Math 4 A Syllabus
Course Description:
Grade 4 math uses a varied amount of instructional material to reinforce and teach new math skills to the 4th grade learners.
Instruction includes creative videos, mathematical storytelling, practical math applications and repetition to reinforce skills
throughout the course. Three areas are focused on and students will finish the course with a strong knowledge in these content
areas. The first is developing an understanding and fluency with multi-digit multiplication, and developing the understanding of
dividing to find quotients involving multi-digit dividends. The second is developing an understanding of fraction equivalence,
addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, and multiplication of fractions with whole numbers. The third will be
addressed in semester B.
Materials Needed: Scissors, Graph paper, Markers, Ruler
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Writing
• Identify and write multiplicative equations.
1 Multiplication
Multiplication
• Make multiplicative comparisons.
Comparison
Solving Basic
• Solve basic multiplication equations for an unknown.
Equations
Parts of a Word
• Identify the known and unknown parts of a word problem.
Problem
Translation into
• Translate comparative situations into equations with an unknown and solve.
Equations
Interpretation • Interpret word problems.
Estimation
• Use acceptable estimation strategies and justify the solution.
Strategies
Remainders • Add two multi-digit whole numbers with accuracy, efficiency and flexibility.
Module 1 Exam
Math 4 A Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Factoring • Find factors of whole numbers.
2 Prime Numbers • Use factoring rules to classify numbers as prime and justify answer.
Common Multiples • Find multiples of whole numbers.
Composite
• Use factoring rules to classify numbers as composite, and justify answers.
Numbers
Basic Patterns • Identify attributes that determine a pattern.
Arithmetic Number
• Identify number patterns.
Patterns
T-Charts • Use a t-chart to identify number patterns.
Rounding • Round numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds place.
Estimating • Use rounding to make estimates.
Place Value • Identify place value in multi-digit whole numbers.
Multiplying by 10
• Multiply by 10 and 100.
and 100
Module 2 Exam
Expanded Form • Read and write numbers using expanded form.
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Rounding to
Hundreds and • Using a number line, round answers to the nearest 100 and 1000 place.
Thousands
Hundreds Chart • Using a hundreds chart, round answers to the nearest 100 and 1000 place.
Math 4 A Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Comparison • Compare two multi-digit whole numbers.
Adding Two Whole
• Add two multi-digit whole numbers with accuracy, efficiency and flexibility.
Numbers
Adding Several
• Add several multi-digit whole numbers with accuracy, efficiency and flexibility.
Whole Numbers
Re-grouping • Add multi-digit whole numbers using a re-grouping strategy.
Subtraction Skills • Subtract multi-digit whole numbers with accuracy, efficiency and flexibility.
Subtraction with • Subtract multi-digit whole numbers with accuracy, efficiency and flexibility.
Zeros • Apply knowledge of subtraction to solve word problems.
Module 3 Exam
Clustering • Multiply numbers using clustering.
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Regrouping
• Multiply numbers using re-grouping.
Multiplication
Multiplying with
• Multiply numbers using the arrays model.
Arrays
Applications of
• Apply any of the multiplication strategies to solve real-life problems.
Multiplication
Long Division • Divide numbers using a traditional algorithm.
Dividing Using
• Divide numbers using groups for the divisor.
Grouping
Area Model • Divide numbers using area models.
Application of
• Apply any of the division strategies to solve real-life problems.
Division Strategies
Math 4 A Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Fraction Parts • Define fraction, numerator, denominator, fraction bar.
Fraction Shape • Identify the number of shaded parts and the number of equal parts in a shape (circle, rectangle).
Writing Fractions • Write a fraction using mathematical notation and using words.
Dividing Number
• Divide a number line into parts (fractions).
5 Lines
Identifying
Fractions on a • Locate fractions on a number line.
Number Line
• Find equivalent fractions using models.
Equivalent
• Find equivalent fractions using multiplication.
Fractions
• Find equivalent fractions using division.
Common
• Create common denominators by multiplication to form equivalent fractions.
Denominators
Greatest Common
• Determine the greatest common factors of whole numbers.
Factor
Least Common
• Determine the least common multiple of whole numbers.
Multiple
Module 5 Exam
Adding Like
• Add like fractions.
6 Fractions
Adding Mixed
• Add mixed numbers.
Numbers
Improper Fractions
• Add improper fractions in mixed numbers.
in Mixed Numbers
Adding Unlike
• Add unlike fractions.
Fractions
Math 4 A Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Subtracting Like
• Subtract like fractions.
Fractions
Subtracting Unlike
• Subtract unlike fractions.
Fractions
Subtracting Mixed
• Subtract mixed numbers.
Numbers
Subtracting
• Subtract improper fractions.
Improper Fractions
Dividing Fractions
• Divide fractions using reciprocals.
Using Reciprocals
Dividing Fractions
• Divide fractions using models.
Using Modeling
Dividing Whole
Numbers into • Divide whole numbers and fractions.
Fractions
Dividing Mixed
• Divide whole numbers and mixed numbers.
Numbers
Module 6 Exam
Math 4 B Syllabus
Course Description:
Semester B of grade 4 math has learners continuing to work with fractions. They will learn to multiply fractions and convert them to
decimals. Students will also begin to learn to equivalent measurements of length, weight, mass, and capacity. They will also learn
helpful skills in understanding time, distance, and money. Students will develop an understanding that geometric figures can be
analyzed and classified based on their properties, such as having parallel sides, perpendicular sides, particular angle measures, and
symmetry. Lessons on rectangles, line plots, angles, figure drawing, polygons, and symmetry will be taught. Semester B continues to
use varied forms of instruction that allow students to learn these skills in a practical manner.
Materials needed: Colored pencils, crayons or thin markers, Calculator (handheld or online), Ruler, and Scissors, protractor, scale
(optional)
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Fraction
• Identify solutions on a number line.
1 Multiplication
Fraction
Multiplication
• Use visual models to represent word problems with fractions.
Using Visual
Models
Multiplying a
Whole Number by • Multiply a fraction by a whole number.
a Fraction
Using
Multiplication to
Solve Word • Solve word problems involving multiplication of whole numbers and fractions.
Problems With
Fractions
Fractions With
• Identify fractions with denominators of 10.
Denominators of
• Identify fractions with denominators of 100.
10 and 100
Comparing Tenths
• Use grids to compare fractions with denominators 10 and 100.
and Hundredths
Math 4 B Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
• Write equivalent fractions with denominators 10 and 100.
Add Tenths and
• Add fractions with denominators 10 and 100.
Hundredths
Identifying
Fractions as • Relate division to fractions.
Division
Fractions as
• Write decimals to the hundredths place.
Decimals
Decimals on
• Locate decimals on a number line.
Number Lines
Comparing
Fractions to • Compare fractions to decimals.
Decimals
Compare Decimals
• Compare decimals using area models.
2 Using Area Models
Compare Decimals
Using Decimal • Compare decimals using decimal circles.
Circles
Compare Decimals
Using Number • Compare decimals using number lines and meter sticks.
Lines
Explaining Decimal
• Demonstrate and explain the reasonableness of comparisons.
Comparisons
Represent
Equivalent
Measures of • Use tables to represent equivalent measurements.
Customary Units
of Length
Math 4 B Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Measuring With
• Measure, compare, and estimate length in inches, feet, yards, miles.
Inches
Measuring and • Measure, compare, and estimate length in inches, feet, yards, miles.
Converting Length • Compare lengths by converting measurements from smaller to larger units and from larger
Measurements units to smaller units.
Estimating
• Measure, compare, and estimate length in kilometers, meters, and centimeters.
Measurements of
• Measure, compare, and estimate length in inches, feet, yards, miles.
Length
Measuring Weight • Measure, compare, and estimate weight and mass in, pounds, ounces, tons, kilograms, or
and Mass grams.
Equivalent
Measurements of • Use tables to represent equivalent measurements.
Weight
Weight • Compare weights and masses by converting measurements from smaller to larger units and
Conversions from larger units to smaller units.
• Solve word problems involving masses of objects.
Problem Solving
• Use diagrams to represent measurement quantities with a scale.
and Estimating
• Measure, compare, and estimate weight and mass in, pounds, ounces, tons, kilograms, or
Weight
grams.
Liters and
• Measure and compare capacity in liters, milliliters, ounces, cups, pints, quarts and gallons.
3 Milliliters
• Measure and compare capacity in liters, milliliters, ounces, cups, pints, quarts and gallons.
Volume
• Compare capacities by converting measurements from smaller to larger units and from larger
Conversions
units to smaller units.
Solving Problems
• Solve word problems involving liquid volume.
About Volume
What is Time? • Measure and compare time in hours, minutes and seconds.
Solving Elapsed
• Solve word problems involving intervals of time.
Time Problems
Math 4 B Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Solving Problems
With Time • Solve word problems that apply time conversions.
Conversions
Solving Problems
With Time and • Solve word problems involving time and distance.
Distance
Money
• Express monetary amounts from a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit.
Conversions
Solving Problems
• Solve word problems involving money.
With Money
Estimating With
• Estimate money to solve word problems.
Money
Money as
• Using equivalent measurements, solve problems with fractions and decimals.
Fractions
• Identify length and width of rectangles.
The Rectangle
4 • Construct rectangles and label the parts.
Perimeter of a
• Find the perimeter of a rectangle.
Rectangle
• Find the area of rectangles by covering them with unit squares or by counting squares in
Area of Rectangles models.
• Find the area of a rectangle, given its length and width.
Area and
• Given the area or perimeter, find either the length or the width of a rectangle.
Perimeter
Measuring Inches • Measure objects up to an eighth of an inch.
Line Plots • Read line plots and represent measurements on a line plot.
Problem Solving
• Add and subtract fractions based on data from a line plot.
with Line Plots
Math 4 B Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Rays • Define and name rays.
Angles • Define and name angles.
• Identify angles by using circles.
Angles and Circles
• Use word problems to explore one-degree turns.
Types of Angles • Identify types of angles (acute, obtuse, right).
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Measuring Angles • Use a protractor to measure angles to the nearest degree.
Constructing
• Construct angles using a protractor and straight edge.
Angles
Adding Angles • Find the sum of two angles.
Subtracting Angles • Decompose angles into smaller parts.
Writing Equations • Use equations to express the sum and difference of angles.
Drawing
• Identify and draw points, lines, segments, rays, angles.
Geometric Basics
Parallel and
• Identify the characteristics of perpendicular and parallel lines.
Perpendicular
• Draw perpendicular and parallel lines.
Lines
Two-Dimensional
• Identify, describe, and categorize common 2-dimensional shapes.
Shapes
Triangles • Identify types of angles (acute, obtuse, right).
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Quadrilaterals • Identify the attributes of quadrilaterals.
Polygons • Identify and describe polygons.
Math 4 B Syllabus
Module Lesson Title Objectives
Symmetry in • Define symmetry.
Shapes • Identify the line of symmetry in figures.
Lines of Symmetry • Draw lines of symmetry in figures.
Tessellation • Create tessellations.
