Maths

Spring 1

This term, we will focus on Fractions, Ratio and Algebra. Here are our objectives:

Fractions

• Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination.
• Compare and order fractions including fractions greater than 1.
• Generate and describe linear number sequences (with fractions).
• Add and subtract fractions with different denominations and missed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions.
• Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form e.g. ¼ x ½ = 1/8.
• Divide proper fractions by whole numbers e.g. 1/3 ÷ 2 = 1/6.
• Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents e.g. 0.375 for a simple fraction 1/8.
• Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.

Number: Ratio

• Solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts.
• Solve problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found.
• Solve problems involving unequal sharing and grouping using knowledge of fractions and multiples

Number: Algebra

• Use simple formulae.
• Generate and describe linear number sequences.
• Express missing number problems algebraically.
• Find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with two unknowns.
• Enumerate possibilities of combinations of two variables.