Mathematics / Year 4 / Number and Algebra / Patterns and algebra

• TLF-IDL2056

Help creatures to line up and walk through gates. Make equal rows and columns. For example, start with 17 pobbles. Predict whether the number can be divided into an equal number of rows. If not, add or subtract pobbles to make a number that will work. Check your prediction. This learning object is one in a series of three objects.

• TLF-IDL8155

Star as a contestant in a quiz show! Select three worded mathematical problems, about planets, from two categories: 'Earth and moon' or 'solar system'. Identify the correct answer for each step in the problem-solving process. Examine the suggestions made by the panel to help you. Collect a prize based on your score. This ...

• TLF-IDL5974

Put blocks (or balls) into the cups on the scales to make them balance, using the number rules A = B + C and A + B = C + D. Use your knowledge of addition and multiplication to help you work out how many blocks you need in each cup. Finish the number sentence to show an equal number of blocks on each side. This learning ...

• TLF-IDM021833

This sequence of two lessons focuses on developing students' understanding of the properties of odd and even numbers. Students explore the results of adding and subtracting odd and even numbers and use these results to make generalisations. They then apply this generalisation to solve problems and to explore patterns. The ...

• TLF-IDM021835

This sequence of two lessons explores the triangle inequality theorem. Students are challenged to construct triangles with a given number of matchsticks, explore and record what combinations of sticks can create valid triangles and represent their findings using mathematical expressions. Each lesson is outlined in detail ...

• TLF-IDL6551

Find an addition or subtraction pattern relating to four numbers on a grid. Predict the next three numbers in the pattern. For example, predict the next three numbers in the following sequence: 60, 53, 46, 39...

• TLF-IDS4970

These seven learning activities, which focus on 'open-ended tasks' using a variety of tools (software) and devices (hardware), illustrate the ways in which content, pedagogy and technology can be successfully and effectively integrated in order to promote learning. In the activities, teachers use investigations in order ...

• TLF-IDL1064

Make some music by building up rhythms for chimes. Complete a counting rule that matches a pattern on a number line. Select the start number or select a number to count by. For example, start at 1 on a number line; then choose which number to count by (4, 5 or 6) to alternate between odd and even numbers. Add a second number ...

• TLF-IDR10912

This collection of 21 digital curriculum resources focuses on assisting students to develop efficient and effective mental calculation strategies for performing additions and subtractions of two-, three- and four-digit whole numbers. It is organised in three categories: developing strategies - addition; developing strategies ...

• TLF-IDM019166

Can you add two numbers that are both in the hundreds? Here's an example that uses 149 and 673. See how to carry the tens and hundreds. Also watch how to subtract two numbers that are both in the hundreds. This example uses 741 and 218. Take 218 away from 741. See how to do the tricky bit of 'carrying'.