1. Areas of difficulty in the curriculum!

2.  1. Number  2. Algebra  3. Shape and Space  4. Measures  5. Data

3.  Strand Units:  Place value – identifying numbers, rounding, estimating  Operations – Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division (use of calculator is important is 5 th & 6 th class)  Fractions  Decimals & percentages  Number theory (5 th & 6 th class)

4.  5 th class - Multiply a decimal (up to three places) by a whole number, without and with a calculator  6 th class - Multiply a decimal by a decimal, without and with a calculator

5.  5 th class - divide a three-digit number by a two- digit number, without and with a calculator  6 th class - divide a four-digit number by a two- digit number, without and with a calculator

6.  Divide a decimal number by a whole number, without and with a calculator.

7.  6 th class -divide a decimal number by a decimal, without and with a calculator.

8.  5 th class - compare and order fractions and identify equivalent forms of fractions with denominators 2 – 12  6th class - compare and order fractions and identify equivalent forms of fractions

9.  All children should be know the difference between a whole number, a proper fraction, an improper fraction and a mixed number

10.  Add and subtract simple fractions and simple mixed numbers

11.  5 th class - multiply a fraction by a whole number  6 th class - multiply a fraction by a fraction

12.  5 th & 6 th class - express tenths, hundredths and thousandths in both fractional and decimal form

13.  Divide a whole number by a unit fraction  Understand and use simple ratios

14.  5 th class & 6 th class - develop an understanding of simple percentages and relate them to fractions and decimals

15.  5 th class - solve problems involving operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and simple percentages  6 th class - solve problems relating to profit and loss, discount, VAT, interest, increases, decreases

16.  5 th & 6 th class – identify simple prime and composite numbers

17.  5 th class - identify square and rectangular numbers  6 th class - identify and explore square numbers

18.  Strand Units:  Number patterns and sequences  Number sentences  Directed numbers  Rules and properties  Variables (6th class only)  Equations

19. 5 th class –An introduction to positive and negative numbers in context 6 th Class  Identify positive and negative numbers on the number line  Add simple positive and negative numbers on the number line  Activities:  Use of thermometers  Golfing  Withdrawing money from – overdraft

20.  5 th & 6 th class- properties and rules about brackets and priority of operation BOMDAS B- Brackets O - Orders M –Multiplication D – Division A – Addition S -Subtraction

21.  Use of a letter in equations instead of a number - (frame used in 5 th class)  http://ie.ixl.com/math/class-6/exponents-solve- for-the-variable http://ie.ixl.com/math/class-6/exponents-solve- for-the-variable

23.  Strand Units:  3-D shapes  2-D shapes  Symmetry  Lines and angles

24.  5 th class - identify and examine 3-D shapes and explore relationships, including tetrahedron (faces, edges and vertices)  6 th class - identify and examine 3-D shapes and explore relationships, including octahedron (faces, edges and vertices) 5 th & 6 th class - draw the nets of simple 3-D shapes and construct the shapes

25.  5th & 6 th class – 1. make informal deductions about 2-D shapes and their properties  2. use angle and line properties to classify and describe triangles and quadrilaterals  3. identify the properties of the circle  6 th class only - construct triangles from given sides or angles

26. Constructing a circle continued next page

27. Mathematical set is important – should be checked frequently (compass and protractor are essential)

28.  5 th & 6 th class –  Tessellate combinations of 2-D shapes  Classify 2-D shapes according to their lines of symmetry  use 2-D shapes and properties to solve problems 6 th class only -  plot simple co-ordinates

29.  Strand Units:  Length  Weight  Capacity  Time  Money  Area

30. 5 th class - estimate and measure length using appropriate metric units   6 th class - rename measures of length  use and interpret scales on maps and plans 5 th & 6 th Class select and use appropriate instruments of measurement estimate and measure the perimeter of regular and irregular shapes To find the perimeter of a shape we add the length of all the sides together!

31.  read and interpret timetables and convert 12 hour and 24-hour clock (digital and analogue)  Adding and subtracting time – minutes with minutes, hours with hours. 6 th class  explore international time zones  explore the relationship between time, distance and average speed  Dad’s Silly Triangle Distance= speed x time Speed= distance/time Time= distance/speed Cover the part of the triangle you’re looking for and the equation for it will show!

32.  Calculate area of regular and irregular shapes. (length x width)  Use of centimetres, meters

33. 6 th class  Surface area of 3D shapes i.e. Find the area of all faces and add together. o Measure using ares and hectares.

35.  Only 1 digit in each box  Always show rough work  Use of a pencil and eraser only  Calculator  All sheets stuck into copy  Practise of addition, subtraction and multiplication tables are essential. (Examples of games to play at home????!!!)  Maths in the environment – home, shop, car etc. etc.  Answer in a box  Support from home is essential as 5 th & 6 th class maths forms the basis of the junior cycle programme.... NEW_6th_Bridging_Document.pdfNEW_6th_Bridging_Document.pdf

36.  Maths homework most nights. Homework will include  mental maths challenges  text book problems  Practical activities (use of internet, trails etc., maths family members)  Mangahigh activities http://www.aughrimns.ie/pages/5th-6th-class.php http://www.aughrimns.ie/pages/5th-6th-class.php

37.  http://ie.ixl.com/math/ http://ie.ixl.com/math/  http://www.wartgames.com/themes/math.html http://www.wartgames.com/themes/math.html  http://www.helpingwithmath.com/ http://www.helpingwithmath.com/  http://www.aughrimns.ie/pages/5th-6th- class.php http://www.aughrimns.ie/pages/5th-6th- class.php  http://www.curriculumonline.ie/en/Primary_Sch ool_Curriculum/Mathematics/Mathematics_Curric ulum/ http://www.curriculumonline.ie/en/Primary_Sch ool_Curriculum/Mathematics/Mathematics_Curric ulum/  http://www.mathsweek.ie/2012/puzzles/activiti es-for-primary-schools http://www.mathsweek.ie/2012/puzzles/activiti es-for-primary-schools  http://www.coolmath.com/ http://www.coolmath.com/