Mathematics Scheme of Work — Class Three (Std 3) 2026/2027

TIE / PMO-RALG aligned primary scheme, ready to download and personalise for your school term.

About this scheme

This Class Three (Standard 3 / Darasa la Tatu) Mathematics scheme of work follows the competence-based planning format set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) for the 2026 primary curriculum. It is a starting point: add your school name and term dates, and adjust pacing for holidays and school events before submitting it to your head teacher or academic office.

What the scheme contains

Every row of the scheme carries the official column set: Main Competence, Specific Competence, Learning Activities, Specific Activities, Month, Week, Periods, Reference, Teaching and Learning Methods, Resources, Assessment Tools and Remarks.

Competences covered

Further units continue across the academic year as prescribed in the TIE Standard Three Pupil’s Book.

Period allocation

Mathematics is planned at 6 periods per week for most competence blocks.

Teaching methods, resources and assessment

Methods include practice exercise, questions and answers, discussions, practical work, class presentation. Resources include cards of digits 0–9, abacus, number tray, whole-number cards, counters, online programmes. Assessment combines quizzes, assignment, project work, group discussion, tests and evaluation.

Sample layout

Below is a short extract from the official 2026 Mathematics Standard 3 scheme (source: PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, RALG MATHEMATICS SCHEMES OF WORK STD 3-2026).

Main CompetenceSpecific CompetenceLearning ActivitiesSpecific ActivitiesMonth / WeekPeriodsReferenceMethodsResourcesAssessment
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of elementary mathematical skills 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of numbers (a) Recognise the value of a digit in a multi-digit whole number Place value observation on chart January, Week 2–3 6 TIE(2023) Mathematics, pupils book for standard three, Dar es salaam Practice exercise, Q&A, discussions, practical work Cards of digits 1–9 and 0, abacus, number tray, online programmes Quizzes, Assignment, Project work, Group discussion, Tests, Evaluation
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of elementary mathematical skills 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of numbers (b) Read and write multi-digit whole numbers Identify whole numbers January, Week 4 – February, Week 1 6 TIE(2023) Mathematics, pupils book for standard three, Dar es salaam Practice exercise, Q&A, discussions, practical work Cards of digits, abacus, number tray Quizzes, Assignment, Project work, Group discussion, Tests
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of elementary mathematical skills 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of numbers (c) Compare whole numbers using symbols =, <, and > Use symbols to compare numbers February, Week 2–3 6 TIE(2023) Mathematics, pupils book for standard three, Dar es salaam Practice exercise, Q&A, discussions, practical work Whole number cards, abacus, number tray, checklist Quizzes, Assignment, Project work, Group discussion, Tests
Note: This is a short extract taken from the official RALG scheme. The full download follows the same official format month by month across all terms.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Mathematics scheme of work aligned to the TIE new curriculum?

Yes. It follows the competence-based column format used by TIE / PMO-RALG for primary Standard 3 (Darasa la Tatu) in 2026.

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How many periods does the Mathematics scheme allocate?

Mathematics is planned at 6 periods per week for the major competence blocks.

Do I need to personalise the scheme before submitting it?

Yes. Add your school name and confirm term dates against your school calendar before submitting it.

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