Statistics - Use Line Graphs to Solve Problems - Starter

During the Autumn term in Year 5, students are introduced to various mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques. One of the tasks involves performing addition with large numbers. For instance, they are asked to add together four thousands, one hundred, twenty-five tens, and one one with an additional four ones and seventy-six tens. This exercise is designed to reinforce their understanding of place value and addition. Another activity challenges the students to interpret data from a table showing the daily earnings of a store over six days, with amounts ranging from £120 to £240. They are then required to present this information visually using a line graph, which aids in developing their data representation skills.

In addition to numerical operations, the students are engaged in spatial reasoning tasks. They are tasked to draw a shape with an area that is larger than that of a first given shape but smaller than a second one, with the area ranging between 12 and 16 squares. This activity helps students to conceptualise area and compare the sizes of different shapes. Through these varied exercises, students are not only practising their arithmetic but also learning to relate numbers to visual representations and real-world contexts, which is a critical aspect of their mathematical development.