Fourth Grade

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Fourth grade is a fun and exciting year! Students begin to expand on basic mathematical skills and operations like multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, and geometry.

Students develop more analytical and complex understanding of concepts as the year progresses, especially in the areas of mathematics and science. Often, the fourth grade will work together in mixed class groups for centers and activities in social studies and science. Fourth grade is an important year as they continue to learn to be responsible and independent. They begin to learn how to multi-task and manage their time efficiently for daily, long-term, and project-based tasks and assignments.

  • The fourth grade math curriculum utilizes Into Math, by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This program correlates with math Common Core.

    Students will:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of values through millions

    • Solve word problems using a variety of strategies

    • Use estimation to determine reasonable answers

    • Apply basic facts to solve more complex multiplication and division problems

    • Demonstrate knowledge of both standard and metric units of measurement

    • Construct and interpret tables and graphs: line, bar, and circle

    • Add and subtract fractions with like denominators

    • Identify figures as lines, line segments or rays

    • Explore plane and space figures and their parts

    • Work with decimals

  • Wit & Wisdom is a knowledge-building, text-rich ELA curriculum designed to help fourth graders build deep understanding across subjects like literature, history, science, and art—in addition to strengthening core reading and writing skills. Each year is divided into 4 modules, with each module focused on a unifying theme. This thematic approach allows students to:

    • Explore rich, complex texts—including novels, informational articles, poetry, and fine art—to build background knowledge and vocabulary

    • Engage in integrated literacy activities, practicing reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary through close, text-based study

    • Delve deeply into content, spending 6–8 weeks per module to build nuanced understanding rather than skimming many topics

  • The fourth grade utilizes Science Dimensions to discover Earth science topics including the makeup of the Earth specifically land-forms, exploring the oceans, soil, weathering and erosion, and the study of rocks and minerals. In Physical Science students explore matter and energy, including solids, liquids and gasses, force and motion, electricity, magnetism, light and sound, and simple machines. Students learn through hands-on activities, experiments, group projects, and nature walks to explore and learn about the world around us. Visual media such as science videos are also used throughout the year.

  • Fourth graders follow the Spirit of Truth religion curriculum. Each unit focuses on what and how Catholics believe, worship, live and pray. Students learn about the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes and the Sacraments through role play, class discussions, group projects, and videos. Daily discussions and conversations about how to deal with life’s everyday problems and what we can do to follow in Jesus’ footsteps are also part of our curriculum.

  • The fourth grade curriculum focuses on the United States of America. Students learn the 50 states and capitals and the four regions. Each unit covers: land, climate, natural resources, economy, and the people of that region. Students are also introduced to world geography by locating and identifying the seven continents and major oceans in our world. Students also learn how to find exact locations using lines of longitude and latitude.

  • Students participate in specials that compliment the rigorous classroom curricula throughout the school year. Art, Physical Education, Music, STEAM, and Spanish are offered to all students from grades Pre-K through Grade 8.

A Glimpse Inside Fourth Grade