4Th Grade Math Syllabus
The fourth grade Mathematics curriculum is designed to review and build upon
the students concept of whole numbers, addition, subtraction, geometry and
patterns, through a problem solving approach. Students will be introduced
to multiplication starting with basic facts followed by 2 digit times 1 digit and 2 digit times
2 digit problems. For those who are ready they can be challenged by larger numbers. Division
is introduced using single digit divisors.
Learning of the basic Multiplication facts will be essential to gaining
success with Multiplication and Division. Mastering these facts will ensure
self confidence and a strong foundation for material being taught in the
future..fact practice at home is reccommended!
We will be using a combination of Saxon Math and Scott Foresman for the Math curriculum. when
using the Foresman material students will be given handouts that are to be put into their
binders. The handouts will contain sample problems and explanations of the material. Students
will have notes in their notebook containing sample problems demonstrated in class as well as
practice problems. If your student has lost thier handouts you can refer to the sample problems
for examples or look up the corresponding lesson in the Saxon Text.
Major Text and Resource: Saxon Math 54
class will consist of:
1. Warm up activities: Facts practice,The facts practice will be a speed test.
2. Daily lesson: instruction is given on the new topic including
sample problems.
3. Time for practice problems.
4. Homework: Homework will be given as further practice of lessons taught in class or
review of previous lessons
Problem of the week: Each Monday students will be given a problem of the
week. These problems will focus on various problem solving strategies. We
will discuss the strategy and look at a sample problem for practice.
Students will complete the other problems on the worksheet. Completed
problems will be due on Friday.
Homework: Homework will be given daily. Students can expect a minimum of
30 minutes of Math homework per night. (On average). Late homework will be penalized according
to the Star student handbook. Homework is essential to mastery of Math skills. Please
establish a quiet place and regular routine for homework.
*Generally, all computation work must be shown in order to receive full
credit. Failure to show work will be penalized. Examples of work
expectation will be demonstrated and explained during each lesson.
Scope and Sequence:
1st 6 Weeks: Addition & Subtraction review, Place Value, Adding Money,
Addition & Subtraction with regrouping, comparing numbers, Sequencing, Word
Problems, Expanded Form, Metric Measurement
2nd 6 Weeks: Multiplication Facts, Fractions, Subtraction with 3 digits
with regrouping, Number Lines, Mixed Numbers, Customary Measurement,
Rounding, Multiplication & Division
3rd 6 Weeks: Division with remainders, Renaming Fractions, Polygons, Area,
Liquid Measurement, Pictographs & Bar Graphs, two step equations
4th 6 Weeks: Line Graphs, Improper Fractions, Average, Decimals, Circles,
Mixed Numbers as Decimals
5th 6 Weeks: Adding Fractions, Probability, Subtracting Fractions, Reducing
Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, Common Denominators, Roman Numerals, TAKS
Practice
6th 6 Weeks: Projects