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Explore and understand multiples
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Measures |
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Measure
using the metre and the kilogram as standard unit Estimate
and compare lengths and weights in terms of a metre and a kilogram.
Gradually extend to half metre and half kilogram Extend
measure using the litre as a standard unit, continue to explore capacity
in terms of a litre and half litre Explore
and extend work with lighter objects to introduce 100g and grams Estimate
and measure in metres and centimetres using a variety of instruments Estimate
and weigh with kilograms and grams using a variety of weighing instruments Explore
the capacity of smaller containers to introduce millilitre Read
capacity in a calibrated container. Estimate, measure and record capacity
in millilitres or litres Appreciate
and use in practical situations, the relationship between: m and cm, kg
and g, l and ml Appreciate
that measurement is approximate Measure
and record in millimetres Introduce
the concept of perimeter. Find, by measuring, perimeters of simple shapes Introduce
units for measuring volume – centimetre cubes Understand
and use the relationship between millimetres and centimetres. |
Continue
identifying opportunities for collecting data Continue
simple tallying for recording of data, and organise using a given
frequency table Continue
exploring simple bar charts to represent data. Understand the numbering of
the frequency axis. Discuss and interpret results Continue
to read and interpret information from a variety of given tables, charts
and graphs Discuss,
construct and label bar charts which
require simple scales, e.g. 2, 5, 10. Interpret results Enter
in, and access information from a simple database Develop
an awareness of pie charts based on simple fractions Introduce
the bar gate convention when tallying Introduce
constructing and interpreting pictograms where the symbol represents a
group of objects Basic
sorting and searching of an existing relevant computer database in
response to directed questions Introduce
the use of computer packages to produce bar charts and other appropriate
representations. |
Explore
symmetry in shapes through a range of activities, e.g. paper cutting,
geoboards Consolidate
line symmetry in a variety of 2-D shapes Fit
shapes together to make new shapes e.g. Tangrams Make
regular and irregular shapes using materials, e.g. geoboards, 4-sided
shapes and 6 sided shapes Continue
exploring right angles in the environment; investigate quarter turns, half
turns and whole turns. Use the language clockwise and anti-clockwise,
right and left to develop the concept of angle as an amount of turn. Explore
angles greater/less than a right angle Continue
exploring North, South, East, West Introduce
drawing lines of symmetry on a variety of 2D shapes Classify
3 and 4 sided shapes in practical situations Introduce
making 2D shapes that have right angles using materials e.g. geoboards |
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Time |
Area
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Space
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Consolidate
times on 12hour clock: quarter hours, five minute intervals, minute
intervals Relate
analogue and digital times Read
and interpret information from calendars Carry
out practical activities to appreciate duration by estimating: 1min,
3mins, 5mins, duration of events Understand
and use am and pm Introduce
relationship between minutes and hours and use to perform simple mental
calculations involving adding on Introduce
calculation of passage of time between two given dates: within a month,
across more than one month. |
Cover
surfaces using unit shapes which do not leave gaps Appreciate
the need for a standard unit of area Introduce
finding the area of shapes by counting square centimetres where answers
are an exact number of squares Introduce
finding the approximate areas of shapes by counting whole and part
squares. |
Explore
location by means of co-ordinates. Draw 2D shapes defined in terms of
co-ordinates Introduce
drawing horizontal and vertical lines. Talk about plumb line Introduce
the need for a standard unit to measure angle Know:
right angle as 90o (quarter turn), straight angle (half turn) as 180o Appreciate
the terms acute and obtuse Introduce
co-ordinates in the first quadrant: identify position from given
co-ordinates, plot position, specify co-ordinates of a nominated point Draw
and compare pictures/shapes using co-ordinates in the first quadrant Introduce
the terms horizontal and vertical Introduce
compass points NE SE SW and NW. |
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Number |
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Consolidate
reading, writing and ordering of whole numbers to
1 000 and extend to 10
000. Recognise that the
position of the digit denotes its value.
Approximate numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 as appropriate. Extend
addition beyond 1000 ·
written calculations ·
estimation of answers before calculating. Use
personal mental methods to ·
add or subtract two 2- digit numbers ·
add several single digit numbers. Speed
up recall (which should now be accurate) of all multiplication tables to
10x10. Extend
multiplication using mental or pencil - and - paper methods; ·
a multiple of 100 by a single digit ·
any 3 – digit number by a single digit. Count
and order decimals (tenths) in the context of measures and practical
materials: within
a specific whole number, eg 1.1, 1.2, …….1.9 cross
over whole numbers, eg.0.8,0.9,1.0,1.1. Use
practical materials to add and subtract tenths, whole numbers and tenths: ·
without exchange ·
with exchange.
Record results. Extend
work on fractions to appreciate the equivalence of fractions when the
numerator is one. |
denominator. Share
sets of objects to develop an under standing of what is meant by fractions
of quantities – whole number answers only. Introduce
finding ¾, 3/5, etc. of small amounts with concrete examples. Extend
multiplication to a 2 – digit number by a 2 – digit number: ·
using extended addition to explain ·
written and other methods ·
estimate answers. ·
Introduce division of 3 – digit numbers. Understand
decimal notation in relation to the concept of tenths and hundredths
through the use of materials. Understand
and use decimals to 2 decimal places in the context of measurement,
commencing with money: ·
read and write decimals ·
order decimals Add
and subtract using tenths and hundredths: ·
without exchange ·
with exchange initially
in the context of measurement. Understand
and use the effect of multiplying whole numbers: ·
by 10 and100 ·
by multiples of 10 and 100. Explore
the concept of percentages pictorially
using 100 square: ·
Introduce notation.
Explore simple percentages in everyday use; ·
1%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%; ·
introduce 10%, 20%, 30% …….. begin
to relate percentages to simple fractions and decimals. |
Extend
subtraction to number beyond 1000: ·
include the use of pencil - and - paper methods ·
estimate answers before calculating. Extend
the concept of division within 100 through sharing and grouping
activities: ·
develop quick recall ·
use the division symbol ·
consolidate the link between multiplication and
division. Extend
division: ·
to any 2-digit whole number by a single digit ·
estimate answers ·
use paper - and – pencil methods ·
use idea of tables stations to calculate
remainders. Consolidate
multiplication and division of money using practical, mental, calculator
or written methods. Use
the knowledge of multiplication
of whole numbers by 10 and 100, explore division
by 10 and 100: ·
recognise numbers which are exactly divisible y
10,100. Understand
that addition and subtraction are inverse operations.
Use this to check calculations. Extend
function machines to include two operations, eg: ·
Input x5
+2 Output
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patterns and sequences in number to predict missing and subsequent terms. Consolidate
multiples and introduce factors. Introduce
squared numbers through spatial arrangements. Describe
a given situation using simple formulae expressed in words, eg ·
The perimeter of a square is ….. ·
Apply strategies, such as doubling and halving ,
to explore the properties of numbers to aid calculation, eg 24 x 4 = 12 x 8
25 x 6 = 50 x 3. Extend
strategies to include other multiples and factors, eg:
18 x 27, 9 x 54,
3 x 162. |
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Measures |
Handling Data |
Shape
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Length/Weight/Capacity/Volume Consolidate
estimation and weight with kilograms and grams, using scales. Consolidate
the capacity of smaller containers in millilitres. Consolidate
reading capacity in a calibrated container.
Estimate, measure and record capacity in millilitres and litres. Consolidate
the appreciation and use, in practical situations of the relationship
between:
Consolidate
the appreciation that measurement is approximate. Introduce
the kilometre for measurements of long distances, eg running a km. Appreciate
and use the relationship between kilometres
and metres, eg 1km 256m = 1256m Measure
and record in millimetres. Consolidate
the concept of perimeter. Find by measuring perimeters of simple shapes. Begin
to appreciate the concept of scale. Discuss
appropriate arbitrary units for measuring volume.
Find volume of open cuboids using cubes. Appreciate
the conservation of volume through practical experiences, eg a solid built
from cubes can be dismantled and reassembled in a variety of forms. Measure
volume by counting cm cubes. Understand
the relationship between millimetres and centimetres. Record
measures using decimal notation. Begin
to convert from one metric unit to another. |
Design
and use an appropriate observation sheet for an identified issue.
Discuss its effectiveness. Consolidate
bar-gate convention when tallying. Use
when recording data in tables with given class intervals. Construct
and interpret pictograms where the symbol represents a group of objects. Use
a given Decision tree to sort or identify objects.
Design and use a Decision tree diagram to sort or identify objects. Use
opportunities in the classroom to explore doubt and certainty. Extend the
language from everyday language to include such words as ‘might’,
‘certain’, ‘likely’, ‘could happen’, ‘impossible’,
‘definitely’, ‘definitely not’ and ‘fair’. Use
opportunities in the classroom to give an opinion on the outcome of a
particular event. Discuss
and suggest events the outcomes of which are impossible, certain or
uncertain. Discuss,
construct and label bar line graphs. Interpret
results. Introduce line graphs
an scaling of axes. Introduce
mean, mode, median and range. Sort
and search an existing relevant computer database in response to directed
questions. Use
computer packages to produce bar charts and other appropriate
representations. |
Consolidate
drawing lines of symmetry on 2D shapes. Tessellate
shapes. Start
to investigate triangles through examination of angles, sides, symmetry
and tessellation properties. Continue
exploring 3 and 4-sided shapes in practical situations.
Start to investigate quadrilaterals through examination of angles,
sides, symmetry and tessellation properties. Reflect
a 2-D shape about a line. Make
2 – D shapes that have right angles using materials, eg geoboards,
physically, construction sets, paper. Draw
these shapes on to squared or dotted paper. Introduce
the terms ‘parallel’ and ‘perpendicular’.
Start to explore angles in shapes with parallel sides. Consolidate
the exploration of location by means of co – ordinates. Draw 2–D
shapes defined in terms of co – ordinates. Investigate
hexominoes to check for; symmetry , replication and nets. Use
hexominoes to build closed boxes (cubes). Create
nets by opening out a variety of cubes and cuboids. Introduce other nets,
e.g. cylinders, cones… Consolidate
the drawing of horizontal and vertical lines.
Talk about uses of plumb line and spirit level. Experience
perpendicularity in forms other than vertical and horizontal. |
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Time |
Area
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Space
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Consolidate
the knowledge of the relationship between hours and minutes and use it to
perform simple mental calculations involving “adding on” time. Understand
and use the 24 – hour clock through contexts meaningful to the pupils. Introduce
reading and interpretation of timetables. Consolidate
the calculation of the passage of time between two given dates: ·
within a month ·
across more than one month. Develop
an understanding of the standard unit of one second through practical
activities. Estimate
and measure short times using analogue and digital devices. Appreciate
that measurement is approximate. |
Find
the area of shapes by counting square centimetres where answers are an
exact number of squares. Find
the approximate areas of shapes by counting whole and part squares. Appreciate
the conservation of area through practical experiences; ·
initially based on observation ·
by counting squares. Begin
to investigate through practical experiences, the development of a formula
for calculating areas of rectangles, squares and right – angled
triangles Discuss
larger units such as square metres and
hectares in passing. |
Appreciate
the need for a standard unit to measure angle. Consolidate
right angle of 90°
and straight angle of 180°. Start
to explore and use a 360°
protractor to measure and construct angles with 10°accuracy. Appreciate
terms ‘acute’, ’obtuse’ and ‘reflex’. Consolidate
co-ordinates in the first quadrant: Identify
position from given co- ordinates in the first
quadrant: Identify
position from given co-ordinates and plot position. Specify
co-ordinates of a nominated point. Consolidate
the drawing and comparison of pictures/shapes using co-ordinates in the
first quadrant. Introduce
the terms ‘origin’, ‘horizontal’, ‘vertical’ and relate to
perpendicular. Appreciate
North in relation to the classroom or playground. Consolidate
compass points knowledge to include NE, SE, SW and NW and explore angles
of 45°. Follow
instructions for movement and turning through the eight points of the
compass. Reinforce
the concept of angle as an amount of turn using a programmable device, eg
Roamer, logo software such as |
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Number |
Patterns/ Relationships |
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ead,
write and order whole numbers to any size. Introduce
Roman numerals: ·
the
symbols I, V, X, L, C, D, M ·
convert
Roman numerals to our number system ·
write
numbers using Roman numerals. Extend
work on negative numbers. Use
negative numbers in context, such as temperature. Extend
division: ·
to
any 3 digit by a single digit ·
estimate
answers ·
use
pencil and paper methods. Extend
the use of materials to introduce the concept of thousandths. Read,
write, order and count decimals with 2 or 3 decimal places in the context
of measurement. Develop
further work on equivalent fractions where the numerator is not
necessarily 1. Carry out simple addition and subtraction within fraction
families: ·
answers
< 1 ·
answers
> 1. Investigate
the effect of multiplying a number with up to two decimal places: ·
by
10, 100 and 1000 ·
by
a single digit using various methods. Investigate
the effect of dividing a number: ·
by
10, 100 and 1000 by
a single digit using various methods leading to answers with up to 2
decimal places. |
Introduce
sharing sets of objects to develop an understanding of what is meant by
fractions of quantities, resulting in mixed number answers. Extend
knowledge of the calculation of fractions: ·
1/3
of, ¼ of ·
2/3
of, 3/5 of… ·
mentally/written/calculator.
Extend
exploration of the concept of rounding in the context of decimals: ·
to
whole numbers, e.g. 13.5 to 14 ·
to
tenths, e.g. 13.58 to 13.6 Extend
exploration and relation of percentages to: ·
fractions ·
decimals. Extend
appreciation that 1% of £1 is 1pence. Calculate
percentage quantities: ·
out
of 100 ·
out
of multiples of 100 ·
out
of factors of 100. Calculate
percentage quantities using the percentage key on a calculator. Increase
interpretation of calculator displays when solving money problems. Further
knowledge of calculating percentage quantities using the percentage key on
a calculator. |
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Carry out investigations leading to an increased understanding of prime
numbers. Explore
and understand further triangular and square numbers through spatial
arrangements. Extend
understanding and use of terms such as multiple, prime, factor, square and
cube. Introduce
following simple sets of instructions to generate sequences. Discuss
possible rules for generating a sequence from given terms. Express
in words and/or symbolic form rules for generating sequences. |