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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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use place value, rounding and estimation to solve and explain Year 4 number problems.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use place value, rounding and estimation to solve and explain Year 4 number problems.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real-world contexts.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use number properties to explain patterns and support efficient calculation.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to select and explain efficient operation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real-world contexts.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to connect fractions and decimals using models, number lines and real-world contexts.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using decimals, totals and change.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to solve financial maths problems using decimals, totals and change.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use unknowns, equations and patterns to represent mathematical relationships.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use unknowns, equations and patterns to represent mathematical relationships.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to design and test clear algorithms with repeated and branching steps.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use unknowns, equations and patterns to represent mathematical relationships.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical problems involving perimeter, area, volume and capacity.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical problems involving perimeter, area, volume and capacity.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to measure, compare and solve practical problems involving perimeter, area, volume and capacity.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to read, represent and solve elapsed-time problems.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, angles, symmetry and locations using precise mathematical language.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, angles, symmetry and locations using precise mathematical language.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe shapes, angles, symmetry and locations using precise mathematical language.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to follow and write location algorithms using maps, grids and turns.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe and compare chance events using probability language.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to describe and compare chance events using probability language.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to run chance trials, record results and compare expected and observed outcomes.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to run chance trials, record results and compare expected and observed outcomes.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display, interpret and evaluate data to answer questions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display, interpret and evaluate data to answer questions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display, interpret and evaluate data to answer questions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to collect, display, interpret and evaluate data to answer questions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to apply Year 4 maths strategies to investigate, justify and communicate solutions.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to use number, measurement, chance and data to plan and justify a real-world project.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to review Year 4 maths knowledge and prepare for Year 5 problem solving.
- 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 minLearning Intent: We are learning to reflect on our mathematical growth and explain our strongest strategies.
- I can choose evidence of my learning.
- I can explain my improvement.
- I can set a helpful maths goal.
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