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Year 6 mathematics

In Year 6, learners extend their number skills to multiply larger numbers, find equivalent fractions and work with decimals in everyday contexts such as money. They calculate the area and perimeter of rectangles, describe transformations of shapes, interpret data displays and run chance experiments. Lessons use everyday Australian contexts and simple household materials.

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Number

Algebra

Patterns and unknown valuesFull lesson · 45 minDescribe and continue number patterns using a rule, and find unknown values in number sentences involving all four operations.

Measurement

Area and perimeterFull lesson · 45 minFind the perimeter of shapes and the area of rectangles using multiplication, choosing sensible metric units such as square centimetres and square metres.

Space

Transformations and symmetryFull lesson · 45 minDescribe and perform translations, reflections and rotations of shapes, and identify lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry in patterns and designs.

Statistics

Interpreting data displaysFull lesson · 45 minCollect categorical and numerical data, represent it in tables and graphs, and write statements comparing what the data shows.

Probability

Chance experimentsFull lesson · 45 minList the possible outcomes of chance experiments, carry out repeated trials and compare the results with what was expected.

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Curriculum notes

Australian Curriculum v9.0. Topics are organised around the Australian Curriculum v9.0 Mathematics strands. This is an independent learning resource; it is not endorsed by ACARA and has not been mapped to individual content descriptions.

These lessons were written around Australian Curriculum strands and matched to UK year groups by age (Year 1 is the year a child turns 6 in England). They are not mapped to the National Curriculum in England or the curricula of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, so check them against your own plans.

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