3rd Class Maths Games
Free maths games for 3rd Class (ages 8–9), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the Primary Curriculum.
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 1,000Take away within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Start with: Up to 1,000Practise any times table from 2× to 12×.
Start with: 3×, 4× and 8×Division facts and remainders.
Start with: ÷2, ÷5, ÷10Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Start with: 5 minutesName fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Start with: Up to eighthsCompare numbers with <, > and =.
Start with: Up to 1,000Find the missing number in a sequence.
Start with: Forwards & backwardsOnes, tens, hundreds and thousands.
Start with: ThousandsTen new maths questions every day. Keep your streak!
Start with: Junior or SeniorAnswer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Start with: Times tables, EasyCount coins and notes, and work out change.
Start with: Coins and notesChoose the best unit and convert between units.
Start with: Easy conversionsName 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Start with: 3D faces & edgesRound to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 or tenth.
Start with: Nearest 100Find the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Start with: Make 100 + TypingFind the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.
Start with: Count squaresRead pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Start with: CompareName, estimate and calculate angles.
Start with: Angle typesMultiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and prime factors.
Start with: MultiplesSolve the called sums, mark the answers and shout bingo!
Start with: Times tablesRead and place whole numbers, negatives, fractions and decimals.
Start with: Whole numbersRead and write Roman numerals from I to 3,999.
Start with: I to XXFind missing numbers and balance the scales.
Start with: × and ÷Days, months, reading a calendar and units of time.
Start with: Reading a calendar25 timed times tables questions, just like a real multiplication check.
Start with: Practice, 2 to 12Slide number tiles to make 10, or double them up to 128 and 1024.
Start with: Medium🇮🇪 Primary Curriculum: 3rd Class maths
- Stage 3 · Number: Place value and base ten: Place value with thousands, and rounding to estimate.
- Stage 3 · Number: Sets and operations: Multiplication and division facts, and adding and subtracting larger numbers.
- Stage 3 · Number: Fractions: Unit fractions and simple fractions of shapes and sets.
- Stage 3 · Measures: Time: Reading analogue clocks to five minutes.
- Stage 3 · Shape and Space: Shape: Describing 2D shapes and 3D objects by their faces, edges and corners.
Strands and strand units summarised from the Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) and the Primary Language Curriculum, published by the NCCA for the Department of Education (curriculumonline.ie). Both curricula set learning outcomes for two-year stages, so the class shown is our suggested starting point. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by the NCCA or the Department of Education.
Maths in 3rd Class
3rd Class is when multiplication and division really take off. Learning times tables now pays off for years, in fractions, area, long division and beyond.
- Short and often beats long and rare: 10 minutes a day builds fact fluency faster than an hour once a week.
- Start one level below where your child is comfortable. Early wins build confidence.
- Ask your child to explain how they got an answer. Talking through a strategy deepens understanding.
- Celebrate streaks and personal bests rather than perfect scores.
Frequently asked questions
What maths should my child know in 3rd Class?
Times tables, division facts, fractions, numbers to 10,000, and telling time to the minute.
Are these 3rd Class maths games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in the browser, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Which level should a 3rd Class child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for 3rd Class. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Extra help with 3rd Class maths
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