In Term 3, the students will engage in a variety of activities aimed at expanding their mathematical skills. These learning areas include:

Number and Algebra:

In this term, the students will be using strategies to enhance their understanding such as exploring repeated addition,arrays, and groups as effective methods for solving multiplication and division equations. Applying these strategies will allow the students to gain a solid foundation in these fundamental operations. Additionally, they will have opportunities to solve worded problems and open-ended questions that have real-world applications. This practice will help them transfer their skills and apply mathematical thinking to practical situations.

Measurement and Geometry:

Throughout this learning area, the students will build upon their prior learning about area and perimeter and explore the concept of location. They will develop skills in generating directions by applying their knowledge of area and perimeter to navigate spaces. Additionally, students will learn to interpret maps, paying attention to key features and understanding the distances between landmarks. This exploration of measurement and geometry will enhance their spatial awareness and problem-solving abilities.

Probability:

In term three, the students understand the role of chance and uncertainty. They predict outcomes using vocabulary such as “likely, unlikely, impossible or certain”.

Key Vocabulary:

Number and Algebra

Measurement and Geometry

Statistics and Probability

Array

Repeated addition

Skip count

modelling

Sharing

Represent

Partitioning

Fact family/number facts

Sum

solve/solution

Classify

Grid reference

Location/locate

Position

Compass (North, South, East, West)

Destination

Pathway/path

Direction

Clockwise

Anti-clockwise

Quarter-turn

Half-turn

Right

Left

Target

Coordinates

Likely

Unlikely

Event chance

Impossible

Possible

Certain

Uncertain

50% chance

Likelihood

Probability

How can you support your child’s Mathematics learning at home?

Ask your child to help with tasks around the house that involve multiplication, such as setting the table with multiple place settings or distributing snacks equally among family members.
Encourage your child to spot opportunities for division in their daily life. For example, they can divide a pizza into equal slices or share a pile of toys equally with siblings or friends.
Hold conversation with your child about the likelihood (probability) of different events occurring. For example, “If the weather looks dark and cloudy, what are the chances you will need an umbrella?”

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