Measurement Length and Perimeter - Measure Perimeter - Starter

In a series of engaging starter activities designed for Year 4 students during the Autumn Term's ninth week, the focus is on revising key mathematical concepts including measurement, perimeter, and basic arithmetic operations. The 'Fluent in Four' revision segment challenges students to perform calculations such as adding two numbers together and understanding place value through the addition of ones, tens, and hundreds with a number. These exercises not only help to sharpen their numerical skills but also lay the groundwork for understanding more complex mathematical problems.

Another aspect of the activities involves practical applications of measurement, such as determining the remaining length of a rope after a portion has been used. For instance, if Maria starts with 6 metres of rope and uses 70 centimetres to make a skipping rope, students are tasked with calculating the length of rope left. Furthermore, the exercises incorporate questions about time, such as the number of minutes in an hour, hours in a day, and the occurrence of leap years. Additionally, there are problems that combine multiplication and addition to calculate the total number of cubes in a given model, reinforcing the understanding of arrays and repeated addition as a foundation for multiplication.