Cambridge Mental Maths – Grade 3 | Cambridge University Press

The Cambridge Mental Maths series has been carefully developed by Cambridge University Press to provide engaging, structured mental mathematics practice throughout the year. Fully aligned with the CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement), this Grade 3 workbook is the final Foundation Phase instalment of the series — consolidating mental maths skills and preparing learners for the demands of the Intermediate Phase.

What the Workbook Includes

• Year-round mental maths activities — carefully sequenced activities designed to stimulate interest and build mental maths skills progressively throughout the year
• A variety of mental strategies — activities that develop multiple approaches to solving problems, helping learners discover the many ways to arrive at a correct answer
• Discussion-based learning — activities that promote discussion amongst learners, encouraging collaborative thinking and deeper understanding
• Calculation and problem-solving strategies — empowering learners to recall mathematical facts and concepts with confidence
• Homework and revision support — a useful homework book for further practice and revision beyond the classroom

Benefits for Learners

• Genuine understanding — activities are designed to encourage actual understanding, not just memorisation
• Greater confidence — regular mental maths practice builds learners' confidence, knowledge, skills, and understanding
• Consolidated Foundation Phase skills — Grade 3 brings together all mental maths skills developed in Grades 1 and 2, ensuring a strong exit from the Foundation Phase
• Readiness for Intermediate Phase — learners are well-prepared for the increased demands of Grade 4 and beyond
• Love of maths — engaging, age-appropriate activities make mental maths enjoyable and rewarding

Benefits for Teachers

• Assess learners' existing knowledge quickly and effectively
• Introduce new concepts in an accessible, structured way
• Track the skills learners have developed over time

Mental maths is a life skill — and this workbook gives every Grade 3 learner the tools to consolidate their mental mathematics skills and step confidently into the Intermediate Phase.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781316611333