Fourth Grade MathLand Program

Number Sense
  • Use appropriate math vocabulary
  • Compare and order whole numbers, fractions and decimals
  • Rocognize and compute equivalent fractions
  • Apply fractions to problem situations
  • Explore discrete math by using simple strategies to determine combinations and arrangements
  • Relate the mathematical language and symbolism of operations to problem situations
  • Interpret multiple uses of numbers
  • Construct number meaning by using physical materials
  • Model multiplication
  • Understand our number system by relating counting, grouping and place value concepts
  • Use calculators in appropriate computation situations
  • Understand and appropriately use the division algorithm
  • Model, explain, and develop reasonable proficiency with basic facts and algorithms
  • Understand the concept of fractions, including identifying fractional parts of a whole
  • Compute with fractions
  • Explore the relationship between decimals and fractions
  • Develop operation sense for whole numbers, fractions and decimals
  • Use mental math strategies to solve problems
  • Identify a variety of problem structures that can be reprented by a single operation
  • Use multiple estimation strategies to solve problems, including the use of a referent and a benchmark
  • Use estimation to determine reasonableness of results
  • Develop and apply number theory concepts including prim/composite numbers and odd/even numbers
  • Explore discrete mathematics by using a Venn diagram
  • Understand multiplication as repeated addition
  • Understand the relationship between fractions and division
  • Represent and describe mathematical relaionships
  • Use multiple strategies to solve a problem
  • Write an equation to represent or solve a problem

    Algebraic Thinking

  • Recognize, describe, extend and create number and geometric patterns
  • Represent relationships with models, tables, graphs and rules Develop an understanding of multiplication through patterns
  • Use concrete objects as symbols or variables that can be manipulated
  • Identify multiple attributes as a way of exploring algebra
  • Use manipulatives to model balancing in number sentences
  • Explore concept of variable and constant
  • Write a number sentence
  • Use the language of relationships
  • Identify a missing piece in a mathematical sentence
  • Use patterns to solve computation problems
  • Explore inequalities
  • Evaluate a rule
  • Understand the relationship among operations
  • Explore the associative property

    Geometry and Measurement

  • Apply the concept of rate
  • Select and use the appropriate system of measurement
  • Compute with and compare money amounts
  • Solve problems involving money
  • Read numbers expressed in terms of money
  • Apply estimation when working with measurement
  • Explore how changes in one measurement can cause a change in another
  • Compare and compute with measurements
  • Identfy properties of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes
  • Use a calendar to solve problems
  • Investigate and predict the results of combining, subdividing and changing shapes
  • Use visualization to solve problems
  • Find the area and perimeter of shapes and explore the relationship between these concepts
  • Use metic measurements
  • Recognize, draw, construct and classify geometric shapes
  • Recognize, identify and appreciate geometry in our world
  • Use geometric ideas to develop numerical and measurement ideas
  • Explore and understand similarity between shapes
  • Explore shapes and figures from different perspectives
  • Use and describe transformations
  • Explore scale drawings
  • Use a variety of methods of estimation in terms of working with measurement
  • Select and use appropriate units and tools of measure
  • Know the value of coins
  • Understand the concept of elapsed time
  • Use ratio and proportion to solve problems
  • Understand the relationship between square units and linear units
  • Develop spatial sense

    Data Analysis: Statistics and Probability

  • Collect, organize and describe data
  • Construct, read and interpret displays of data
  • Formulate and solve problems that involve collecting and analyzing data
  • Interpret results and make predictions and decisions based on data analysis
  • Find the average of a set of numbers
  • Graph data to show relationships
  • Explore probabilitiy by using spinners
  • Carry out simple probability activites using concrete materials
  • Record data by using a tally sheet
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