Year 3 Maths

Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 9:05am

To round off our Mass and Capacity unit in Year 3, we enjoyed a fantastic hands-on maths practical that brought our learning to life. The classroom was full of excitement as pupils compared, measured, added and subtracted different volumes – all while having lots of fun!

Using a variety of containers, jugs and measuring equipment, the children explored capacity in millilitres and litres. They carefully poured liquids, estimated amounts and then checked their predictions using measuring scales. This practical approach really helped pupils develop a secure understanding of volume and how it can be measured accurately.

One of the highlights of the session was comparing different volumes. The children worked brilliantly in pairs and small groups, discussing which containers held more or less and explaining their reasoning using mathematical vocabulary. We were impressed to hear words such as greater than, less than, difference and total being used confidently.

The learning didn’t stop there! Pupils were challenged to add and subtract volumes, combining amounts to find totals and working out how much liquid remained after some was poured away. These real-life problem-solving activities helped the children see just how useful maths is in everyday situations.