Year 4 fractions and ratio concepts

A brief summary of some of the most important fraction concepts to be taught in Year 4. Fractions Children should be able to understand the meaning of and be able to spell and read these words: Fraction, half, quarter, eighth, third,  sixth,  fifth,  tenth,  twentieth. The reading of fractions is...

Year 3: 2x 5x 10x tables

Children in Year 3 still need plenty of opportunities both to learn off by heart and to consolidate their knowledge of 2x, 5x and 10x tables. At first children may have to work their way through the whole table to reach any particular answer, but properly learning these tables eventually...

Maths board game: Seven Line

I am convinced that playing board games with children helps with developing logical thinking and mathematical concepts and that it is one of the most valuable things that you can do with children. This game is very simple, but there is no guarantee that you will win unless careful thought...

Year 4 Multiplication and Division Facts

Here are some ideas on what multiplication and division facts children are expected to know by the end of Year 4. Children should know and use the following vocabulary:  double, twice, half, halve, whole, divide by, divide into. Children  should have a good working knowledge of all table facts up...

Marathon for men: maths worksheet

One of the most iconic events in athletics is the Marathon. It originates from stories of the famous Athenian, Pheidippides who ran from the battlefield near Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over Persia. He is supposed to have collapsed and died from exhaustion after delivering his message....

Knowing addition and subtraction facts in Year 4

1. Know addition and subtraction facts Children should be familiar with two-digit addition and subtraction involving multiples of 10. e.g.  80 + 30   or  250 – 60 They should be able to add or subtract multiples of 100, crossing 1000. e.g. 600 + 900   or  1 400 – 800. They...