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Compare numbers with up to eight digits
Pupil outcome: I can explain how to compare numbers with up to 8-digit numbers. Key learning points: - The number of digits can help when ordering numbers - usually the more digits, the greater the number. - When comparing numbers, the...
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Explain how to compare the area of different shapes
Pupil outcome: I can compare the areas of different shapes. Key learning points: - The units of counting area must be the same if you want to compare the areas of different shapes. - The squares used to count the area must be the same...
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Compare and order decimal numbers with tenths
Pupil outcome: I can compare and order decimal numbers with tenths. Key learning points: - To compare two numbers, you compare digits with the same place value, starting with the largest place-value digit. - If the whole numbers are the...
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Order sets of non-related fractions using a range of strategies
Pupil outcome: I can decide on the most efficient strategy to compare and order fractions. Key learning points: - There are many ways to compare and order fractions. - If the numerator is the same, the greater the denominator, the...
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Reason about how to write a fraction in its simplest form
Pupil outcome: I can reason about how to write a fraction in its simplest form. Key learning points: - A common factor is a number which is a factor of both the numerator and denominator. - A fraction is in its simplest form when there...
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Explain how to compare amounts of money without converting
Pupil outcome: I can explain how to compare amounts of money without converting. Key learning points: - Use understanding of comparing numbers with two decimal places to compare money. - If the pounds value is the same, look to the 10p...
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Checking and securing converting mixed numbers to improper fractions
Pupil outcome: I can use awareness that fractions of the form a/b, where a>b, are greater than one and so convert from mixed numbers to improper fractions. Key learning points: - Fractions where the numerator is greater than the...
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Place value in imperial units
Pupil outcome: I can interpret place value in the context of measure (imperial). Key learning points: - Imperial measures come from an older system of measuring. - Imperial measures evolved over the course of history. - Imperial measures...
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Power notation
Pupil outcome: I can understand and use correct notation for positive integer exponents. Key learning points: - There is special notation for squares and cubes and each part can be named. - Repeated multiplication of the same number can...
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Summary statistics from histograms
Pupil outcome: I can estimate the mean and median from a histogram. Key learning points: - The mean can be found using a histogram - The median can be found using a histogram - An estimate for the frequency within a given data range can...
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Problem solving with surds
Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of surds to solve problems. Key learning points: - Surds are a useful format to leave an answer as. - Surds can help with the accuracy of future calculations. - Surds can be seen in many areas of maths.
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Dividing a whole number by a fraction
Pupil outcome: I can use the mathematical structures that underpin the division of fractions to divide a whole number by a fraction. Key learning points: - A diagram can help to show the underlying structure. - The whole number can be...
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Ordering numbers in standard form
Pupil outcome: I can compare and order numbers written in a mixture of standard, non-standard and not quite standard form. Key learning points: - It can be easier to compare numbers if they are all in standard form. - If all numbers are...
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The laws of indices - negative and zero exponents
Pupil outcome: I can use the laws of indices with negative and zero exponents. Key learning points: - A calculator can be helpful to explore what happens when the exponent is zero or negative. - Any term with an exponent of zero is equal...
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Problem solving with scatter graphs and time series
Pupil outcome: I can use my understanding of various scatter graphs and time series to solve problems. Key learning points: - Errors in drawing the graph will produce incorrect conclusions - Outliers may just be unusual results - These...
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Constructing stem and leaf diagrams
Pupil outcome: I can construct a stem and leaf diagram. Key learning points: - The stem is made of all but the last digit of each value. - The leaves are made from the last digit of each value. - It is important that place value is...
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Checking and securing understanding of writing large numbers in standard form
Pupil outcome: I can write very large numbers in the form A × 10^n, (where 1 ≤ A < 10) and appreciate the real-life contexts where this format is usefully used. Key learning points: - It is difficult to read very large numbers, due to...
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Ordering fractions by converting
Pupil outcome: I can compare and order fractions by converting to decimals. Key learning points: - Fractions can be converted to decimals by division. - Fractions can be compared by converting them to decimals. - A list of fractions can...
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The volume of a cone
Pupil outcome: I can calculate the volume of a cone. Key learning points: - The volume of a cone can be found by displacement. - Putting a cone into a cylinder filled with water displaces the water. - When the cone is removed, the water...
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Converting between other compound measures
Pupil outcome: I can convert between other compound measures. Key learning points: - The units for density can be converted to alternative units. - The units for pressure can be converted to alternative units.
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Checking and securing understanding of special number sequences
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of special number sequences. Key learning points: - Special number sequences are not arithmetic. - Special number sequences are not geometric. - Special number sequences are generated using...
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Securing understanding of ordering and comparing numbers
Pupil outcome: I can confidently order and compare a variety of numbers and measures. Key learning points: - In order to compare measures, conversion may be necessary. - Measures can be converted using place value. - Values can be...
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Checking understanding of place value in integers
Pupil outcome: I can use my understanding of place value to create numbers that meet certain conditions. Key learning points: - The place value of a digit affects the overall value of an integer. - Integers with the same digits have...
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Overestimating vs underestimating
Pupil outcome: I can determine whether calculations using rounding or truncating will give an underestimate or overestimate. Key learning points: - When multiplying or adding, using a value which has been rounded up results in an...