NZ Curriculum · Year 4 Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 2

Year 4 Maths Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 4 maths lesson plan organised around the New Zealand Curriculum – Mathematics and Statistics, Phase 2 (Years 4–6). 109 lessons across the school year from February to December, set out week by week for 1, 2, 3 or 4 lessons a week, covering Number & Algebra (decimals, fractions and efficient operations); Measurement (perimeter, area and angles); Geometry (composite shapes, grid references and symmetry); and Statistics & Probability (data displays and probability).

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February · Number & Algebra

Year 4 Maths — February Lesson Plan

NZC Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 2

Week	1 Day/Week	2 Day/Week	3 Day/Week	4 Day/Week
February 1st week (Maths)	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Recognising the application of place value to tenths	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Recognising the application of place value to tenths 2. Extending place value understanding to hundredths	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Recognising the application of place value to tenths 2. Extending place value understanding to hundredths 3. Using conventions of decimal notation to name decimals	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Recognising the application of place value to tenths 2. Extending place value understanding to hundredths 3. Using conventions of decimal notation to name decimals 4. Using conventions of decimal notation to represent decimals
February 2nd week (Maths)	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Extending place value understanding to hundredths	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Using conventions of decimal notation to name decimals 2. Using conventions of decimal notation to represent decimals	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Using conventions of decimal notation to represent decimals Odd & Even Numbers 1. Explaining the properties of odd numbers 2. Explaining the properties of even numbers	Odd & Even Numbers 1. Explaining the properties of odd numbers 2. Explaining the properties of even numbers 3. Using these properties to solve problems Equivalent Fractions & Decimal Connections 1. Finding equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators
February 3rd week (Maths)	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Using conventions of decimal notation to name decimals	Odd & Even Numbers 1. Explaining the properties of odd numbers 2. Explaining the properties of even numbers	Odd & Even Numbers 1. Using these properties to solve problems Equivalent Fractions & Decimal Connections 1. Finding equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators 2. Making connections between fractions and decimal notation	Equivalent Fractions & Decimal Connections 1. Making connections between fractions and decimal notation Counting & Representing Fractions on a Number Line 1. Counting by fractions including mixed numerals 2. Locating these fractions as numbers on number lines 3. Representing these fractions as numbers on number lines
February 4th week (Maths)	Decimal Place Value — Tenths & Hundredths 1. Using conventions of decimal notation to represent decimals	Odd & Even Numbers 1. Using these properties to solve problems Equivalent Fractions & Decimal Connections 1. Finding equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators	Counting & Representing Fractions on a Number Line 1. Counting by fractions including mixed numerals 2. Locating these fractions as numbers on number lines 3. Representing these fractions as numbers on number lines	Multiplying & Dividing by Multiples of 10 1. Solving problems involving multiplying natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 2. Solving problems involving dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 3. Using the multiplicative relationship between place value of digits, without a calculator Efficient Strategies for the Four Operations 1. Developing efficient strategies for addition and subtraction problems

March · Number & Algebra

Year 4 Maths — March Lesson Plan

NZC Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 2

Week	1 Day/Week	2 Day/Week	3 Day/Week	4 Day/Week
March 1st week (Maths)	Odd & Even Numbers 1. Explaining the properties of odd numbers	Equivalent Fractions & Decimal Connections 1. Making connections between fractions and decimal notation Counting & Representing Fractions on a Number Line 1. Counting by fractions including mixed numerals	Multiplying & Dividing by Multiples of 10 1. Solving problems involving multiplying natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 2. Solving problems involving dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 3. Using the multiplicative relationship between place value of digits, without a calculator	Efficient Strategies for the Four Operations 1. Developing efficient strategies for multiplication and division problems (no remainder) 2. Using appropriate digital tools Estimation & Rounding for Reasonableness 1. Choosing and using estimation to check calculations 2. Choosing and using rounding to check calculations
March 2nd week (Maths)	Odd & Even Numbers 1. Explaining the properties of even numbers	Counting & Representing Fractions on a Number Line 1. Locating these fractions as numbers on number lines 2. Representing these fractions as numbers on number lines	Efficient Strategies for the Four Operations 1. Developing efficient strategies for addition and subtraction problems 2. Developing efficient strategies for multiplication and division problems (no remainder) 3. Using appropriate digital tools	Estimation & Rounding for Reasonableness 1. Explaining the reasonableness of calculations, including financial transactions Mathematical Modelling — Financial & Practical Problems 1. Using mathematical modelling to solve problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including financial contexts 2. Formulating problems using number sentences 3. Choosing efficient calculation strategies and digital tools
March 3rd week (Maths)	Odd & Even Numbers 1. Using these properties to solve problems	Multiplying & Dividing by Multiples of 10 1. Solving problems involving multiplying natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 2. Solving problems involving dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10	Estimation & Rounding for Reasonableness 1. Choosing and using estimation to check calculations 2. Choosing and using rounding to check calculations 3. Explaining the reasonableness of calculations, including financial transactions	Mathematical Modelling — Financial & Practical Problems 1. Interpreting and communicating solutions Algorithms, Patterns & Unknown Values 1. Following and creating algorithms that use addition or multiplication to generate sets of numbers 2. Identifying and describing emerging patterns 3. Finding unknown values in numerical equations involving addition and subtraction
March 4th week (Maths)	Equivalent Fractions & Decimal Connections 1. Finding equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators	Multiplying & Dividing by Multiples of 10 1. Using the multiplicative relationship between place value of digits, without a calculator Efficient Strategies for the Four Operations 1. Developing efficient strategies for addition and subtraction problems	Mathematical Modelling — Financial & Practical Problems 1. Using mathematical modelling to solve problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including financial contexts 2. Formulating problems using number sentences 3. Choosing efficient calculation strategies and digital tools	Algorithms, Patterns & Unknown Values 1. Recalling and demonstrating proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10×10 and related division facts 2. Extending and applying facts to develop efficient mental strategies for larger numbers Term 1 Assessment & Consolidation 1. Revision workshop — number topics 2. Revision workshop — algebra and algorithmic thinking

April · Number & Algebra

Year 4 Maths — April Lesson Plan

NZC Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 2

Week	1 Day/Week	2 Day/Week	3 Day/Week	4 Day/Week
April 1st week (Maths)	Equivalent Fractions & Decimal Connections 1. Making connections between fractions and decimal notation	Efficient Strategies for the Four Operations 1. Developing efficient strategies for multiplication and division problems (no remainder) 2. Using appropriate digital tools	Mathematical Modelling — Financial & Practical Problems 1. Interpreting and communicating solutions Algorithms, Patterns & Unknown Values 1. Following and creating algorithms that use addition or multiplication to generate sets of numbers 2. Identifying and describing emerging patterns	Term 1 Assessment & Consolidation 1. Topic test: Number & Algebra 2. Feedback session Measuring Length & Mass with Scaled Instruments 1. Interpreting unmarked and partial units when measuring length 2. Interpreting unmarked and partial units when measuring mass
April 2nd week (Maths)	Counting & Representing Fractions on a Number Line 1. Counting by fractions including mixed numerals	Estimation & Rounding for Reasonableness 1. Choosing and using estimation to check calculations 2. Choosing and using rounding to check calculations	Algorithms, Patterns & Unknown Values 1. Finding unknown values in numerical equations involving addition and subtraction 2. Recalling and demonstrating proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10×10 and related division facts 3. Extending and applying facts to develop efficient mental strategies for larger numbers	Measuring Length & Mass with Scaled Instruments 1. Using scaled and digital instruments and appropriate units Measuring Capacity, Duration & Temperature 1. Interpreting unmarked and partial units when measuring capacity 2. Interpreting unmarked and partial units when measuring duration 3. Interpreting unmarked and partial units when measuring temperature

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Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Number talk

Open with a quick number talk or counting game so your child explains their thinking out loud and builds fluency.

25 minutes

Explore and practise

Introduce the idea with materials, pictures and number lines, then work through examples together before your child tries some on their own.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a few targeted questions or an explain-it-back task that shows what is secure and what to revisit.

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Practice sets

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Statistical investigations

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