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Year 4 Mathematics in the Australian Curriculum

23 content descriptions from Version 9.0. Choose "Plan this" to open a lesson plan set up for that content description.

Content descriptions

Number

  • 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

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Algebra

  • 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

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Measurement

  • 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

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Space

  • 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

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Statistics

  • 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

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Probability

  • 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

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