Maths

Term 4

This term, the focus for Maths is Algebra and Financial Mathematics. Students will work in ability based groups and the progressions they are focusing on may be dependent on the group they are in.

In Algebra, students will explore number sentences, solve problems using all four operations, recognise and describe patterns, and create simple step-by-step strategies (algorithms) to solve problems.

In Financial Mathematics, students will work on real-life problems such as managing money, creating simple budgets or shopping lists, and calculating percentages (10%, 25%, and 50%) of whole-dollar amounts.

Algebra

EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS:

Form and solve true or false number sentences and open number sentences involving all four operations, using an understanding of equality or inequality (e.g., 8 × 7 < 8 × 5 + 8 (T or F?).

EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS:

Use tables, xy graphs, and diagrams to recognise relationships in a linear pattern, develop a rule for the pattern in words (i.e., that there is a constant amount of change between consecutive elements or terms), and make conjectures about further elements in the pattern.

ALGORITHMIC THINKING:

Create and use algorithms for making decisions that involve clear choices.

Financial Mathematics

FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS:

Solve problems involving purchases (e.g., ensuring they have enough money); create simple financial plans (e.g., shopping lists, a family budget).

FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS:

Create simple financial plans (e.g., shopping lists, a family budget).

FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS:

Calculate 10%, 25%, and 50% of whole-dollar amounts (e.g., 50% of $280).

To succeed in Year 6 maths, your child should know addition/subtraction facts to 20 and multiplication/division facts to 10 × 10.
In Algebra, they will solve number sentences, recognise patterns, and create simple step-by-step plans. In Financial Maths, they will solve money problems, make simple budgets, and calculate 10%, 25%, and 50% of amounts.

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