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Year 6 Mathematics – Term 2

Year 6 · Maths · Term 2

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Week 1 Lesson 1: Review equivalent fractions using models and number lines

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 1 Lesson 2: Connect fractions, decimals and percentages in familiar contexts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 1 Lesson 3: Compare and order rational numbers

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 1 Lesson 4: Estimate rational number answers before calculating

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 1 Lesson 5: Week 1 investigation: rational number checkpoint

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 2 Lesson 6: Add fractions with related denominators

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fraction operations and problem solving.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 2 Lesson 7: Subtract fractions with related denominators

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fraction operations and problem solving.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 2 Lesson 8: Solve fraction word problems with diagrams

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fraction operations and problem solving.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 2 Lesson 9: Use estimation to check fraction operations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fraction operations and problem solving.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 2 Lesson 10: Week 2 investigation: recipe rescue fraction challenge

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for fraction operations and problem solving.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 3 Lesson 11: Add and subtract decimals using place value

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for decimal operations and powers of ten.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 3 Lesson 12: Multiply decimals by powers of ten

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for decimal operations and powers of ten.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 3 Lesson 13: Divide decimals by powers of ten

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for decimal operations and powers of ten.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 3 Lesson 14: Use decimal operations in measurement contexts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for decimal operations and powers of ten.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 3 Lesson 15: Week 3 investigation: decimal measurement lab

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for decimal operations and powers of ten.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 4 Lesson 16: Find percentages of quantities

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 4 Lesson 17: Calculate percentage discounts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 4 Lesson 18: Compare unit prices and best buys

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 4 Lesson 19: Model a budget using percentages and decimals

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 4 Lesson 20: Week 4 investigation: school event budget planner

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 5 Lesson 21: Use order of operations with brackets

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for equations, order of operations and modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 5 Lesson 22: Find unknown values in equations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for equations, order of operations and modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 5 Lesson 23: Write equations for multi-step problems

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for equations, order of operations and modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 5 Lesson 24: Solve financial maths problems using equations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for equations, order of operations and modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 5 Lesson 25: Week 5 investigation: mystery budget equations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for equations, order of operations and modelling.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 6 Lesson 26: Describe growing patterns using rules

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for patterns, rules and algorithms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 6 Lesson 27: Create and test number pattern rules

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for patterns, rules and algorithms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 6 Lesson 28: Use algorithms with steps, loops and decisions

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for patterns, rules and algorithms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 6 Lesson 29: Debug algorithms that generate number patterns

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for patterns, rules and algorithms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 6 Lesson 30: Week 6 investigation: pattern machine design challenge

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for patterns, rules and algorithms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 7 Lesson 31: Convert between metric units using powers of ten

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for metric measurement, timetables and area.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 7 Lesson 32: Interpret and create timetables

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for metric measurement, timetables and area.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 7 Lesson 33: Calculate elapsed time in real contexts

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for metric measurement, timetables and area.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 7 Lesson 34: Use the area formula for rectangles

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for metric measurement, timetables and area.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 7 Lesson 35: Week 7 investigation: timetable and area design task

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for metric measurement, timetables and area.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can interpret my solution in context and justify my choices.

Week 8 Lesson 36: Solve angle problems on straight lines and around points

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 8 Lesson 37: Plot and transform points on the Cartesian plane

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 8 Lesson 38: Describe translations, reflections and rotations

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 8 Lesson 39: Identify nets and cross-sections of right prisms

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 8 Lesson 40: Week 8 investigation: design a maths expo display

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
  • I can show my thinking with numbers, diagrams, tables or equations.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 9 Lesson 41: Plan a statistical investigation

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for data investigations and statistical arguments.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 9 Lesson 42: Collect and organise categorical and numerical data

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for data investigations and statistical arguments.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 9 Lesson 43: Create and interpret data displays

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for data investigations and statistical arguments.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 9 Lesson 44: Critique statistical claims using evidence

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for data investigations and statistical arguments.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 9 Lesson 45: Week 9 investigation: school survey data report

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for data investigations and statistical arguments.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 10 Lesson 46: Assign probabilities using fractions, decimals and percentages

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 10 Lesson 47: Run chance experiments and record results

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 10 Lesson 48: Compare observed and expected frequencies

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 10 Lesson 49: Use simulation results to make predictions

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

Week 10 Lesson 50: Week 10 review: Year 6 Term 2 maths challenge

50 min

Learning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.

Success Criteria:
  • I can choose a useful strategy for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
  • I can represent information clearly using diagrams, displays or labelled working.
  • I can check and explain my answer using precise mathematical vocabulary.

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