimeter * Area and perimeter of rectangle and square	* Angles * Right angles * Perpendicular and parallel lines * Area and perimeter * Area of rectangle
Create and interpret simple grid maps	No	No

Compare Singapore maths level 3 Statistics and probability

Australian Curriculum	New Syllabus Primary Maths	Primary Maths US 3rd Ed.
*Chance* Conduct chance experiments, identify and describe possible outcome	No	No
*Data representation and interpretation* * Identify questions or issues * Identify data sources * Data collection and recording * Display data using lists, tables, picture graphs and simple column graphs * Interpret and compare data	* Read and interpret bar graphs * Solve problems using information from bar graphs	* Read and interpret bar graphs * Solve problems using information from bar graphs