Elementary School - Grade 4

Mathematics

Number System:

• Identify and use landmarks in the number system up to 10,000>
• Identify and use multiples of 100 and 1000
• Demonstrates understanding of place value to thousands
• Can read, write and locate, in sequence, numbers in the thousands
• Recognizes square numbers and their properties
• Recognizes prime numbers as those that each have only one pair of factors and one array

Fractions and Decimals

• Demonstrates understanding that equal fractions of a whole have the same area but are not necessarily congruent
• Is familiar with relationships among halves, fourths, eighths, thirds, sixths and twelfths
• Compare fractions to the landmarks 0, 1/2, 1 and 2
• Uses numerical reasoning and area to compare fractions
• Uses the size of the numerator to compare fractions that have the same denominator and the size of the denominator to compare the size of fractions that have the same numerator
• Is able to use different combinations of fractions to make a whole
• Identify equivalent fractions
• Add fractions with like denominators
• Read and write mixed and improper fractions
• Connect basic fractions to decimals
• Model fractions using manipulative
• Use manipulative to add and subtract common fractions and to model equivalent fractions
• Apply fractions appropriately in a problem situation

Computation:

• Translate real world problems into math sentences
• Represents factor pairs as dimensions of a rectangular array
• Uses multiplication and division notation to write number sentences
• Relates knowledge of factors to division situations
• Distinguish when an estimate can be used
• Estimate numbers up to the thousands
• Use estimation in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems to check for reasonableness
• Develop more than one way to solve a problem and use one method to check another
• Adds 3-digit numbers
• Adds strings of numbers by grouping numbers that go together
• Recall multiplication facts up to 10x10
• Reads and uses standard multiplication and division notation
• Use patterns to solve multiplication and division problems
• Multiply 2-digit and 1-digit numbers
• Multiply 3-digit and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers
• Multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers
• Divide multi-digit dividends and 1-digit divisors
• Divide multi-digit dividends by 2-digit divisors
• Understand concept of remainders in division and can apply it appropriately in story problems
• Determine when it is appropriate to use a calculator
• Recognize and solve problems with a variety of givens and unknowns
• Recognize that a variable is something that is missing

Data:

• Look for patterns in data sets
• Create charts and graphs showing change
• Interpret graphs and charts
• Identify points on a grid using positive and negative coordinates
• Find the median in a set of data
• Demonstrates an understanding that probability means how likely something is to happen
• Estimate how likely something is to happen

Measurements:

• Estimate the measure of a length, measure the length and compare the estimate to the actual measure
• Understand the rational of standard measurement
• Measure in inches feet and yards
• Compute conversions using inches, feet and yards
• Demonstrate understanding of equivalencies of metric measurement
• Demonstrate understanding of equivalencies of capacity, and weight
• Use standard units to measure length, weight and volume
• Measure in centimeters and meters
• Weigh objects using a balance
• Understand area and perimeter relationships

Geometry:

• Recognize right angles
• Recognize parallel and perpendicular lines
• Demonstrate understanding of the terms acute and obtuse angle
• Explore relationship between 3-D objects and 2-D representations

Communication:

• Use appropriate language to describe and compare amounts
• Use pictures, numbers or words to record strategies for solving problems
• Work cooperatively in groups to solve problems