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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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fractions, decimals and rational number review.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for fraction operations and problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for decimal operations and powers of ten.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for percentages, discounts and financial modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for equations, order of operations and modelling.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for patterns, rules and algorithms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for metric measurement, timetables and area.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for angles, transformations, cartesian plane and prisms.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for data investigations and statistical arguments.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use Year 6 strategies for probability, simulations and mid-year investigation.
- 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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