Using and applying mathematics

Calculating

Year 4

• Solve one-step and two-step problems involving numbers, money or measures, including time; choose and carry out appropriate calculations, using calculator methods where appropriate

Year 4

• Use a calculator to carry out one-step and two-step calculations involving all four operations; recognise negative numbers in the display, correct mistaken entries and interpret the display correctly in the context of money

Year 5

• Solve one-step and two-step problems involving whole numbers and decimals and all four operations, choosing and using appropriate calculation strategies, including calculator use

Year 5

• Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. find of 150 g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

Year 6

• Solve multi-step problems, and problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages; choose and use appropriate calculation strategies at each stage, including calculator use

Year 6

• Use a calculator to solve problems involving multi-step calculations

Year 6 progression to Year 7

• Solve problems by breaking down complex calculations into simpler steps; choose and use operations and calculation strategies appropriate to the numbers and context; try alternative approaches to overcome difficulties; present, interpret and compare solutions

Year 6 progression to Year 7

• Use bracket keys and the memory of a calculator to carry out calculations with more than one step; use the square root key