More written subtraction of 2-digit numbers

Here are some more pages for practising wthe written method of subtraction, but with nice easy small numbers. This method of subtraction is often known as decomposition. Usually it should be used when numbers are too large or too awkward to subtract mentally. Remember: mental methods should be the first...

Year 4: Position and Angle Concepts

1. Position, direction and co-ordinates Children should be familiar with all the words from previous years plus the following and should be able to use, read and write them: position, direction, ascend, descend, journey, route, map, plan, grid, row, column, origin, co-ordinates, compass, point, north, south, east, west, north-east, north-west,...

Year 5 Maths Challenge: 12 to 15

A very important part of the maths curriculum is known as Using and Understand Maths, although we prefer to call activities that come under this category as 'Challenges'. They are activities which give children practice at using their skills as well as developing logical thinking and working in a well...

Year 4 Shape Concepts

1. Vocabulary Children should be able to use, read and write the following words: pattern, shape, 2-D, two-dimensional, 3-D, three dimensional, line, side, edge, face, surface, base, point, angle, vertex, vertices, centre, radius, diameter, net, make, build, construct, draw, sketch, curved, straight, regular, irregular, concave, convex, closed, open, circular, triangular,...

Year 4 Shape Concepts

1. Vocabulary Children should be able to use, read and write the following words: pattern, shape, 2-D, two-dimensional, 3-D, three dimensional, line, side, edge, face, surface, base, point, angle, vertex, vertices, centre, radius, diameter, net, make, build, construct, draw, sketch, curved, straight, regular, irregular, concave, convex, closed, open, circular, triangular,...

More Addition of Decimals

There are some things which children need plenty of practice with and using the standard written method of addition is one of them. Once they have got used to adding 3-digit numbers then decimals can be introduced. The key here is to make sure that the decimal points are kept...