We believe students make sense of mathematics when they learn in an environment that focuses on new concepts and builds on mathematics they have previously explored. Math class is about developing a problem solving mindset. Learning mathematics is understanding, making connections, applying knowledge, and communicating ideas.
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Grade 4 Math is all about…using the four operations (+,-,x,÷) to solve multi-digit and multi-step problems involving whole numbers and fractions.
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Benchmark Understandings at Grade 4The essential building blocks for solid understanding of mathematical concepts
Focus at this grade level will also include:
HELPING YOUR STUDENT LEARN OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL:Look for everyday opportunities to have your child do mathematics.
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Multiplicative Reasoning: from concept to fluency
Grade 3 Mathematics
- Fluently multiply and divide within 100 by applying properties of operations and the inverse relationship
- Understand area; and relate area to multiplication and division
Grade 4 Mathematics
- Multiply and divide to solve multi-digit computation and story problems
Grade 5 Mathematics
- Fluently multiply and divide multi-digit numbers with a standard algorithm by applying place value understanding and properties of operations
- Understand volume; and relate volume to multiplication (geometry)
Fractional Reasoning: from concept to fluency
Grade 3 Mathematics
- Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
Grade 4 Mathematics
- Apply equivalence and understanding of unit fractions to compare and order fractions and decimals.
- Fluently add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions by applying place value understanding and properties of operations.
Grade 5 Mathematics
- Fluently add/subtract fractions using equivalent fractions and properties of operations
- Multiply and divide fractions
- Fluently add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals by applying place value understanding and properties of operations.
Additive Reasoning: from concept to fluency
Grade 3 Mathematics
- Fluently add and subtract multi-digit numbers by applying place value understanding and properties of operations.
Grade 4 Mathematics
- Fluently add and subtract multi-digit numbers with a standard algorithm by applying place value understanding & properties of operations.
- Add, subtract, and multiply fractions by applying previous understandings of operations on whole numbers (additive reasoning with fractions)
Grade 5 Mathematics
- Fluently add/subtract fractions using equivalent fractions and properties of operations (additive reasoning with fractions)
- Fluently add, subtract, multiply & divide decimals by applying place value understanding and properties of operations (additive reasoning with fractions)