Mathematics

This Term: Autumn 1

In the Autumn term, our mathematical adventure will begin with -

Place Value.

This topic progresses on from Year 3, with a number of new concepts introduced to pupils for the first time. Pupils compare numbers beyond 1000; find 1000 more and less; count backwards through zero and round numbers to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000.

Addition and Subtraction.

Children continue to work with concrete resources, starting with no exchanging, then progressing to one exchange, followed by more than one exchange. They build on the problem solving skills developed in Year 3, moving from solving one-step problems, to more complex two-step problems.

Area.

This is a new concept in year 4, having been exposed to only perimeter in year 3. At this stage, they find the area of rectilinear shapes by counting squares.

Multiplication and Division.

In Year 4 intial focus is on the 3, 6 and 9 times tables, followed by the 7, 11 and 12 times tables. Pupils also explore multiplying and dividing by 1 and 0 and multiplying three numbers together. Children explore the link between the three times tables and the six times tables.

Children will need to practice all timestables up to the 12 timestable.

Remember!

We practice arithmetic every morning, so don’t forget to keep polishing those times tables at home! All Year 4 students have access to TT Rockstars to help with their practice. This is in readiness for the Year 4 statutory times tables test later this year. So, the more practice the better!!

Our Topics:

Autumn:

Place Value

Addition and Subtraction

Area

Multiplication and Division 

Spring:

Multiplication and Division 

Length and Perimeter

Fractions 

Decimals 

Summer:

Decimals 

Money

Time

Statistics 

Properties of Shape

Position and Direction