4 Grade (US) or Year 5 (UK) : A Full Month of Real Life Problem Solving!
4 Grade (US) or Year 5 (UK) : A Full Month of Real Life Problem Solving!
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4 Grade (US) or Year 5 (UK)
Month 1 (August)
A full month of real life problem solving!
4.MD.1 - Know relative sizes of measurement Key Stage 2 – Ma3.4a - recognize the need for
units within one system of units including km, standard units of length, mass and capacity, choose
m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within which ones are suitable for a task, and use them to
a single system of measurement, express make sensible estimates in everyday situations; convert
Hardware Store Measurement measurements in a larger unit in terms of a one metric unit to another [for example, convert
smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents 3.17kg to 3170g]; know the rough metric equivalents of
in a two column table. imperial units still in daily use.
4.NF.2 - Compare two fractions with different Ma2.2.e - understand simple equivalent fractions and
numerators and different denominators, e.g., simplify fractions by cancelling common factors;
Pizza Parlor Fractions by creating common denominators or compare and order simple fractions by converting
numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark them
fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that
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comparisons are valid only when the two to fractions with a common denominator, explaining
fractions refer to the same whole. Record the their methods and reasoning
results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <,
and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a
visual fraction model.
4.OA.5 - Generate a number or shape pattern Key Stage 2 Ma2.2b - recognize and describe number
that follows a given rule. Identify apparent patterns, including two- and three-digit multiples of 2,
features of the pattern that were not explicit 5 or 10, recognizing their patterns and using these to
in the rule itself. make predictions; make general statements, using
Bookstore Patterns words to describe a functional relationship, and test
these; recognize prime numbers to 20 and square
numbers up to 10 x 10; find factor pairs and all the
prime factors of any two-digit integer
4.OA.2 - Multiply or divide to solve word Key Stage 2 – Ma2b - recognize and describe number
problems involving multiplicative comparison, patterns, including two- and three-digit multiples of 2,
5 or 10, recognizing their patterns and using these to
make predictions; make general statements, using
4NBT.4 - Fluently add and subtract multi-digit words to describe a functional relationship, and test
whole numbers using the standard algorithm. these; recognize prime numbers to 20 and square
numbers up to 10
Number
Pharmacy
Combinations Key Stage 2 – Ma3e - work out what they need to add
to any two-digit number to make 100, then add or
subtract any pair of two-digit whole numbers; handle
particular cases of three-digit and four-digit additions
and subtractions by using compensation or other
methods [for example, 3000 – 1997)
4.NBT.2 - Read and write multi-digit whole Key Stage 2 – Ma2.2c - Read, write and order whole
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names, and expanded form. Compare two its value.
multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the
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digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols
to record the results of comparisons
4.NF6 - Use decimal notation for fractions Key Stage 2 – Ma2.4a - choose, use and combine any
with denominators 10 or 100. of the four number operations to solve word problems
involving numbers in ‘real life’, money or measures of
length, mass, capacity or time, then perimeter and
Supermarket Money area
4.NF7 - Compare two decimals to hundredths
by reasoning about their size.
4.NBT.4 - Fluently add and subtract multi- Key Stage 2 - Ma2.3a - develop further their
digit whole numbers using the standard understanding of the four number operations and the
algorithm. relationships between them including inverses; use the
related vocabulary; choose suitable number operations
to solve a given problem, and recognize similar
4.NF.6 - Use decimal notation for fractions problems to which they apply
Addition and with denominators 10 or 100.
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Subtraction Key Stage 2 – Ma2.3i - Use written methods to add
and subtract positive integers less than 1000, then up
to 10000, then add and subtract numbers involving
decimals; use approximations and other strategies to
check that their answers are reasonable
4.NBT.5 - Multiply a whole number of up to Key Stage 2 – Ma2.3j - use written methods for short
four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiplication and division by a single-digit integer of
Multiplication multiply two two-digit numbers, using two-digit then three-digit then four-digit integers,
School strategies based on place value and the then of numbers with decimals; then use long
& Division properties of operations. Illustrate and explain multiplication, at first for two-digit by two-digit
the calculation by using equations, rectangular integer calculations, then for three-digit by two-digit
calculations; extend division to informal methods of
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arrays, and/or area models. dividing by a two-digit divisor [for example, 64 R 16];
use approximations and other strategies to check that
their answers are reasonable
4.NBT.6 - Find whole-number quotients and
remainders with up to four-digit dividends
and one-digit divisors, using strategies based
on place value, the properties of operations,
and/or the relationship between multiplication
and division. Illustrate and explain the
calculation by using equations, rectangular
arrays, and/or area models.
Grade 4 – 3.MD.2 Students will be able to Key Stage 2 - Ma2-4a: Pupils should be taught to
use the four operations to solve word choose, use and combine any of the four number
problems involving distances, intervals of time, operations to solve word problems involving numbers
liquid, volumes, masses of objects and money. in ‘real life’, money or measures of length, mass,
capacity or time.
4th Grade – Month 1 – Bakery Problem 4th Grade – Month 1 – Post Office Problem
Mr. Bob, the baker has made some pastries in the shape of a right Mrs. Carter needs to mail five hundred twenty six letters. Mr.
triangle. Draw the pastries he has made. James needs to mail five hundred eighty seven letters. Who needs
to mail more letters?
4th Grade – Month 1 – Hardware Store Problem 4th Grade – Month 1 – Supermarket Problem
Mr. Katz is buying 5 meters of wood. How many centimeters of Tony buys 6 packages of cookies. Each package of cookies costs
wood does he have? $2.50. If she has $14.25, does she have enough money for her
cookies?
4th Grade – Month 1 – Pizza Parlor Problem 4th Grade – Month 1 – Police Station Problem
A large pizza has 10 slices. Kevin orders a large pizza that has ½ Mr. Jacobs was caught speeding by Officer Charles. The speed
peperoni and ½ mushroom. James orders a large pizza that is 2/4 limit is 60mph and Mr. Jacobs was going 80.5mph. How far over
pepperoni and 2/4 mushroom. Who orders more pepperoni slices? the speed limit was Mr. Jacobs going?
4th Grade – Month 1 – Bookstore Problem 4th Grade – Month 1 – School Problem
Sara, Tina and Dan each get to choose two sticker books and two There are 260 students going on a field trip. 20 students fit on
chapter books. How many books will they choose in all? each bus. How many busses are needed for the field trip?
4th Grade – Month 1 – Pharmacy Problem 4th Grade – Month 1 – Train Station Problem
Mr. John needs to take 2 pills every morning. He needs enough This clock shows the time now. Our train will leave
pills for 4 weeks. How many pills does he need? in 3 hours and 15 minutes. What time will the train
leave?
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________ Teacher: __________________________
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Problem Solving Path – Math Journal – US 4th Grade – Month 1 - Bakery
Problem: Mr. Bob, the baker has made some pastries in
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Year 5 – Month 1 – Pizza Parlor Problem Year 5 – Month 1 – Police Station Problem
A large pizza has 10 slices. Kevin orders a large pizza that has ½ Mr. Jacobs was caught speeding by Officer Charles. The
peperoni and ½ mushroom. James orders a large pizza that is 2/4 speed limit is 60 km/h and Mr. Jacobs was going 80.5 km/h.
pepperoni and 2/4 mushroom. Who orders more pepperoni slices? How far over the speed limit was Mr. Jacobs going?
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________ Teacher: __________________________
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Problem Solving Path – Math Journal – UK Year 5 – Month 1 - Bakery
Problem: Mr. Bob, the baker has made some pastries in
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Student created a plan before working _____/2
Student worked out problem, showing
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Hardware Mr. Katz is buying 500 Mr. Katz is buying 500 centimetres.
centimeters.
Store
James and Kevin order the same James and Kevin order the same
Pizza Parlor number of pepperoni pizza number of pepperoni pizza slices.
slices.
The children will choose 12 books The children will choose 12 books
Bookstore total. total.
Mr. John needs 56 pills for 4 Mr. John needs 56 pills for 4 weeks.
Pharmacy weeks.
Mr. James needs to send more Mr. James needs to send more
Post Office packages. parcels.
She does not have enough money She does not have enough money
Supermarket for her cookies. She needs 75¢ for her biscuits. She needs 75p
more. more.
Police Mr. Jacobs was going 20.5 mph Mr. Jacobs was going 20.5 km/h
over the speed limit. over the speed limit.
Station
The school needs 13 busses for The school needs 13 busses for the
School the field trip. school trip.
Train Our train will leave at 9:15. Our train will leave at 9:15 or 21:15.
Station