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Year 4 Mathematics – Term 3
Year 4 · Maths · Term 3
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Week 1 Lesson 1: Compare halves, quarters, thirds and fifths in context
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.
- I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
- I can compare and order values accurately.
- I can explain how I know using mathematical language.
Week 1 Lesson 2: Build equivalent fractions with fraction strips
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.
- I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
- I can compare and order values accurately.
- I can explain how I know using mathematical language.
Week 1 Lesson 3: Connect fractions to decimals using tenths and hundredths
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.
- I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
- I can compare and order values accurately.
- I can explain how I know using mathematical language.
Week 1 Lesson 4: Order decimals to hundredths on number lines
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.
- I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
- I can compare and order values accurately.
- I can explain how I know using mathematical language.
Week 1 Lesson 5: Week 1 investigation: fraction and decimal trail
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.
- I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
- I can compare and order values accurately.
- I can explain how I know using mathematical language.
Week 2 Lesson 11: Use rounding and estimation before calculating
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.
- I can choose a strategy that fits the numbers.
- I can show my working clearly.
- I can check my answer using estimation or inverse operations.
Week 2 Lesson 12: Add and subtract with regrouping in contexts
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.
- I can choose a strategy that fits the numbers.
- I can show my working clearly.
- I can check my answer using estimation or inverse operations.
Week 2 Lesson 13: Choose efficient multiplication strategies
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.
- I can choose a strategy that fits the numbers.
- I can show my working clearly.
- I can check my answer using estimation or inverse operations.
Week 2 Lesson 14: Solve division problems and interpret remainders
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.
- I can choose a strategy that fits the numbers.
- I can show my working clearly.
- I can check my answer using estimation or inverse operations.
Week 2 Lesson 15: Week 2 checkpoint: operations and reasoning
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.
- I can choose a strategy that fits the numbers.
- I can show my working clearly.
- I can check my answer using estimation or inverse operations.
Week 3 Lesson 21: Represent unknowns in number sentences
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to represent relationships using equations, patterns and unknown values.
- I can find and explain an unknown value.
- I can describe a rule or pattern.
- I can justify my answer using an equation or model.
Week 3 Lesson 22: Balance equations using inverse operations
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to represent relationships using equations, patterns and unknown values.
- I can find and explain an unknown value.
- I can describe a rule or pattern.
- I can justify my answer using an equation or model.
Week 3 Lesson 23: Create algorithms with branching steps
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to create and follow algorithms with clear steps and decision points.
- I can follow an algorithm accurately.
- I can create steps that solve a problem.
- I can debug a mistake in a rule or sequence.
Week 3 Lesson 24: Identify and explain additive and multiplicative patterns
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to represent relationships using equations, patterns and unknown values.
- I can find and explain an unknown value.
- I can describe a rule or pattern.
- I can justify my answer using an equation or model.
Week 3 Lesson 25: Algorithm design challenge: number machine rules
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to create and follow algorithms with clear steps and decision points.
- I can follow an algorithm accurately.
- I can create steps that solve a problem.
- I can debug a mistake in a rule or sequence.
Week 4 Lesson 31: Calculate totals using dollars and cents
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.
- I can calculate totals and change.
- I can compare money values.
- I can explain a fair spending decision.
Week 4 Lesson 32: Give change using mental strategies
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.
- I can calculate totals and change.
- I can compare money values.
- I can explain a fair spending decision.
Week 4 Lesson 33: Compare value in simple shopping contexts
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.
- I can calculate totals and change.
- I can compare money values.
- I can explain a fair spending decision.
Week 4 Lesson 34: Plan a class event budget
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.
- I can calculate totals and change.
- I can compare money values.
- I can explain a fair spending decision.
Week 4 Lesson 35: Financial maths investigation: fair spending choices
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.
- I can calculate totals and change.
- I can compare money values.
- I can explain a fair spending decision.
Week 5 Lesson 41: Choose appropriate metric units for measurement
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.
- I can choose an appropriate unit.
- I can estimate before measuring.
- I can solve a measurement problem and explain my method.
Week 5 Lesson 42: Convert and compare simple metric measurements
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.
- I can choose an appropriate unit.
- I can estimate before measuring.
- I can solve a measurement problem and explain my method.
Week 5 Lesson 43: Estimate, measure and record length and perimeter
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.
- I can choose an appropriate unit.
- I can estimate before measuring.
- I can solve a measurement problem and explain my method.
Week 5 Lesson 44: Solve practical mass and capacity problems
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.
- I can choose an appropriate unit.
- I can estimate before measuring.
- I can solve a measurement problem and explain my method.
Week 5 Lesson 45: Measurement mini-investigation: design a garden bed
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.
- I can choose an appropriate unit.
- I can estimate before measuring.
- I can solve a measurement problem and explain my method.
Week 6 Lesson 51: Read time to the minute on digital and analogue clocks
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.
- I can read time accurately.
- I can calculate elapsed time.
- I can use a timetable or calendar to solve a problem.
Week 6 Lesson 52: Calculate elapsed time using number lines
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.
- I can read time accurately.
- I can calculate elapsed time.
- I can use a timetable or calendar to solve a problem.
Week 6 Lesson 53: Use timetables and calendars to plan events
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.
- I can read time accurately.
- I can calculate elapsed time.
- I can use a timetable or calendar to solve a problem.
Week 6 Lesson 54: Solve schedule problems with start and finish times
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.
- I can read time accurately.
- I can calculate elapsed time.
- I can use a timetable or calendar to solve a problem.
Week 6 Lesson 55: Time investigation: plan the perfect excursion schedule
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.
- I can read time accurately.
- I can calculate elapsed time.
- I can use a timetable or calendar to solve a problem.
Week 7 Lesson 61: Recognise angles as measures of turn
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe angles, turns, positions and pathways.
- I can compare angles using right angles.
- I can describe a turn or pathway.
- I can use spatial language accurately.
Week 7 Lesson 62: Compare angles to right angles
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe angles, turns, positions and pathways.
- I can compare angles using right angles.
- I can describe a turn or pathway.
- I can use spatial language accurately.
Week 7 Lesson 63: Create and follow grid pathways
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, symmetry, transformations and pathways.
- I can use location and transformation language.
- I can identify symmetry or movement.
- I can describe a pathway clearly.
Week 7 Lesson 64: Identify symmetry and transformations in shapes
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, symmetry, transformations and pathways.
- I can use location and transformation language.
- I can identify symmetry or movement.
- I can describe a pathway clearly.
Week 7 Lesson 65: Map and angles challenge: design a treasure route
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe angles, turns, positions and pathways.
- I can compare angles using right angles.
- I can describe a turn or pathway.
- I can use spatial language accurately.
Week 8 Lesson 71: Describe chance using probability language
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.
- I can use chance language accurately.
- I can predict and record outcomes.
- I can explain whether an event is likely or unlikely.
Week 8 Lesson 72: Compare likely and unlikely events
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.
- I can use chance language accurately.
- I can predict and record outcomes.
- I can explain whether an event is likely or unlikely.
Week 8 Lesson 73: Conduct chance experiments and predict outcomes
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.
- I can use chance language accurately.
- I can predict and record outcomes.
- I can explain whether an event is likely or unlikely.
Week 8 Lesson 74: Record and explain probability outcomes
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.
- I can use chance language accurately.
- I can predict and record outcomes.
- I can explain whether an event is likely or unlikely.
Week 8 Lesson 75: Chance investigation: design a fair spinner game
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.
- I can use chance language accurately.
- I can predict and record outcomes.
- I can explain whether an event is likely or unlikely.
Week 9 Lesson 81: Pose questions and collect useful data
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.
- I can collect useful data.
- I can represent data in a table or graph.
- I can make a claim using evidence.
Week 9 Lesson 82: Create tables and column graphs from data
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.
- I can collect useful data.
- I can represent data in a table or graph.
- I can make a claim using evidence.
Week 9 Lesson 83: Interpret data displays and compare categories
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.
- I can collect useful data.
- I can represent data in a table or graph.
- I can make a claim using evidence.
Week 9 Lesson 84: Make claims using data evidence
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.
- I can collect useful data.
- I can represent data in a table or graph.
- I can make a claim using evidence.
Week 9 Lesson 85: Data detective project: answer a class question
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.
- I can collect useful data.
- I can represent data in a table or graph.
- I can make a claim using evidence.
Week 10 Lesson 91: Mixed problem solving with number and fractions
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.
- I can choose a helpful strategy.
- I can explain my reasoning.
- I can reflect on what I have improved.
Week 10 Lesson 92: Measurement and space design task
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.
- I can choose a helpful strategy.
- I can explain my reasoning.
- I can reflect on what I have improved.
Week 10 Lesson 93: Chance and data review challenge
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.
- I can choose a helpful strategy.
- I can explain my reasoning.
- I can reflect on what I have improved.
Week 10 Lesson 94: Portfolio task: explain a strategy clearly
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.
- I can choose a helpful strategy.
- I can explain my reasoning.
- I can reflect on what I have improved.
Week 10 Lesson 95: End-of-term maths celebration and review
50 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.
- I can choose a helpful strategy.
- I can explain my reasoning.
- I can reflect on what I have improved.
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