Grade 4 Mathematics

Course Overview:

The Grade 4 Mathematics course focuses on building strong foundational skills in numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, and data. Learners develop problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills through hands-on activities and real-life applications of mathematical concepts.

Key Areas of Focus:

1. Numbers and Number Operations

• Understanding place value and working with large numbers (up to 1,000).
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of multi-digit numbers.
• Recognizing and working with even and odd numbers.
• Introduction to fractions: basic fractions like ½, ¼, and ⅓.

2. Multiplication and Division

• Multiplication and division of numbers up to 12 × 12.
• Word problems involving multiplication and division.
• Division with remainders.
• Using multiplication tables to solve problems efficiently.

3. Geometry

• Identifying and naming basic 2D shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle) and 3D shapes (sphere, cube, cylinder).
• Understanding symmetry and lines of symmetry.
• Measuring angles and recognizing acute, obtuse, and right angles.
• Perimeter and area of simple shapes like squares and rectangles.

4. Measurement

• Understanding units of measurement (cm, m, kg, g, liters).
• Measuring length, weight, and capacity using standard units.
• Telling time: reading clocks and solving time-based problems (hours and minutes).
• Estimating and measuring temperature in degrees Celsius.

5. Data and Probability

• Collecting and organizing data using tables and charts.
• Interpreting bar graphs, pictograms, and simple line graphs.
• Understanding basic probability (likely, unlikely, certain, and impossible events).

6. Patterns and Sequences

• Recognizing and continuing number patterns (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8, …).
• Solving problems involving simple sequences and relationships.

7. Word Problems and Application

• Solving word problems related to all topics studied (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, and geometry).
• Applying mathematics to solve everyday problems (shopping, measuring, etc.).

Practical Activities:

• Hands-on activities like measuring objects and calculating perimeter/area.
• Solving real-life word problems (e.g., shopping and budgeting).
• Using manipulatives like counters or blocks for addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Drawing shapes and identifying their properties.

This course ensures that learners develop practical mathematical skills, preparing them for more advanced concepts in later grades.