Mathematics

Mathematics is a language that makes use of symbols and notations to describe numerical, geometric and graphical relationships. It is a human activity that involves observing, representing and investigating patterns and quantitative relationships in physical and social phenomena and between mathematical objects themselves. It helps to develop mental processes that enhance logical and critical thinking, accuracy and problem-solving that will contribute in decision-making.

Specific Aims:

1. A critical awareness of how mathematical relationships are used in social, environmental, cultural and economic relations

2. Confidence and competence to deal with any mathematical situation without being hindered by a fear of Mathematics

3. A spirit of curiosity and a love for Mathematics

4. An appreciation for the beauty and elegance of Mathematics

5. Recognition that Mathematics is a creative part of human activity

6. Deep conceptual understanding in order to make sense of Mathematics

7. Acquisition of specific knowledge and skills necessary for:

   • The application of Mathematics to physical, social and mathematical problems

   • The study of related subject matter (e.g. other subjects)

   • Further study in Mathematics

Specific Skills:

1. Develop the correct use of the language of Mathematics

2. Develop number vocabulary, number concept and calculation and application skills

3. Learn to listen, communicate, think, reason logically and apply the mathematical knowledge gained

4. Learn to investigate, analyse, represent and interpret information

5. Learn to pose and solve problems

6. Build an awareness of the important role that Mathematics plays in real life situations including the personal

Grade 4

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Term 1:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (3-digit numbers)

• Number sentences

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (3-digit numbers)

• Numeric patterns

• Whole numbers: multiplication and division (1-digit by 1 digit)

• Time

• Data handling

• Properties of 2-D shapes

• Whole numbers: multiplication and division (2-digit by 1- digit)

Term 2:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (4-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (4-digit numbers)

• Common fractions

• Length

• Whole number: multiplication (2-digit by 2-digit)

• Properties of 3-D objects

• Geometric patterns

• Symmetry

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (4-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: division (3-digit by 1- digit)

Term 3:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Capacity/volume

• Common fractions

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (4-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (4-digit numbers)

• Viewing objects

• Properties of 2-D shapes

• Data handling

• Numeric patterns

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (4-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: multiplication (2-digit by 2-digit)

• Number sentences

• Transformations

Term 4:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (4-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (4-digit numbers)

• Mass

• Properties of 3-D objects

• Common fractions

• Whole numbers: division (3-digit by 1-digit)

• Perimeter , area & volume

• Position and movement

• Transformations

• Geometric patterns

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (4-digit numbers)

• Probability

Grade 5

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Term 1:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (4-digit numbers)

• Number sentences

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (5-digit numbers)

• Numeric patterns

• Whole numbers: multiplication (2-digit by 2-digit) and division (3-digit by 1-digit)

• Time

• Data handling

• Properties of 2-D shapes

• Capacity/volume

Term 2:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (6-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (5-digit numbers)

• Common fractions

• Length

• Whole numbers: multiplication (3-digit by 2- digit)

• Properties of 3-D objects

• Geometric patterns

• Symmetry

• Whole numbers: division (4-digit by 2 digit)

Term 3:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Common fractions

• Mass

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (6-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction

• Viewing objects

• Properties of 2-D objects

• Transformations

• Temperature

• Data handling

• Numeric patterns

• Whole numbers: multiplication (3-digit by 2- digit)

Term 4:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (6-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (5-digit numbers)

• Properties of 3-D objects

• Common fractions

• Whole numbers: division (3-digit by 2-digit)

• Area, perimeter & volume

• Position and movement

• Transformations

• Geometric patterns

• Number sentences

• Probability

Grade 6

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Term 1:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (6-digit numbers)

• Number sentences

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (5-digit numbers)

• Common fractions

• Time

• Properties of 2-D shapes

• Data handling

• Numeric patterns

Term 2:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (9-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: multiplication (4-digit by 2- digit)

• Properties of 3-D objects

• Geometric patterns

• Symmetry

• Whole numbers: division (4-digit by 2-digit)

• Decimal fractions

• Capacity/volume

Term 3:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Mass

• Whole numbers: counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (9-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: addition and subtraction (6-digit numbers)

• Viewing objects

• Properties of 2-D shapes

• Transformations

• Temperature

• Percentages

• Data handling

• Numeric patterns

• Length

Term 4:

• Mental Mathematics (10 minutes daily)

• Whole numbers: Counting, ordering, comparing, representing and place value (9-digit numbers)

• Whole numbers: Multiplication (4-digit by 3-digit)

• Common fractions

• Properties of 3-D objects

• Area, perimeter & volume

• History

• Whole numbers: Division (4-digit by 3-digit)

• Number sentences

• Transformations

• Position and movement

• Probability