Properties of Shape - Angles in Regular Polygons - Starter

In a Year 6 maths lesson focusing on the properties of shape, specifically angles in regular polygons, students begin with a 'Fluent in Four - Revision' activity designed to warm up their numerical skills. They are presented with a series of calculations that involve understanding place value and operations with numbers, such as adding one to six thousands or subtracting seven hundreds from forty-two tens. Additionally, they are tasked with solving angle problems, where they must calculate missing angles in diagrams that may not be to scale. This requires them to apply their knowledge of angle properties and write down the algebraic steps to solve the given equations.

The lesson also includes a problem-solving aspect that uses bar models to solve equations, helping to visualise the relationship between the components of the equation. In a practical application of mathematics, students consider the schedules of three football players—Malachi, Esin, and Zach—who play at the same local pitches on different days. The challenge is to determine when all three will next play football on the same day after a fortnight, using their understanding of multiples and common factors. This real-world scenario encourages students to apply their mathematical reasoning to everyday situations, combining skills in arithmetic, algebra, and logical thinking.