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Primary 4 Mathematics

This curriculum focuses on developing deep mathematical reasoning and fluency in multi-step problem solving. Students move from concrete representations to abstract modeling while exploring the relationships between whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

9 units·53 topics·Ages 9-10

01Whole Numbers to 100,000

6 topics·Semester 1

Students deepen their understanding of whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals, focusing on operations and real-world applications.

Integers: Representation and Ordering

Students will extend their understanding of numbers to include negative integers, representing them on a number line and ordering them.

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Factors and Multiples

Students will identify common factors and multiples, differentiate between prime and composite numbers, and apply these concepts to problem-solving.

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Multiplication of Whole Numbers

Students will learn and apply rules for multiplying and dividing positive and negative integers, solving related problems.

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Division of Whole Numbers

Students will master adding and subtracting positive and negative integers using number lines and conceptual understanding.

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Number Patterns

Students will explore the concept of negative numbers, their representation on a number line, and their application in real-world scenarios like temperature and debt.

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Order of Operations with Whole Numbers

Students will learn and apply the order of operations to solve multi-step arithmetic problems involving whole numbers.

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02Understanding Fractions

11 topics·Semester 1

Students develop a robust understanding of fractions and decimals, their interrelationships, and operations, preparing them for more complex number theory.

Rational Numbers: Fractions and Decimals

Students will define rational numbers, understanding that fractions and decimals are different representations of these numbers.

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Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Students will compare and order rational numbers (fractions and decimals, positive and negative) using various strategies.

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Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions

Students will add and subtract rational numbers, including positive and negative fractions and decimals, solving multi-step problems.

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Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Students will multiply and divide rational numbers (fractions and decimals, positive and negative), applying appropriate rules and strategies.

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Understanding Decimals

Students will convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages, and apply percentages to real-world problems like discounts and interest.

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Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Students will understand the concept of ratio, express ratios in simplest form, and solve simple problems involving direct proportion.

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Rounding Decimals and Whole Numbers

Students will learn to round numbers to a specified number of significant figures and use estimation to check the reasonableness of calculations.

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Fractions and Decimals: Making Connections

Students will express very large and very small numbers in standard form (scientific notation) and perform basic operations with them.

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Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000

Students will understand the concepts of approximation and error, including absolute and relative error, in practical measurements.

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Problem Solving with Decimals

Students will perform multi-step calculations involving all four operations with rational numbers, applying the order of operations.

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Word Problems with Fractions and Decimals

Students will apply their understanding of rational numbers and operations to solve a variety of real-world word problems.

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03Area and Perimeter

5 topics·Semester 1

Students learn to express relationships between quantities using ratios, proportions, and percentages, applying these to real-world problems.

Introduction to Ratios

Students will understand ratios as a comparison of two quantities, writing them in various forms and simplifying them.

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Area of Composite Figures

Students will identify and generate equivalent ratios, using them to solve problems involving direct proportion.

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Measurement: Length, Mass, and Volume

Students will understand percentage as 'parts per hundred', converting between percentages, fractions, and decimals.

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Time: 24-Hour Clock and Duration

Students will calculate the percentage of a given quantity and solve problems involving percentage increase and decrease.

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Real-World Measurement Problems

Students will apply percentage concepts to solve problems involving discounts, taxes, interest, and other everyday financial scenarios.

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04Angles

6 topics·Semester 1

Students explore basic geometric concepts, including angles, lines, and properties of 2D shapes, building foundational spatial reasoning.

Angles: Types and Properties

Students will review and extend their knowledge of angle types (acute, obtuse, reflex) and properties of angles on a straight line and at a point.

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Perpendicular and Parallel Lines

Students will identify and apply properties of angles formed when a transversal intersects parallel lines (corresponding, alternate, interior angles).

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Drawing Perpendicular and Parallel Lines

Students will use compass and straightedge to construct perpendicular bisectors, angle bisectors, and parallel lines.

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Properties of Squares and Rectangles

Students will derive and apply the formula for the sum of interior angles of any polygon, and calculate individual interior/exterior angles of regular polygons.

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Lines of Symmetry

Students will apply angle properties of triangles (sum of angles, exterior angle theorem) and classify them by sides and angles.

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Properties of Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Students will investigate and apply the properties of various quadrilaterals (parallelograms, rhombuses, trapeziums, kites) to solve problems.

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05Data: Tables and Bar Graphs

6 topics·Semester 2

Students apply measurement concepts to calculate area, perimeter, and volume of various shapes, including composite figures.

Area and Perimeter of Composite Figures

Students will calculate the area and perimeter of composite figures involving rectangles, triangles, and parallelograms.

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Line Graphs

Students will derive and apply the formulas for the circumference and area of circles, solving related problems.

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Interpreting and Comparing Data

Students will calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders, understanding the concept of cross-sectional area.

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Solving Problems Using Data

Students will calculate the total surface area of prisms and cylinders by considering their nets and individual faces.

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Patterns and Sequences

Students will identify and describe lines of symmetry, rotational symmetry, and reflection symmetry in 2D shapes and patterns.

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Geometric Patterns

Students will identify and draw nets of common 3D shapes (prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones) and visualize their folding into solids.

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06Problem Solving: Whole Number Operations

6 topics·Semester 2

Students learn to collect, organize, represent, and interpret data using various graphs, and explore basic probability concepts.

Data Representation: Histograms and Stem-and-Leaf Plots

Students will construct and interpret histograms and stem-and-leaf plots for continuous and discrete data, identifying patterns and distributions.

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Model Drawing for Word Problems

Students will construct and interpret pie charts, understanding how to represent proportions of a whole using angles and percentages.

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Multi-Step Word Problems

Students will calculate and interpret measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and spread (range) for simple data sets.

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Problem Solving with Fractions and Measurement

Students will understand basic probability concepts, expressing the likelihood of events using fractions, decimals, and percentages.

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Speed, Distance, and Time

Students will understand the concept of rate and speed, calculate average speed, and solve problems involving distance, time, and speed.

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Money and Real-Life Problems

Students will explore the concept of time zones and solve problems involving time differences across different locations.

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07Fractions of a Set

4 topics·Semester 2

Students are introduced to algebraic concepts, including variables, expressions, and simple equations, fostering abstract reasoning.

Introduction to Variables and Expressions

Students will understand variables as unknown quantities, write simple algebraic expressions, and evaluate them.

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Equivalent Fractions

Students will combine like terms to simplify algebraic expressions, applying the commutative and associative properties.

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Fractions in Problem Solving

Students will solve one-step linear equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using inverse operations.

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Fractions of Measurement Quantities

Students will solve two-step linear equations involving various operations, applying inverse operations systematically.

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08Multiplication and Division: Patterns and Strategies

4 topics·Semester 2

Students explore numerical and geometric patterns, identify rules, and introduce the concept of functions through input-output relationships.

Identifying and Extending Number Patterns

Students will identify arithmetic and geometric patterns, determine the rule, and extend sequences.

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Multiples and Number Sequences

Students will analyze and extend patterns found in geometric shapes and visual arrangements, describing their growth rules.

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Division with Remainders

Students will complete input-output tables, identify the rule relating input to output, and express it algebraically.

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Multiplication and Division in Problem Solving

Students will understand the concept of a function as a rule that assigns each input to exactly one output, using function notation f(x).

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09Graphs and Data Interpretation

5 topics·Semester 2

Students apply mathematical skills to real-world financial scenarios, developing critical thinking and problem-solving strategies.

Budgeting and Personal Finance

Students will create simple budgets, track income and expenses, and understand the importance of financial planning.

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Reading and Drawing Graphs

Students will calculate cost, selling price, and profit/loss in simple business scenarios.

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Average: Mean of a Data Set

Students will calculate simple interest earned or paid over a period, understanding its application in savings and loans.

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Problem-Solving Strategies

Students will apply a range of problem-solving strategies (e.g., drawing diagrams, working backward, making a list) to solve multi-step problems.

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Review: Numbers, Measurement, and Geometry

Students will engage in logical reasoning activities and solve mathematical puzzles to enhance critical thinking and deductive skills.

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