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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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to choose efficient strategies to solve and check number problems.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent relationships using equations, patterns and unknown values.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent relationships using equations, patterns and unknown values.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to create and follow algorithms with clear steps and decision points.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to represent relationships using equations, patterns and unknown values.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to create and follow algorithms with clear steps and decision points.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using dollars, cents and reasoning.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select, measure and compare metric measurements in practical situations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to read, calculate and use time in schedules and real contexts.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe angles, turns, positions and pathways.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe angles, turns, positions and pathways.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, symmetry, transformations and pathways.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, symmetry, transformations and pathways.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe angles, turns, positions and pathways.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe, compare and test chance events.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to collect, display and interpret data to answer questions.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • 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 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to mixed problems and investigations.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a helpful strategy.
  • I can explain my reasoning.
  • I can reflect on what I have improved.

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