Mathematics (Year 4)

About Course

The Mathematics course in Year 4 develops pupils’ fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills across number, measurement, geometry, and data. Building on earlier learning, pupils deepen their understanding of calculations, fractions, and mathematical relationships, and apply these skills confidently in real-life and cross-curricular contexts. The course encourages logical thinking, perseverance, and accuracy.
Key Focus Areas
Place value up to at least 10,000
Efficient use of the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Multiplication tables fluency (up to 12 × 12)
Fractions and decimals, including equivalence and comparison
Measurement: length, mass, capacity, time, and perimeter
Geometry: properties of shapes, angles, symmetry, and position
Data handling: interpreting charts, tables, and graphs
Mathematical reasoning and multi-step problem-solving

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM
Overall Focus: Place Value, Number Sense, Addition and Subtraction, Mental Maths

Week 1: Place Value – Numbers to 10,000
Week 2: Comparing & Ordering Numbers
Week 3: Rounding Numbers
Week 4: Addition – Mental Strategies
Week 5: Addition – Written Methods
Week 6: Subtraction – Mental Strategies
Week 7: Subtraction – Written Methods
Week 8: Word problems (Addition & Subtraction)
Week 9: Mental Maths & Estimation
Week 10: Revision and Assessment

SPRING TERM
Focus: Fractions, Decimals, Money, Time, Measurement and Problem Solving Approach: Concrete → Pictorial → Abstract (CPA) Each week includes definitions, explanations, examples, class activities, and homework.

Week 1: Fractions – Review & Equivalent Fractions
Week 2: Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Week 3: Adding and subtracting fractions (Same Denominator)
Week 4: Fractions of Quantities
Week 5: Tenths & Hundredths
Week 6: Comparing & Ordering Decimals
Week 7: Money – Pounds & Pence
Week 8: Time – 12-hour & 24-hour Clock
Week 9: Measurement – Length, Mass & Capacity
Week 10: Problem Solving & Assessment

SUMMER TERM
Term Focus: Consolidation, problem solving, real-life application, transition readiness

Week 1: Revision of Place Value & Number Sense
Week 2: Addition & Subtraction (Problem Solving)
Week 3: Multiplication & Division (Reasoning)
Week 4: Fractions (Equivalence & Ordering)
Week 5: Decimals (Tenths & Hundredths)
Week 6: Measurement – Length, Mass & Capacity
Week 7: Time & Money
Week 8: Geometry – Shapes & Angles
Week 9: Data Handling
Week 10: Maths Investigation & Assessment

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