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Step-by-step support so you feel ready to guide your child’s maths journey - from day one.
Stage 2, Part B - Year 4
Year 4 is where maths begins to stretch your child’s thinking.
Multiplication and division become more complex, fractions and decimals are introduced, and problem-solving takes centre stage. It’s a year of building resilience and confidence as maths moves beyond the basics.
At MathsBites, we help parents understand the teaching methods used in Year 4 and provide simple, practical ways to support learning at home. Whether it’s tackling times tables, exploring fractions, or solving word problems, we’ll guide you step by step, so you feel confident alongside your child.
This is your starting point: a place to see how maths is taught in Year 4 and to discover strategies that make supporting your child easier and more rewarding.
What your child learns in Stage 2, Part B
Stage 2 Part B builds on foundational skills and introduces more complex reasoning and problem-solving strategies.
For example:
Multiplication & Division Strategies: Using number properties, arrays, and written methods to solve problems involving larger numbers.
Fractions & Decimals: Comparing fractions with like denominators, understanding decimal notation, and placing decimals on number lines.
Money & Financial Maths: Solving problems involving purchases and change; calculating total costs and comparing values.
Time & Calendars: Reading and interpreting timetables, calculating elapsed time, and converting between units of time.
Location & Transformation: Describing positions using grid references and coordinates; exploring flips, slides, and turns.
Data & Chance: Conducting surveys, creating column and other graphs, and describing likelihood using everyday language
and this is just the start.
MathsBites videos walk you through these concepts using the same language and methods taught in classrooms right across Australia.
Why MathsBites works
Primary school maths has changed - new strategies, new language, and new expectations.
That’s why MathsBites was created, giving you:
27 short, clear videos that explain every concept your child will learn
A self-paced course to watch anytime, anywhere, on your phone, tablet, or laptop
Screen-free practice to reinforce learning at home
Parent-first language that bridges the gap between classroom and kitchen table
MathsBites helps you understand these concepts using the same language and strategies taught in classrooms, so you can confidently support your child’s learning at home.
Why MathsBites makes sense
Built using the NSW syllabus which means no guesswork
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum which means peace of mind
Reduces homework stress for you and your child
Builds long-term confidence and understanding, not just quick fixes
Supports independent learning by helping you model it first
Saves time and money - no more confusion or endless searching - MathsBites provides real help in real time - all in the one place
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