Areas of difficulty in the curriculum!

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

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Strand Units:
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Place value – identifying numbers, rounding, estimating
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Operations – Addition, subtraction,
calculator is important is 5 th & 6 th class)
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th & 6 th class)

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

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

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

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

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

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Add and subtract simple fractions and simple mixed numbers

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5 th class - multiply a fraction by a whole number
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6 th class - multiply a fraction by a fraction

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

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

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

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

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5 th class - identify square and rectangular numbers
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6 th class - identify and explore square numbers

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

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

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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

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

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

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5 th class - identify and examine 3-D shapes and explore relationships, including tetrahedron (faces, edges and vertices)
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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

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

Constructing a circle continued next page

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

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5 th & 6 th class –
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Tessellate combinations of 2-D shapes
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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

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Strand Units:
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Weight
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Capacity
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Money
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5 th class - estimate and measure length using appropriate metric units
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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!

 read and interpret timetables and convert 12 hour and 24-hour clock (digital and analogue)
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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
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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!

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

6 th class
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Surface area of 3D shapes i.e. Find the area of all faces and add together. o Measure using ares and hectares
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Only 1 digit in each box
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Always show rough work
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Use of a pencil and eraser only
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Calculator
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All sheets stuck into copy
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Practise of addition, subtraction and multiplication tables are essential. (Examples of games to play at home????!!!)
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Maths in the environment – home, shop, car etc. etc.
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Answer in a box
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Support from home is essential as 5 th & 6 th class maths forms the basis of the junior cycle programme.... NEW_6th_Bridging_Document.pdf

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

 http://ie.ixl.com/math/
 http://www.wartgames.com/themes/math.html
 http://www.helpingwithmath.com/
 http://www.aughrimns.ie/pages/5th-6thclass.php
 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.coolmath.com/