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4 Grade Math & Science
Overview
Amy Harding
Amy Pickens
Leah TenEyck
Attendance
• Please try and get your child to school by 7:30. We have specials
at 7:45 and really need the first few minutes in the morning to
get settled in.
• Although they may get here as early as 7:20.
Math Curriculum
• This is our second year to use Origo Stepping Stones as our
curriculum resource.
• It is designed to spiral so students who do not master a concept
the first time will get a chance to strengthen it later.
• Workshop Model:
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15-20 minute opening
30 minutes work period/small group
5-10 min closing
30 minute problem solving block
Module Parent Letters
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Each one of our modules comes with a
parent letter. We will be sending these
home through email but they can also
be found on our website.
On these parent letters you can find a
basic explanation of things we will be
focusing on during this module and
ideas for what you can do at home.
Big Math Concepts in Fourth Grade
These are the TEKS that we spend the most
time on and/or tend to be a little more
challenging for the students.
Number Sense
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Add and subtract whole numbers and decimals to the
hundredths place using the standard algorithm
Multiply and divide four-digits by one-digit using a variety
of methods, including the standard algorithm
Round in all four operations (+, -, x, ÷)
Fractions
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Understand improper fractions
Compare fractions with unlike denominators
Determine if fractions are equivalent
Add and subtract fractions with like denominators
Use benchmark fractions to determine reasonableness (is a fraction
greater or less than ½)
Decompose fractions, such as 5/2= ½ + ½ +
½+½+½
Measurement
• Use formulas to find area and perimeter
• Use stem and leaf plots
• Convert between units in the metric or
customary system
• Find elapsed time without tools
Geometry
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Identify points, lines, line segments, rays and angles
Identify triangles based on their angles
Measure degrees
Use a protractor
Draw an angle with a given measure
Determine the measure of an unknown angle
Personal Financial
Literacy
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Fixed/variable expenses
Calculate profit
Compare advantages and disadvantages of savings
options
Allocate weekly allowance for spending and savings
Math – How can you help?
• The jump from 3rd grade to 4th grade is large and students will need
reinforcement at home:
**Khan Academy and Learnzillion are a great resource for reviewing a concept.
**Our goal is to send out resources each week that you can use to help your child
if needed.
• Make sure students know their multiplication facts!
**It relates to all areas of mathematics.
**We are providing a list of fluency games and apps that you can
download on your iPads or phones.
Homework Policy
• Homework goes home every Monday for the week.
Students can complete it at their convenience
• Homework is due on Fridays. We check it together on
those days.
• Part of homework for the first semester is fact fluency
practice. 10-15 minutes a night is ideal. Kids can
practice by using flash cards, apps or games.
Science
• This is also our second year to use Science Fusion for our
curriculum resource
• Students will have a log in this once we set up our online classes
• Access digital lessons to reinforce the concepts being taught in
class
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May also be used as content of the class or as homework for a ‘flipped’
classroom
• Students will find many other resources on the website
Thank you all for coming! You are helping
make it the best academic year yet. We
appreciate all that you do at home to
support your child’s education!
“Teachers, who love children, teach children to love learning!”