Fourth-grade math builds on the information learned in previous grades and adds more complexity, especially with regard to fractions and decimals. Your 4th grader is learning to:
- Interpret information in a graph.
- Use data to make a graph.
- Compare large numbers.
- Understand negative numbers.
- Multiply three- and four-digit numbers including numbers with zero.
- Find common multiples.
- Understand prime and composite numbers.
- Divide larger numbers.
- Divide when there is a zero in the quotient.
- Estimate quotients and mentally divide.
- Understand improper fractions and mixed numbers.
- Reduce fractions.
- Add and subtract fractions.
- Read and write decimals.
- Convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.
- Round decimals.
- Be able to place decimals on a number line.
- Accurately measure length, weight, capacity and temperature in both customary and metric units.
- Add and subtract time and money.
- Understand lines and rays, angles, lines, polygons and the area of rectangle.
- Solve multi-step word problems.
4th grade social studies
Social studies curriculum in 4th grade includes history and geography. Fourth graders will usually study:
- World geography including maps, hemispheres, coordinates, mountains and scale.
- History, including your home state, the American Revolution, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the early presidents.
4th grade science
Fourth-grade science curriculum depends on your school district but generally, 4th graders study electricity, geology, such as earthquakes and erosion, and the systems of the human body.
It’s amazing to watch 4th graders develop their reasoning skills. Most kids really grow from literal thinkers into abstract thinkers throughout this year. It’s always been one of our favorite years to teach!
Fourth grade is such an exciting time
Now you know what 4th graders are supposed to know, it’s time to ask yourself: Are your child’s skills on par with his or her grade level? How did your child really do with the disruption to school last year? With a Sylvan Assessment, we can find out exactly where your child stands in comparison with his or her grade level, and create a personalized plan to help further his or her knowledge base! For more information, visit your local Sylvan Learning center today!
Now’s the time to take action if:
- You’ve noticed any academic issues that have been simmering for a while
- Your child is just getting by (but isn’t really excelling), or …
- You want to give you child an edge for next year
Sylvan offers a variety of services — from personalized tutoring, to homework coaching and skill building, to advancement programs — to help your family achieve your goals.