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Year 4 Mathematics – Term 4

Year 4 · Maths · Term 4

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Week 1 Lesson 1: Review place value to tens of thousands

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value, rounding and estimation to solve and explain Year 4 number problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent and order numbers accurately.
  • I can round and estimate before calculating.
  • I can explain my reasoning using place value.

Week 1 Lesson 2: Round and estimate before solving

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use place value, rounding and estimation to solve and explain Year 4 number problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent and order numbers accurately.
  • I can round and estimate before calculating.
  • I can explain my reasoning using place value.

Week 1 Lesson 3: Compare tenths and hundredths in decimal contexts

50 min

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

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
  • I can compare and order values accurately.
  • I can explain the connection between fractions and decimals.

Week 1 Lesson 4: Use odd and even properties to explain patterns

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use number properties to explain patterns and support efficient calculation.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify odd and even patterns.
  • I can explain a property using examples.
  • I can use properties to make calculations easier.

Week 1 Lesson 5: Week 1 checkpoint: number fluency and reasoning

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 2 Lesson 6: Choose efficient addition strategies

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient operation strategy.
  • I can show working clearly.
  • I can check whether my answer is reasonable.

Week 2 Lesson 7: Choose efficient subtraction strategies

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient operation strategy.
  • I can show working clearly.
  • I can check whether my answer is reasonable.

Week 2 Lesson 8: Multiply using partitioning and known facts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient operation strategy.
  • I can show working clearly.
  • I can check whether my answer is reasonable.

Week 2 Lesson 9: Divide and interpret remainders in word problems

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an efficient operation strategy.
  • I can show working clearly.
  • I can check whether my answer is reasonable.

Week 2 Lesson 10: Week 2 investigation: operation strategy tournament

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 3 Lesson 11: Compare equivalent fractions with models

50 min

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

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
  • I can compare and order values accurately.
  • I can explain the connection between fractions and decimals.

Week 3 Lesson 12: Connect fractions and decimals on number lines

50 min

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

Success Criteria:
  • I can represent fractions and decimals using models.
  • I can compare and order values accurately.
  • I can explain the connection between fractions and decimals.

Week 3 Lesson 13: Solve decimal addition problems with money

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using decimals, totals and change.

Success Criteria:
  • I can calculate totals and change.
  • I can use decimal notation for money.
  • I can explain each step in a financial problem.

Week 3 Lesson 14: Calculate change to the nearest five cents

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using decimals, totals and change.

Success Criteria:
  • I can calculate totals and change.
  • I can use decimal notation for money.
  • I can explain each step in a financial problem.

Week 3 Lesson 15: Week 3 checkpoint: fractions, decimals and money

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 4 Lesson 16: Use unknowns in number sentences

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use unknowns, equations and patterns to represent mathematical relationships.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use a symbol for an unknown value.
  • I can balance a number sentence.
  • I can explain the rule or relationship.

Week 4 Lesson 17: Balance equations using inverse operations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use unknowns, equations and patterns to represent mathematical relationships.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use a symbol for an unknown value.
  • I can balance a number sentence.
  • I can explain the rule or relationship.

Week 4 Lesson 18: Create algorithms with repeated and branching steps

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to design and test clear algorithms with repeated and branching steps.

Success Criteria:
  • I can write steps in a clear order.
  • I can include repeat or choice instructions.
  • I can test and improve my algorithm.

Week 4 Lesson 19: Describe multiplicative patterns and rules

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use unknowns, equations and patterns to represent mathematical relationships.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use a symbol for an unknown value.
  • I can balance a number sentence.
  • I can explain the rule or relationship.

Week 4 Lesson 20: Week 4 investigation: design a number machine

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 5 Lesson 21: Measure perimeter in practical contexts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical problems involving perimeter, area, volume and capacity.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an appropriate measuring strategy.
  • I can record measurements using units.
  • I can solve and explain practical measurement problems.

Week 5 Lesson 22: Compare areas using square units

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical problems involving perimeter, area, volume and capacity.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an appropriate measuring strategy.
  • I can record measurements using units.
  • I can solve and explain practical measurement problems.

Week 5 Lesson 23: Compare volume and capacity using familiar units

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical problems involving perimeter, area, volume and capacity.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose an appropriate measuring strategy.
  • I can record measurements using units.
  • I can solve and explain practical measurement problems.

Week 5 Lesson 24: Read, represent and solve time problems

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to read, represent and solve elapsed-time problems.

Success Criteria:
  • I can read and represent time accurately.
  • I can calculate elapsed time.
  • I can justify my answer using a timeline or number line.

Week 5 Lesson 25: Week 5 investigation: plan a classroom mini-event

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 6 Lesson 26: Compare and classify angles

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, angles, symmetry and locations using precise mathematical language.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify angles or spatial features.
  • I can use mathematical language to describe position or shape.
  • I can explain how I know.

Week 6 Lesson 27: Use symmetry to describe shapes and designs

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, angles, symmetry and locations using precise mathematical language.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify angles or spatial features.
  • I can use mathematical language to describe position or shape.
  • I can explain how I know.

Week 6 Lesson 28: Interpret maps using grid references

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, angles, symmetry and locations using precise mathematical language.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify angles or spatial features.
  • I can use mathematical language to describe position or shape.
  • I can explain how I know.

Week 6 Lesson 29: Follow and write location algorithms

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to follow and write location algorithms using maps, grids and turns.

Success Criteria:
  • I can read a grid or map.
  • I can follow movement instructions.
  • I can write an accurate location algorithm.

Week 6 Lesson 30: Week 6 investigation: map, route and explain

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 7 Lesson 31: Describe chance events using probability language

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe and compare chance events using probability language.

Success Criteria:
  • I can describe chance using probability language.
  • I can compare possible outcomes.
  • I can justify whether an event is likely or unlikely.

Week 7 Lesson 32: Compare likely, unlikely and equally likely outcomes

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to describe and compare chance events using probability language.

Success Criteria:
  • I can describe chance using probability language.
  • I can compare possible outcomes.
  • I can justify whether an event is likely or unlikely.

Week 7 Lesson 33: Run chance trials and record results

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to run chance trials, record results and compare expected and observed outcomes.

Success Criteria:
  • I can run a fair trial.
  • I can record outcomes in a table.
  • I can compare results with predictions.

Week 7 Lesson 34: Compare expected and observed outcomes

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to run chance trials, record results and compare expected and observed outcomes.

Success Criteria:
  • I can run a fair trial.
  • I can record outcomes in a table.
  • I can compare results with predictions.

Week 7 Lesson 35: Week 7 investigation: design a fair spinner game

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 8 Lesson 36: Pose survey questions and collect categorical data

50 min

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

Success Criteria:
  • I can collect data to answer a question.
  • I can create or read a data display.
  • I can make a claim using evidence.

Week 8 Lesson 37: Create tables and column graphs from data

50 min

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

Success Criteria:
  • I can collect data to answer a question.
  • I can create or read a data display.
  • I can make a claim using evidence.

Week 8 Lesson 38: Interpret data displays and make comparisons

50 min

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

Success Criteria:
  • I can collect data to answer a question.
  • I can create or read a data display.
  • I can make a claim using evidence.

Week 8 Lesson 39: Evaluate data claims and explain evidence

50 min

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

Success Criteria:
  • I can collect data to answer a question.
  • I can create or read a data display.
  • I can make a claim using evidence.

Week 8 Lesson 40: Week 8 investigation: class data story

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose useful maths strategies.
  • I can record evidence clearly.
  • I can explain and justify my solution.

Week 9 Lesson 41: Budget for a class market stall

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use maths to make project decisions.
  • I can combine information from more than one area of maths.
  • I can present my reasoning clearly.

Week 9 Lesson 42: Measure materials for the market stall design

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use maths to make project decisions.
  • I can combine information from more than one area of maths.
  • I can present my reasoning clearly.

Week 9 Lesson 43: Use data to choose a market stall product

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use maths to make project decisions.
  • I can combine information from more than one area of maths.
  • I can present my reasoning clearly.

Week 9 Lesson 44: Use chance to test game fairness

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use maths to make project decisions.
  • I can combine information from more than one area of maths.
  • I can present my reasoning clearly.

Week 9 Lesson 45: Week 9 project: present the maths behind the stall

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.

Success Criteria:
  • I can use maths to make project decisions.
  • I can combine information from more than one area of maths.
  • I can present my reasoning clearly.

Week 10 Lesson 46: Review number and algebra for Year 5 readiness

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify what strategy is needed.
  • I can solve a mixed Year 4 problem.
  • I can explain what I am ready to practise next.

Week 10 Lesson 47: Review fractions, decimals and money for Year 5 readiness

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify what strategy is needed.
  • I can solve a mixed Year 4 problem.
  • I can explain what I am ready to practise next.

Week 10 Lesson 48: Review measurement and space for Year 5 readiness

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify what strategy is needed.
  • I can solve a mixed Year 4 problem.
  • I can explain what I am ready to practise next.

Week 10 Lesson 49: Review chance and data for Year 5 readiness

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can identify what strategy is needed.
  • I can solve a mixed Year 4 problem.
  • I can explain what I am ready to practise next.

Week 10 Lesson 50: End-of-year maths portfolio reflection

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to reflect on our mathematical growth and explain our strongest strategies.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose evidence of my learning.
  • I can explain my improvement.
  • I can set a helpful maths goal.

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