Grade 4 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 10
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G4
Day 1: Number Patterns
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify and extend number patterns. |
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| Materials | Pattern cards, hundred chart |
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| Key vocabulary | pattern, rule, term, sequence |
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| Engage (starter) | "Find the rule, predict the next!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: analyse patterns using the four operations; state the rule and extend the sequence. |
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| Plenary (close) | Extend a pattern and give the rule. |
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| Assessment | Correct rule and terms. |
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| Teacher notes | Test the rule on each term. |
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Day 2: Function Machines
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Use input-output rules. |
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| Materials | Function machine cards |
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| Key vocabulary | input, output, rule, function |
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| Engage (starter) | "What is the machine doing to the number?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: feed inputs through a rule; record outputs; work out the hidden rule from a table. |
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| Plenary (close) | Find the output for an input. |
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| Assessment | Correct outputs. |
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| Teacher notes | Check the rule on every pair. |
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Day 3: Number Sentences with Unknowns
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve number sentences with an unknown. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards, cards |
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| Key vocabulary | unknown, equation, inverse |
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| Engage (starter) | "Find the mystery number!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: solve equations with a box or letter using inverse operations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve n x 4 = 24. |
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| Assessment | Correct unknown values. |
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| Teacher notes | Use inverse operations. |
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Day 4: Word Problems with Patterns
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve problems using patterns and rules. |
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| Materials | Problem strips |
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| Key vocabulary | pattern, predict, rule |
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| Engage (starter) | "Use the pattern to predict!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: use patterns to solve real problems and predict later terms. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your prediction. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | State the rule clearly. |
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Day 5: Review: Patterns and Pre-Algebra
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 10 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate patterns and unknowns. |
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| Materials | Review packet, games |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Pattern and mystery number challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: pattern and unknown-solving games at stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve one on the board. |
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| Assessment | Packet accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Test rules carefully. |
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