Curriculum - Maths

We aim to build upon the students’ mathematical understanding through using a range of formats including; games, computer technology, calculators and hands on materials. Developing the students’ problem solving strategies and mathematical reasoning will also be a focus throughout the year.

Students will be involved in:

Number and Algebra

* Working on the recall of multiplication facts and their related division facts.

* Building upon estimation skills.

* Working with fractions and recognising common equivalent fractions.

* Examining number patterns.

Measurement and Geometry

* Comparing areas of regular and irregular shapes.

* Solving problems involving time.

* Using scaled instruments to measure length, area, mass, capacity and temperature.

* Classifying angles.

* Interpreting information contained in maps.

Statistics and Probability

* Investigating different methods for data collection and representation.

* Construct data displays and graphs.

* Describing the probabilities of everyday events.