SUBJECT: 4th Grade Math
1st Nine Weeks
BIG IDEA: Number Sense Operations with Multiplication & Division
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
NO.2.4.2 Apply number theory
 determine if any number is even or odd
 use the terms multiple, factor, and divisible by in an appropriate context
 generate and use divisibility rules for 2, 5, and 10
 demonstrate various multiplication & division relationships
NO.3.4.2 Demonstrate fluency with combinations for multiplication and division facts (12 x 12) and use these
combinations to mentally compute related problems (30 x 50)
Related SLE
NO.2.4.1 Develop an understanding of the associative and zero properties of multiplication using objects
NO.2.4.2 Apply number theory
 determine if any number is even or odd
 use the terms multiple, factor, and divisible by in an appropriate context
 generate and use divisibility rules for 2, 5, and 10
 demonstrate various multiplication & division relationships
NO.2.4.4 Represent and explain division as measurement and partitive division including equal groups, related
rates, price, rectangular arrays (area model), combinations and multiplicative comparison See Appendix for more
details
Ex.
 translate contextual situations involving division into conventional mathematical symbols
 explain how a remainder may impact an answer in a real world situation
NO.3.4.3 Attain, with and without appropriate technology, computational fluency in multiplication and division
using contextual problems using
 two-digit by two-digit multiplication (larger numbers with technology),
 up to three-digit by two-digit division (larger numbers with technology),
 strategies for multiplication and dividing numbers,
 performance of operations in more than one way,
 estimation of products and quotients in appropriate situations, and
 relationships between operations
NO.3.4.4 Solve simple problems using operations involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication using a variety
of methods and tools
(e.g., objects, mental computation, paper and pencil and with and without appropriate technology)
BIG IDEA: Apply Multiplication & Division
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Related SLE
M.13.4.10 Use strategies for finding the area of a rectangle
DAP.17.4.3 Find all possible combinations of two or three sets of objects BIG IDEA:
BIG IDEA: Algebraic Representations
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
A.5.4.3 Use a variable to represent an unknown quantity in a number sentence involving contextual situations and
find the value
Ex.
Susie bought 48 pencils. If the pencils came in packages of 12, how many packages of pencils did she buy?
P = 48 ÷ 12
Related SLE
NO.2.4.3 Use conventional mathematical symbols to write equations for contextual problems involving
multiplication
See Appendix for examples
A.5.4.1 Select and/or write number sentences (equations) to find the unknown in problem-solving contexts
involving two-digit by one-digit division using appropriate labels
BIG IDEA: Inferences & Predictions
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
DAP.15.4.1 Represent and interpret data using pictographs, bar graphs and line graphs in which symbols or
intervals are greater than one
Related SLE
DAP.15.4.2 Match a set of data with a graphical representation of the data
DAP.16.4.1 Make predictions for a given set of data
BIG IDEA: Data Representation Data Analysis
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Related SLE
DAP.14.4.1 Create a data collection plan after being given a topic and collect, organize, display, describe and
interpret simple data using frequency tables or line plots, pictographs and bar graphs
DAP.15.4.2 Match a set of data with a graphical representation of the data
SUBJECT: 4th Grade Math
2nd Nine Weeks
BIG IDEA: Geometry/Geometric Properties
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
G.8.4.2 Identify regular and irregular polygons including octagon
See the Polygons page in the Appendix
G.8.4.3 Identify, draw, and describe a line, line segment, a ray, an angle, intersecting, perpendicular, and parallel
lines
Related SLE
G.8.4.4 Identify and describe intersecting, perpendicular and parallel lines in problem solving context
G.8.4.5 Classify angles relative to 90° as more than, less than or equal to
BIG IDEA: Geometry Transformation of Shapes
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
G.9.4.1 Determine the result of a transformation of a two-dimensional figure as a slide (translation), flip
(reflection) or turn (rotation) and justify the answer
Related SLE
G.11.4.2 Create new figures by combining and subdividing models of existing figures in multiple ways and record
results in a table
Ex.
BIG IDEA: Time
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
M.13.4.4 Determine elapsed time in contextual situations to five-minute intervals with beginning time unknown
Ex.
Mary watched a movie for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The movie ended at 8:15. When did the movie begin?
Related SLE
M.12.4.1 Recognize that 60 seconds equals1 minute
M.13.4.1 Using a calendar to determine elapsed time from month to month
M.13.4.2 Solve problems involving conversions between minutes and hours
M.13.4.3 Restate the time in multiple ways given an analog clock to the nearest one-minute
M.13.4.4 Determine elapsed time in contextual situations to five-minute intervals with beginning time unknown
Ex.
Mary watched a movie for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The movie ended at 8:15. When did the movie begin?
BIG IDEA: Patterns, Relations & Functions
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
A.4.4.2 Use repeating and growing numeric and geometric patterns to make predictions and solve problems
A.6.4.1 Create a chart or table to organize given information and to understand relationships and explain the results
Ex.
Troy must read independently for 2 hours a week. If Troy reads 20 minutes a day, how long will it take him to read
a total of two hours?
G.10.4.1 Locate and identify points on a coordinate grid and name the ordered pair (quadrant one only) using
common language and geometric vocabulary (horizontal and vertical)
M.12.4.4 Create and complete a conversion table to show relationships between units of measurement in the same
system
Related SLE
A.4.4.1 Identify a number that is more or less than any whole number using multiples of 10, 100 and/or 1000
Ex.
100 more than 4987 is 5087
A.4.4.3 Determine the relationship between sets of numbers by selecting the rule
(2 step rule in words)
A.5.4.2
Express mathematical relationships using simple equations and inequalities (>, <, =, ≠ ) Ex.
4 x 5 ____ 8 x 2 + 3
A.7.4.1 Identify, describe and generalize relationships in which quantities change proportionally
Ex.
If a car travels at a rate of 50 mph, how far will it travel in three hours?
hours 1
2
3
miles 50 100 150
SUBJECT: 4th Grade Math
3rd Nine Weeks
BIG IDEA: Place Value
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
NO.1.4.2 Use the place value structure of the base ten number system and be able to represent and compare whole
numbers to millions (using models, illustrations, symbols, expanded notation and problem solving)
Ex.
1,246,477___1,244
Related SLE
NO.1.4.1 Recognize equivalent representations for the same whole number and generate them by composing and
decomposing numbers
Ex.
1,076 = 1,000 + 70 + 6; 500 + 500 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 1;
250 + 250 + 250 + 250 + 75 + 1, etc…
NO.1.4.3 Use mathematical language and symbols to compare and order any whole numbers with and without
appropriate technology (<, >, =)
BIG IDEA: Operations
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
NO.3.4.1 Demonstrate, with and without appropriate technology, computational fluency in multi-digit addition and
subtraction in contextual problems
NO.3.4.4 Solve simple problems using operations involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication using a variety
of methods and tools
(e.g., objects, mental computation, paper and pencil and with and without appropriate technology)
Related SLE
M.13.4.5
Apply money concepts in contextual situations
Ex.
 determine the better buy
 determine change back with the least amount of currency
 compare money
M.13.4.9 Use strategies for finding the perimeter of a rectangle
BIG IDEA: Capacity Weight/Mass
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
M.13.4.7 Use appropriate customary and metric measurement tools for length, capacity and mass
Related SLE
M.12.4.3 Use the relationship among units of measurement
Length:
12 in = 1 ft
3 ft = 1 yd
36 in = 1 yd
100 cm = 1 m
Capacity:
2 cups = 1 pint
2 pints = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon
Weight:
16 ounces = 1 lb
M.13.4.8 Estimate and measure length, capacity/volume and mass using appropriate customary and metric units
Length: 1/2 inch, 1 cm
Perimeter: inches, feet, centimeters, meters
Area: square inches, square feet, square centimeters, square meters
Weight: pounds/ounces
Mass: kilograms/grams
Capacity: cups, pints, quarts, gallons
Volume: liters
M.13.4.11 Use strategies to find the volume (cubic units) of rectangular prisms and cubes
BIG IDEA: Fractions Decimals Money
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
NO.1.4.1 Recognize equivalent representations for the same whole number and generate them by composing and
decomposing numbers
Ex.
1,076 = 1,000 + 70 + 6; 500 + 500 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 1;
250 + 250 + 250 + 250 + 75 + 1, etc…
NO.1.4.7 Write an equivalent decimal for a given fraction relating to money
Ex.
1/10 = $0.10
1/4 = $0.25
Related SLE
NO.1.4.5 Utilize models, benchmarks, and equivalent forms to recognize that the size of the whole determines the
size of the fraction
NO.1.4.6 Use the place value structure of the base ten number system and be able to represent and compare
decimals to hundredths (using models, illustrations, symbols, expanded notation and problem solving)
Ex.
3.87___3.78
NO.1.4.8 Write a fraction that is equivalent to a given fraction with the use of models
Ex.
1/3 = 2/6 = 4/12
SUBJECT: 4th Grade Math
4th Nine Weeks
BIG IDEA: Probability
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
DAP.17.4.2 Conduct simple probability experiments, record the data and draw conclusions about the likelihood of
possible outcome (roll number cubes, pull tiles from a bag, spin spinner, or determine the fairness of the game)
Related SLE
DAP.17.4.1 Use fractions to predict probability of an event
Ex.
There are 5 blue tiles, 3 red tiles, and 2 green tiles What is the probability of pulling out a green tile?
BIG IDEA: Temperature
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
M.13.4.6 Read temperatures on Fahrenheit and Celsius scales
Related SLE
M.12.4.2 Distinguish the temperature in contextual problems using the Fahrenheit scale on a thermometer
BIG IDEA: Multiplication
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Related SLE
NO.3.4.2 Demonstrate fluency with combinations for multiplication and division facts (12 x 12) and use these
combinations to mentally compute related problems
(30 x 50)
NO.3.4.3 Attain, with and without appropriate technology, computational fluency in multiplication and division
using contextual problems using
 two-digit by two-digit multiplication (larger numbers with technology),
 up to three-digit by two-digit division (larger numbers with technology),
 strategies for multiplication and dividing numbers,
 performance of operations in more than one way,
 estimation of products and quotients in appropriate situations, and
 relationships between operations
BIG IDEA: 3-D Geometry
NO.3.4.5 Use estimation strategies to solve problems and judge the reasonableness of the answer
Primary SLE
G.8.4.1 Identify, describe and classify three-dimensional solids by properties including the number of vertices,
edges, and shapes of faces using models
Related SLE
G.11.4.1 Construct a three-dimensional model composed of cubes when given an illustration