Content descriptions
Number
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AC9M4N01
recognise and extend the application of place value to tenths and hundredths and use the conventions of decimal notation to name and represent decimals
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AC9M4N02
explain and use the properties of odd and even numbers
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AC9M4N03
find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators and make connections between fractions and decimal notation
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AC9M4N04
count by fractions including mixed numerals; locate and represent these fractions as numbers on number lines
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AC9M4N05
solve problems involving multiplying or dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 without a calculator, using the multiplicative relationship between the place value of digits
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AC9M4N06
develop efficient strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder
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AC9M4N07
choose and use estimation and rounding to check and explain the reasonableness of calculations including the results of financial transactions
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AC9M4N08
use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate the problems using number sentences and choose efficient calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation
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AC9M4N09
follow and create algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use addition or multiplication to generate sets of numbers; identify and describe any emerging patterns
Algebra
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AC9M4A01
find unknown values in numerical equations involving addition and subtraction, using the properties of numbers and operations
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AC9M4A02
recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and related division facts; extend and apply facts to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator
Measurement
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AC9M4M01
interpret unmarked and partial units when measuring and comparing attributes of length, mass, capacity, duration and temperature, using scaled and digital instruments and appropriate units
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AC9M4M02
recognise ways of measuring and approximating the perimeter and area of shapes and enclosed spaces, using appropriate formal and informal units
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AC9M4M03
solve problems involving the duration of time including situations involving “am” and “pm” and conversions between units of time
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AC9M4M04
estimate and compare angles using angle names including acute, obtuse, straight angle, reflex and revolution, and recognise their relationship to a right angle
Space
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AC9M4SP01
represent and approximate composite shapes and objects in the environment, using combinations of familiar shapes and objects
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AC9M4SP02
create and interpret grid reference systems using grid references and directions to locate and describe positions and pathways
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AC9M4SP03
recognise line and rotational symmetry of shapes and create symmetrical patterns and pictures, using dynamic geometric software where appropriate
Statistics
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AC9M4ST01
acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose, using digital tools; represent data using many-to-one pictographs, column graphs and other displays or visualisations; interpret and discuss the information that has been created
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AC9M4ST02
analyse the effectiveness of different displays or visualisations in illustrating and comparing data distributions, then discuss the shape of distributions and the variation in the data
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AC9M4ST03
conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results
Probability
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AC9M4P01
describe possible everyday events and the possible outcomes of chance experiments and order outcomes or events based on their likelihood of occurring; identify independent or dependent events
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AC9M4P02
conduct repeated chance experiments to observe relationships between outcomes; identify and describe the variation in results
Other Year 4 learning areas
Questions teachers ask
- What do students learn in Year 4 Mathematics?
- The Australian Curriculum v9 has 23 Mathematics content descriptions for Year 4. They are listed on this page with their codes.
- How do I plan a Year 4 Mathematics lesson for a content description?
- Choose "Plan this" next to the content description. Heapso opens a lesson plan set to Year 4 Mathematics with that code linked, so the plan is built around it. You can change anything before Pip writes.