Statistics - Draw bar charts activity - Starter

The 'Fluent in Four' revision activity is designed for Year 3 students to sharpen their arithmetic and problem-solving skills. The exercises include a series of calculations and questions that challenge the pupils to apply their mathematical knowledge. One task asks students to calculate a numerical expression involving tens, hundreds, and ones, which reinforces their understanding of place value. Another question requires the students to work out the difference between two numbers, promoting their subtraction skills. These types of questions not only test their computational fluency but also encourage mental arithmetic strategies.

In addition to arithmetic, the activity includes practical measurement problems, such as determining the length of pencils, which may involve working with different units of measurement like centimetres and millimetres. There's also a real-life application question where students must figure out how many apples Tom has left after giving some away, which helps them understand subtraction in a contextual setting. Lastly, the activity includes a question on fractions, where students must identify the fraction of a shape that is shaded, aiding their visualisation and understanding of fractions as parts of a whole. These varied questions are aimed at building a strong foundation in key mathematical concepts for Year 3 students during their Spring Term.