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=MATHEMATICS IN YEARS 4/5/6 2009 = = = = =

Our Mathematics curriculum is separated into three main areas. These are **__Number and Algebra__**, **__Measurement and Data__** and **__Space__**.


 * Number and Algebra** refers to counting, place value, number operations, fractions, algorithms, number patterns, decimal and negative numbers. It is probably the area of mathematics that most of us associate with the word 'Mathematics'.


 * Measurement and Data** refers to the more applied mathematics such as statistics, graphs, data gathering and interpretation; measurements of length, time, volume, capacity, temperature, area, perimeter and angles.


 * Space** refers to spatial relationships, two and three dimensional shapes and objects, mapping, coordinates and directions.

Another area of Mathematics curriculum is **Working Mathematically**. This refers to problem solving abilities that combine various areas of Mathematics. In a practical sense, working mathematically is the most important area of mathematics. After all, chanting times tables may sound impressive, but is essentially useless unless you can apply your knowledge of times tables in a practical sense.

Click HERE for a summary of Mathematics studied in Term 1

Click HERE for a summary of Mathematics studied in Term 2

Click HERE for a summary of Mathematics studied in Terms 3 & 4