Mathematics

Number and Algebra 

During Term 2 we will continue with additive thinking and review addition and its connection to the inverse operation of subtraction. We will focus on learning subtraction strategies to solve mathematical problems.

Towards the end of term we will introduce the concept of multiplicative thinking and how multiplication connects to division. We will explore multiples and factors as well as multiplication strategies for problem solving. Students will explore arrays and will learn vertical multiplication/ formal process, the box strategy, the lattice method. Seeing the connection with division as the inverse operation is important before learning strategies for division in Term 3. Multiplication and division facts will continue to be a focus, and students will learn strategies to build fluency.

Financial maths will also be a focus and will link to the operations as well as decimals. Students will review place value of whole numbers up to 10,000 and beyond and will be introduced to the place value of decimals.

Measurement

The focus areas for Term 2 will be Perimeter which links to additive thinking and then we will link area to multiplication.

Probability

The focus areas are Chance and Probability. Students will learn about the language of chance events and test the probability using simple experiments.