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External resources
Additive strategy activities from Book 5 https://nzmaths.co.nz/sites/default/files/Numeracy/numPDFs/NumBk5.pdf
Multiplicative strategy activities from Book 6 https://nzmaths.co.nz/sites/default/files/Numeracy/2008numPDFs/NumBk6.pdf
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Mathematical magic

Level Two
Integrated
Units of Work
This unit provides you with a range of opportunities to assess the entry level of achievement of your students.
  • Classify whole numbers as even or odd and generalise the nature of sums when even and odd numbers are added.
  • Recognise that sums remain the same if the same amount is added and subtracted to the two addends, e.g. 17 + 19 = 27 + 9.
  • Create and follow instructions to make a model made with shapes.
  • Recombi...
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Building on two-digit place value

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
This unit supports students learning to understand the structure of two-digit numbers and how to operate with them.

Session One

  • Calculate the gains and losses in a game of Snakes and Ladders.

Session Two

  • Represent two digit numbers with play money.
  • Add and subtract two digit numbers.

Session Three

  • Use ‘up through ten’ and ‘back through ten strategies to add and subtract single digit numbers.

Session Four

  • Rename three...
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Paper planes: Level 2

Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
This unit uses the context of making paper planes to develop understanding of metre and centimetre measures. Students investigate a variety of paper airplane designs, experiment to see which planes fly the furthest, and decide winners by measuring and comparing results.
  • Estimate using metres and centimetres.
  • Measure to the nearest metre and centimetre.
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Number lines and bead strings

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
In this unit five-based bead strings and number lines are used to solve addition and subtraction problems. The aim is to get students that use an early additive strategy to solve problems using a tidy number strategy with 10.
  • Solve addition problems like 8 + 4 = by going 8 + 2 = 10, 10 + 2 (more) = 12.
  • Solve subtraction problems like 14 – 6 by going 14 – 4 = 10, 10 – 2 (more) = 8.
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Honeycomb

Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
In this unit students sort and explore two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes, identify and describe their distinguishing features and come to appreciate the efficiency of the tessellating hexagon in meeting the needs of honeybees.
  • Identify distinguishing features of 2D (plane) shapes using the language of sides and corners.
  • Identify distinguishing features of 3D shapes using the language of faces, edges, vertex/vertices.
  • Explore hexagons, recognising that they tessellate.
  • Make hollow prism shapes and describe their features.
  • Rese...
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Popcorn

Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
This unit includes a number of popcorn investigations, which provide both a purposeful and enjoyable measuring context. The focus of the unit is introducing the students to the need for a standard unit for measuring volume.
  • Use non-standard volume units (cups, spoons, bowls) to fill a container and count the number used.
  • Recognise the need for a standard unit of volume.
  • Measure to the nearest litre and half litre by using litre containers to fill and count.
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Multiplication stories

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
In this unit students explore the different situation types to which multiplication can be applied. Particularly, they engage with rate, comparison and array problems.
  • Pose different types of word problems.
  • Explain their mathematical thinking in solving problems.
  • Use a variety of equipment to model their solutions.
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Planning a statistical investigation (Level 2)

Level Two
Statistics
Units of Work
In this unit students will identify how to plan and carry out a statistical investigation, looking at facts about their class as a context.
  • Write investigative questions for statistical investigations and design a method of collection of data.
  • Display collected data in an appropriate format.
  • Make statements about implications or possible actions based on the results of an investigation.
  • Make conclusions on the basis of statistical...
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Pede patterns

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
This unit is about generating number patterns for certain creatures from the mythical planet of Elsinore. Each ‘Pede’ is made up of square parts and has a number of feet. The patterns range from counting by 2s and 3s, to being the number of feet plus three.
  • Continue a simple pattern
  • Generalise the pattern.
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Matariki - Level 2

Level Two
Integrated
Units of Work
This unit consists of mathematical learning, at Level 2 of the New Zealand Curriculum, focused around celebrations of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The sessions provide meaningful contexts that highlight Māori culture and provide powerful learning opportunities that connect different strands of...

Session One

  • Use place value based strategies to subtract single and two digit numbers.

Session Two

  • Interpret a calendar to make decisions about dates.
  • Add two digit numbers.

Session Three

  • Gather and sort data to make decisions about quantities of food to order.
  • Calculate with measures, including money.

Sess...

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Robots

Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
In this unit students explore movement and direction concepts in the context of programming a robot to move. They will be developing sets of instructions to accomplish tasks, focusing on the use of right, left, forward, backwards and quarter turns.
  • Describe the difference between movement and direction.
  • Order a set of movement and direction instructions.
  • Create a set of instructions.
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Number families and relationships

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
The purpose of this unit of three lessons is to develop an understanding of how the operations of addition and subtraction behave and how they relate to one another.
  • Recognise three numbers that are related through the operations of addition and subtraction.
  • Recognise that there are two related addition and two subtraction equations in a ‘family of facts’.
  • Write and read sets of related addition and subtraction equations.
  • Explain, in their own words, the inverse...
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How long does it take?

Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
This unit involves students in looking at the lengths of time various activities take and calculating how long is spent on these activities in a week.
  • Estimate the time taken for daily activities in hours and minutes.
  • Use advanced counting or partitioning strategies to solve problems involving minutes and hours.
  • Check the reasonableness of answers obtained using a calculator.
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Cube and spinner challenges

Level Two
Statistics
Units of Work
In this unit we play several games based on coloured cubes and spinners. The purpose is to investigate chance and think about the concept of a fair game.
  • Recognise that not all things occur with the same likelihood.
  • Observe that some things are fairer than others.
  • Explore adjusting the rules of games to make them fairer.
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Fun and fitness

Level Two
Integrated
Units of Work
The purpose of this unit is for students to design a PE/fitness game, use standard measures of length, and conduct a statistical investigation into the safety factors and the health benefits of their game.
  • Understand how running a distance contributes to fitness and wellbeing.
  • Create a personal benchmark for 1 metre and for 1 kilometre.
  • Accurately use three measuring devices to measure a distance of more than 3 metres.
  • Correctly record length measurements using abbreviations.
  • Understand how many metres...
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Letter patterns

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
In this unit we look at number patterns from letters and numbers. We use a table of values to help record our thinking. It’s important here to look for the pattern and see how the number of tiles changes from letter to letter.
  • Draw the next shape in a pattern sequence
  • See how the pattern continues from one shape to the next
  • Draw up a table of values.
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Voting vitality

Level Two
Statistics
Units of Work
In this unit, which explores the context of voting, students will become familiar with and apply the five key steps of carrying out a statistical investigation.
  • Pose investigative questions.
  • Design data collection methods.
  • Collect and collate data.
  • Display collected data in an appropriate format and make statements about the displays of data.
  • Make conclusions based on a statistical investigation.
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Fraction bits and parts

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
This unit explores the beginnings of proportional thinking by introducing fractions and associated language. The purpose for this unit is to make, name, and recognise wholes, halves, third parts, fourth parts and fifth parts of a variety of objects.
  • count in fractions forwards and backwards to a named whole number.
  • recognise the whole of an object, part of an object, and equal parts and their names.
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In the garden

Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
This unit uses the context of a garden to explore the line and rotational symmetry of shapes.
  • Make geometric patterns by reflecting, rotating, and translating shapes.
  • Describe the reflective and rotational symmetry of shapes.
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