MATHS
Maths
In Maths this week we will be focussing on formal written methods for addition and subtraction and on answering maths word problems. You will need to have the task questions, a pencil and some paper ready before you start your daily Zoom lessons.
Mathletics (If you need a reminder of your log in details, please email the Year 4 team)
Please complete the daily Mathletics tasks. You may find it useful to complete these tasks to start your Maths lesson. Remember to click the ‘i’ for a short video clip to help you.
Times Table Rockstars (If you need a reminder of your log in details, please email the Year 4 team)
Please complete at least 10 minutes of Numbots every day. Follow this link: https://play.numbots.com/
You will need to put in your Times Table Rockstars login.
For further advice on helping your child learn their tables please visit https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths/primary-multiplication-division/help-with-times-tables/
Having checked your scores and progress for the week before half term, the Year 4 team are hoping that even more Year 4 children will complete the Mathletics and Rock Stars work set throughout this week.
If any additional support is needed please do not hesitate to contact us via yearfour@stokenchurchprimary.bucks.sch.uk.
Weekly Maths Lessons
Monday 1st March
Mathletics Task – Strategies for Column Addition
LO – To reason about formal column addition
Introduction – For a reminder about how to use formal written addition please see the BBC Bitesize resource here.
- Must: Complete questions 1 to 3
- Should: Complete questions 4 and 5
- Could: Complete question 6
Support: Focus on ones or Adding two 3-digit numbers
Extension: Missing number addition
Tuesday 2nd March
Mathletics Task – Add three 3-digit numbers
LO – To use formal written methods for subtraction
Introduction – For a demonstration of how formal written subtraction methods work, click here:
- Must: Complete Challenge 1 questions a) to f)
- Should: Complete Challenge 1 all questions
- Could: Complete Challenge 1 and 2 using estimation to check your answers to Challenge 2
Support: 3-digit subtraction without exchange
Extension: Find the answer
Wednesday 3rd March
Mathletics Task – Live Mathletics
LO – To use estimation to check subtraction
Introduction – For a reminder about how to use rounding to estimate subtraction answers, click here:
- Must: Complete Subtract two 4-digit numbers no exchange questions 1 and 2
- Should: Complete Subtract two 4-digit number no exchange all questions
- Could: Complete Subtract two 4-digit numbers no exchange and two 4 -digit numbers with exchange
Support: 3-digit subtraction with exchange
Extension: Missing number subtraction
Thursday 4th March
No maths lesson today – World Book Day Live Lesson to introduce our picture book: Zoo for Who? By Annie West
If you are unable to attend the Live Lesson today, please complete the Emoji addition and subtraction task in the resource bank below. You could also make up your own Emoji addition and subtraction task for us to try when we are all back at school.
Friday 5th March
Mathletics Task – Live Mathletics
LO – To solve 1 and 2 step word problems
Introduction – for a video demonstration answering addition word problems, click here:
- Must: Complete Challenge 1, questions 1 and 2
- Should: Complete Challenge 1, all questions
- Could: Complete Challenges 1 and 2
Support: Subtraction word problems
Extension: A curious problem or Challenge 3