Content:

Number:

• Explain the meaning of negative numbers
• Explain the meaning and evaluate powers of whole numbers
• Find fractions equivalent to one given
• Express a fraction as a decimal and vice versa
• Express a decimal as a percentage and vice versa
• Express quantities as fractions or percentages of a whole
• Make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers
• Write and solve problems involving decimal multiplication and division
• Explain satisfactory algorithms for addition, subtraction and multiplication
• Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions for order of operations

Measurement:

• Carry out measuring tasks involving reading scales to the nearest graduation
• Calculate perimeters, areas and volumes
• Read and construct a variety of scales, timetables and charts
• Design and use a simple scale to measure qualitative data
• Perform calculations with time, including 24 hour time

Geometry:

• Construct triangles and circles
• Design the net and make a simple polyhedron to specified dimensions
• Make a model of a solid object from diagrams which show views from the top, front, side and back.
• Draw diagrams of solid objects made from cubes
• Specify location, using bearings or grid references
• Apply the symmetries of regular polygons
• Describe reflection and rotation
• Enlarge and reduce a 2-dimensional object

Algebra:

• Make and describe repeating and sequential patterns
• Continue a repeating and sequential pattern
• Illustrate and talk about relationships
• Write number sentences, using =, from story contexts.

Statistics:

• Collect everyday objects, sort them into categories, count the number of objects in each category and display and discuss the results
• Classify events from their experiences as certain, possible or impossible
• Students will develop independent learning skills
• Regular homework will be completed

Where does this lead?
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics

Who can help me?
Mr R Shortland
Mr S Sisitoutai
Mrs M Curray