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Year Unit Topic Focus Phase and Conceptual Constructing meaning Transferring meaning Applying with
4 continuum understandings into symbols understanding
1. Number and 1. Place value Model, read, 3: Number The base 10 place value Model numbers to Read, write, compare and Use whole numbers up to
place value write, compare system can be extended to thousands or beyond using order whole numbers up to thousands or beyond in
and order whole represent magnitude the base 10 place value thousands or beyond real-life situations
numbers up to system
ten thousands
and beyond
1. Number and 2. Odd and even Understand 3: Number The base 10 place value Model numbers to Read, write, compare and
place value the properties system can be extended to thousands or beyond using order whole numbers up to
of odd and represent magnitude the base 10 place value thousands or beyond
even numbers system Develop strategies for
and how this memorizing addition,
knowledge subtraction, multiplication
can help with and division number facts
calculations
1. Number and 3. Addition Explore 3: Number The operations of addition, Develop strategies for
place value mental and choose subtraction, multiplication memorizing addition,
strategies appropriate and division are related to subtraction, multiplication
mental addition each other and are used to and division number facts
strategies process information and
and develop solve problems
strategies for
memorising
addition number
facts
1. Number and 4. Addition Explore and 3: Number Even complex operations
place value written select efficient can be modelled in a
strategies written addition variety of ways, for example,
strategies for an algorithm is a way to
solving addition represent an operation
problems
1. Number and 5. Subtraction Explore 3: Number The operations of addition, Develop strategies for
place value mental and choose subtraction, multiplication memorizing addition,
strategies appropriate and division are related to subtraction, multiplication
mental each other and are used to and division number facts
subtraction process information and
strategies solve problems
and develop
strategies for
memorising
subtraction
number facts
1. Number and 6. Subtraction Explore and 3: Number Even complex operations
place value written select efficient can be modelled in a
strategies written variety of ways, for example,
subtraction an algorithm is a way to
strategies represent an operation
for solving
subtraction
problems
1. Number and 7. Multiplication Explore the 3: Number The operations of addition, Model multiplication and Develop strategies for Use fast recall of
place value and division connection subtraction, multiplication division of whole numbers memorizing addition, multiplication and division
facts between and division are related to subtraction, multiplication number facts in real-life
multiplication each other and are used to and division number facts situations
and division process information and Describe mental and Use mental and written
and develop solve problems written strategies for strategies for multiplication
strategies for multiplication and division and division in real-life
memorising situations
multiplication
and division facts
1. Number and 7. Multiplication Explore the 3: Pattern and Understand the inverse
place value and division connection function relationship between
facts between multiplication and division
multiplication Understand the associative
and division and commutative
and develop properties of multiplication
strategies for
memorising
multiplication
and division facts
1. Number and 8. Multiplication Describe 3: Number Even complex operations Model multiplication and Describe mental and Use mental and written
place value written and choose can be modelled in a division of whole numbers written strategies for strategies for multiplication
strategies appropriate variety of ways, for example, multiplication and division and division in real-life
written an algorithm is a way to situations
multiplication represent an operation
strategies such
as extended
multiplication to
solve problems
involving 1- and
2-digit numbers

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Year Unit Topic Focus Phase and Conceptual Constructing meaning Transferring meaning Applying with
4 continuum understandings into symbols understanding
1. Number and 9. Division Describe 3: Number Even complex operations Model multiplication and Describe mental and Use mental and written
place value written and choose can be modelled in a division of whole numbers written strategies for strategies for multiplication
strategies appropriate variety of ways, for example, Use the language of multiplication and division and division in real-life
written division an algorithm is a way to multiplication and division, situations
strategies represent an operation for example, factor,
such as short multiple, product, quotient,
division to prime numbers, composite
solve problems number
involving 1- and
2-digit numbers
2. Fractions and 1. Equivalent Write and 3: Number Fractions and decimals Model equivalent fractions Read, write, compare and
decimals fractions compare are ways of representing Use the language of order fractions
fractions, whole-part relationships fractions, for example, Read and write equivalent
and model numerator, denominator fractions
and identify
equivalent
fractions
2. Fractions and 2. Improper Model and 3: Number Fractions and decimals Use the language of Read, write, compare and
decimals fractions and convert between are ways of representing fractions, for example, order fractions
mixed numbers fractions and whole-part relationships numerator, denominator
mixed numbers
using number
lines and
diagrams
2. Fractions and 2. Improper Model and 4: Number Model improper fractions Convert improper fractions
decimals fractions and convert between and mixed numbers to mixed numbers and
mixed numbers fractions and vice versa
mixed numbers
using number
lines and
diagrams
2. Fractions and 3. Decimal Model, compare 3: Number The base 10 place value Model decimal fractions to Read, write, compare Use decimal fractions in
decimals fractions and order system can be extended to hundredths or beyond and order fractions to real-life situations
fractions to represent magnitude hundredths or beyond
hundredths, and Fractions and decimals
convert between are ways of representing
decimals and whole-part relationships
fractions
3. Money 1. Money Round and 3: Number Use decimal fractions in
and financial and money calculate with real-life situations
mathematics calculations money amounts Add and subtract decimals
and use decimal in real-life situations,
fractions in real- including money
life situations
4. Patterns and 1. Number Analyse patterns 3: Number Use the language of
algebra patterns and identify multiplication and division,
rules for number for example, factor,
patterns multiple, product, quotient,
and identify prime numbers, composite
multiples of number
given numbers
4. Patterns and 1. Number Analyse patterns 3: Pattern and Functions require Understand that patterns Describe the rule for a Select appropriate methods
algebra patterns and identify function relationships or rules can be analysed and rules pattern in a variety of ways for representing patterns,
rules for number that uniquely associate identified Represent rules for patterns for example using words,
patterns members of one set with Understand that using words, symbols and symbols and tables
and identify members of another set multiplication is repeated tables Use number patterns to
multiples of By analysing patterns addition and that division is make predictions and solve
given numbers Identify a sequence of
and identifying rules repeated subtraction operations relating one set problems
it is possible to make of numbers to another set Use the properties and
predictions relationships of the
four operations to solve
problems
4. Patterns and 2. Problem Interpret, 3: Number Even complex operations Select an efficient method
algebra solving represent and can be modelled in a for solving a problem,
solve word variety of ways, for example, for example, mental
problems an algorithm is a way to estimation, mental or
involving the represent an operation written strategies, or by
four processes using a calculator
4. Patterns and 2. Problem Interpret, 3: Pattern and Identify a sequence of Use the properties and
algebra solving represent and function operations relating one set relationships of the
solve word of numbers to another set four operations to solve
problems problems
involving the
four processes
5. Using units of 1. Length and Estimate, 3: Objects and events Understand the use of Estimate and measure Select appropriate tools
measurement perimeter measure and Measurement have attributes that standard units to measure using standard units of and units of measurement
compare can be measured using perimeter, area and volume measurement: perimeter,
lengths and appropriate tools Understand relationships area and volume
perimeters using Relationships exist between between units, for example,
standard units standard units that measure metres, centimetres and
of measurement the same attribute millimetres
and convert
between the
units

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Year Unit Topic Focus Phase and Conceptual Constructing meaning Transferring meaning Applying with
4 continuum understandings into symbols understanding
5. Using units of 2. Area Estimate, 3: Objects and events Understand the use of Estimate and measure Use standard units of
measurement measure and Measurement have attributes that standard units to measure using standard units of measurement to solve
compare can be measured using perimeter, area and volume measurement: perimeter, problems in real-life
areas using appropriate tools Understand relationships area and volume situations involving
standard units of Relationships exist between between units, for example, perimeter, area and volume
measurement standard units that measure metres, centimetres and Select appropriate tools
the same attribute millimetres and units of measurement
5. Using units of 3. Volume and Estimate, 3: Objects and events Understand the use of Estimate and measure Use standard units of
measurement capacity measure and Measurement have attributes that standard units to measure using standard units of measurement to solve
compare can be measured using perimeter, area and volume measurement: perimeter, problems in real-life
volume and appropriate tools Understand relationships area and volume situations involving
capacity using Relationships exist between between units, for example, perimeter, area and volume
standard units of standard units that measure metres, centimetres and
measurement. the same attribute millimetres
Convert
between litres
and millilitres
5. Using units of 4. Mass Estimate, 3: Objects and events Understand that measures Describe measures that
measurement measure and Measurement have attributes that can fall between numbers fall between numbers on
compare can be measured using on a measurement scale, for a scale
standard units of appropriate tools example 3½ kg, between 4
measurement. Relationships exist between cm and 5 cm
Convert standard units that measure Understand relationships
between the the same attribute between units, for example,
units metres, centimetres and
millimetres
5. Using units of 5. Temperature Read and record 3: Objects and events
measurement temperatures on Measurement have attributes that
thermometers can be measured using
and measure appropriate tools
and compare
the temperature
of familiar items
and places using
standard units of
measurement
5. Using units of 6. Time Read and 3: Objects and events Understand relationships Read and write digital and Select appropriate tools
measurement write digital Measurement have attributes that between units, for example, analogue time on 12-hour and units of measurement
and analogue can be measured using metres, centimetres and and 24-hour clocks
am and pm appropriate tools millimetres
time to the Relationships exist between
minute. Convert standard units that measure
between units the same attribute
of time
5. Using units of 7. Timelines Use knowledge 3: Objects and events Use timelines in units of
measurement of time to Measurement have attributes that inquiry and other real-life
construct can be measured using situations
and interpret appropriate tools
timelines in real-
life situations
6. Shape 1. 2D shapes Understand 3: Shape and Understand the common Sort, describe and model Analyse and describe
and describe space language used to describe regular and irregular 2D and 3D shapes,
common shapes polygons including regular and
properties Understand the properties Describe and model irregular polygons, using
of polygons. of regular and irregular congruency and similarity geometrical vocabulary
Investigate polygons in 2D shapes Identify, describe and
the effects of model congruency, and
combining and Understand congruent or
similar shapes similarity in 2D shapes
splitting shapes
6. Shape 2. 3D shapes Analyse and 3: Shape and Geometric shapes and Understand the common Analyse and describe
describe 3D space vocabulary are useful language used to describe 2D and 3D shapes,
shapes using for representing and shapes including regular and
geometrical describing objects and Understand that irregular polygons, using
language. Sketch events in real-world visualization of shape geometrical vocabulary
and name situations and space is a strategy for
common 3D solving problems
shapes
7 Geometric 1. Angles Understand 3: Understand an angle as a
reasoning an angle as Measurement measure of rotation
a measure of
rotation and
explore common
angle types in
relation to a right
angle
7 Geometric 1. Angles Understand 3: Shape and Understand an angle as a
reasoning an angle as space measure of rotation
a measure of
rotation and
explore common
angle types in
relation to a right
angle

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Year Unit Topic Focus Phase and Conceptual Constructing meaning Transferring meaning Applying with
4 continuum understandings into symbols understanding
8 Location and 1. Symmetry Use 3: Shape and Shapes can be transformed Understand that lines Analyse angles by Apply knowledge of
transformation transformations space in different ways and axes of reflective and comparing and describing transformations to
to investigate Geometric shapes and rotational symmetry assist rotations; whole turn; half problem-solving situations
and create vocabulary are useful with the construction of turn; quarter turn; north,
symmetrical for representing and shapes south, east and west on a
patterns describing objects and Understand that compass
events in real-world visualization of shape Describe and/or represent
situations and space is a strategy for mental images of objects,
solving problems patterns and paths
8 Location and 2. Scales and Use scales, 3: Shape and Understand that directions Analyse angles by
transformation maps legends and grid space for location can be comparing and describing
references to represented by coordinates rotations; whole turn; half
locate features on a grid turn; quarter turn; north,
on a grid, and south, east and west on a
follow directions compass
involving Locate features on a grid
compass points using coordinates
Describe and/or represent
mental images of objects,
patterns and paths
9 Data 1. Collecting Collect, organise 3: Data Data can be collected, Understand that data can Collect, display and Design a survey and
representation data and display data handling organized, displayed and be collected, displayed and interpret data using simple systematically collect,
and using surveys analysed in different ways interpreted using simple graphs, for example, bar organize and display data in
interpretation and simple graphs, for example, bar graphs, line graphs pictographs and bar graphs
graphs graphs, line graphs
9 Data 2. Displaying Collect, display 3: Data Data can be collected, Understand that data can Collect, display and Design a survey and
representation and interpreting and interpret handling organized, displayed and be collected, displayed and interpret data using simple systematically collect,
and data data using analysed in different ways interpreted using simple graphs, for example, bar organize and display data in
interpretation simple graphs. Different graph forms graphs, for example, bar graphs, line graphs pictographs and bar graphs
Identify and read highlight different aspects graphs, line graphs Identify, read and interpret Select appropriate graph
the range and of data more effectively Understand that scale range and scale on graphs form(s) to display data
scale on graphs can represent different Interpret range and scale
quantities in graphs on graphs
Understand that one of the
purposes of a database is to
answer questions and solve
problems
10 Chance 1. Chance Compare, rank 3: Data Use probability to
events and evaluate the handling determine mathematically
probability of fair and unfair games and to
common events explain possible outcomes
10 Chance 2. Chance Predict and 3: Data Probability can be based Understand that probability Use tree diagrams to
experiments explore handling on experimental events in is based on experimental express probability using
probability daily life events simple fractions
based on
experimental
events and
evaluate the
effects of one
event on another

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