Properties of Shape - Quadrilaterals Decimals Activity - Starter

In a mathematics activity designed for Year 4 students during the summer term, the focus is on revising various mathematical concepts, including division, understanding properties of shapes, and utilising bar models to visualise mathematical statements. The 'Fluent in Four' revision segment challenges students with division problems such as dividing six hundred and twelve by nine and simplifying forty-two divided by seven, aiming to reinforce their arithmetic skills. Additionally, the day's activities prompt students to observe and compare triangles, identifying similarities and differences, such as both being isosceles triangles with a pair of equal sides and angles. One triangle is specified as a right isosceles triangle, and students are encouraged to articulate the reasoning behind these observations.

The lesson plan also includes a practical application of multiplication, where students are asked to write a calculation and draw a bar model to represent a scenario involving eight buses each carrying ten passengers. Students must multiply eight by ten to find the total number of passengers, which is represented visually through a bar model to enhance their understanding. Furthermore, the activity extends to finding the area of a shaded rectilinear shape on a grid, where students must count the squares to determine the area, consolidating their knowledge of measuring and calculating areas. This comprehensive set of activities is designed to strengthen students' foundational maths skills in a variety of areas, preparing them for more advanced concepts in the future.