Year 4 maths topics

Key Stage 2 · ages 8 to 9 · 27 topics first taught in Year 4. Earlier topics keep coming back in review.

Number

Complete the table: Find the missing numbers in a table by spotting the rule.
Counting in 6, 7, 9, 25 and 1000: Count forwards and backwards in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 1000.
Counting through zero: Count backwards through zero into negative numbers, in temperatures and on number lines.
Dividing: Short and long division, with remainders.
Dividing by 10 and 100: Divide whole numbers by 10 and 100, giving tenths and hundredths.
Equivalent fractions: Fractions that are the same size, and simplifying.
Estimate, then check: Estimate an answer by rounding, and check a calculation with the inverse.
Multiplying: Multiply 2-, 3- and 4-digit numbers, by one and two digits.
Multiplying three numbers: Multiply three numbers together, choosing the easiest order.
Roman numerals: Read Roman numerals to 100, and then to 1,000.
Rounding: Round whole numbers and decimals.
Scaling and correspondence problems: Solve problems about 'times as many' and about pairing each of one thing with each of another.
Tenths and hundredths: Connect fractions over 10 and 100 with decimal notation.

Adding and subtracting money: Add and subtract amounts in pounds and pence, and work out change.
Area by counting squares: Find the area of rectangles and simple compound shapes by counting or multiplying squares.
Converting units of time: Convert between seconds, minutes, hours, days and weeks.
Perimeter of compound shapes: Find the perimeter of rectilinear shapes, such as an L-shape.
Pounds and pence: Write amounts of money in pounds and in pence, using decimals.
Reading scales: Work out what each mark on a scale is worth, then read the value the pointer shows.
Timetables and journey times: Read a timetable and work out how long a journey takes, in minutes.

Acute, right, obtuse and reflex angles: Name angles as acute, right, obtuse, straight or reflex, and compare their sizes.
Comparing and classifying shapes: Name triangles and quadrilaterals from their sides and angles.
Lines of symmetry: Find and count the lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes and letters.
Moving on a grid: Move points left and right on a coordinate grid.
Translating on a grid: Move a point or shape left, right, up or down on a grid, and describe the move.

Reading bar charts: Use the numbers on the left to read and compare bars.
Reading tables and lists: Solve sum and difference problems using data in tables and lists.