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Welcome to Grade 4 Math @ NIDES!
Welcome, Mathematician!
In this NIDES course, you’ll explore Grade 4 math through a pathway tailored to your learning needs. Each small step you take will help you grow—not just in math skills, but in confidence and creativity too.
You’ll face challenges, make mistakes, and learn from them—that’s how your brain gets stronger! Along the way, you’ll build core competencies and develop a growth mindset.
Stay curious, be determined, and don’t forget to play. Ask questions—your teacher is here to help you succeed.
Let’s make this an exciting and personal math journey!
Take your time sharing answers to these questions with your teacher. Post your responses in your online learning journal. It is a way to begin to get to know you as a mathematician. Your teacher will follow up with an assessment for a change for you to show some of what you know already.
Choose your path!
Complete this course in any order that makes sense to you.
This course content is based on Grade 4 Jump Math and the BC Grade 4 Math Curriculum
5 content areas: (Number Sense, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns & Algebra, and Probability & Data Management)
15 units (2 - 6 units for each content area)
77 mini lesson (3-7 lessons for each unit)
15 end of unit quizzes and one final test
5 cross-curricular projects grounded in real life mathematics
Here is a printable 'map' of this course
This is a list of suggested resources and supplies for a successful learning experience!
Consult with your teacher to personalize your resource needs and complete the SLRF request.
*Jump Math workbooks 4.1 and 4.2
Math journal (*SD71 printshop, page 29)
Core competency posters and 'I can statements'
*Hands-on manipulatives: base 10 blocks, place value placemat, pattern blocks, etc. (School House Teaching Supplies, Scholar's Choice - check with your teacher)
*Number Sense Booklet by Penny Drop Teaching (Created by teacher in SD71, also available at the SD71 print shop)
*Selection of numeracy teaching tools from SD71 print shop (connect with your teacher for suggestions) Numeracy: pages 19-29
*Can be purchased using SLRF
Grow in confidence and proficiency in five content areas
Develop Core Competencies: communication, critical and creative thinking, and personal and social responsibility
Connect to math in life and the world
Develop growth mindset as a mathematician
Three Part Lessons (45-90 minutes each)
Explore & Connect (5-10 minutes)
Playful, creative math talks and play opportunities to activate thinking and connect to learning objective
Learn & Practice (30-60 minutes)
Lesson guide (including teaching activities and playful and creative explorations) and practice exercises in Jump Math workbook
Review & Reflect (10-20 minutes)
Meaningful reflection prompts for understanding and deep learning
Each of the five content areas includes a cross-curricular project aimed to creatively connect mathematical concepts to real life scenarios. There are a variety of ways to show your learning in each project.
Share your learning in your online learning journal (ex: Seesaw, Brightspace, SpacesEDU):
At the beginning of the course:
Questionnaire 'Getting to know you as a mathematician'
**Optional pre-assessment:
End of Grade 3 summative test
or
Island Numeracy Assessments (end of Grade 3)
(ask your teacher if they would like you to complete this)At the end of a unit:
3-5 pages from your math practice that shows your learning
1-2 reflections (lesson and core competency reflections)
Unit quiz/quizzes
Projects:
Share two projects at any point during the course
At the end of the course:
Your completed final test
Core competency reflection (review reflection)
A project
Meet with your teacher at least two times during the year to talk about your learning
Reflections
Record your reflections in your own personal way in your math journal after each lesson.
Complete one core competency reflection based on 'I can' statements at the end of each of the 15 units.
Share 1-2 reflections in Seesaw for each unit (your choice).
Lessons: Complete 2-3 lessons each week to complete this course in 10 months
Units: Complete 1 unit in 1-3 weeks
Projects: Complete at least 2 projects during the course. Projects can be completed in 1-2 days.
Here is a printable 'map' of this course
Q: What happens if I know the content area already and the lesson is too easy?
A: That’s wonderful—you get to be a helper, a question-asker, and an explorer! If something feels too easy, you can:
Help a friend who’s figuring it out
Try a the "creative extension activities" from the lesson guide or dive into one of the course projects
Invent your own math puzzle or game using what you know and teach it to someone
Notice how math shows up in the world around you - create your own math talk to share with your teacher and peers
***Your learning team—your teacher, parents, friends—are here to give you extra challenges or new directions, so you keep growing without getting bored
Q: What happens if I need help and the lesson is too hard?
A: That’s okay—hard things are how we grow! You never have to face them alone. If something feels tough, you can:
Ask your teacher to slow down, explain in a new way, or give you tools.
Work with a partner or small group.
Try drawing, building, or acting it out instead of just writing.
Take a break and come back with fresh eyes.
The learning team—your teacher, parents, and classmates—are here to support you. Everyone learns differently, and it’s normal to need help. We’ll find the pathway that works for you.
Q: What if I'm in Grade 5 and just need to build my math foundation by working on some of the content areas?
A: A wonderful part of learning is that everyone’s journey is different. Some people are climbing a tall staircase, some are exploring sideways paths, and some are circling back to strengthen their steps.
If you need to practice earlier ideas, you’re not “behind”—you’re building a strong base so the next levels feel steady. Your learning team—your teacher, parents, and peers—will support you by:
Making sure you have the time and tools you need.
Helping you notice your progress and celebrate wins.
Connecting your learning to things you care about so it feels meaningful, not repetitive.
***Remember: strong foundations make you a stronger mathematician.
Q: Can I use my math projects as samples of writing and learning in other subject areas?
A: Absolutely, yes! Math connects to reading, writing, science, art, and even storytelling. When you explain your thinking, write reflections, or design projects, you’re also practicing skills in other subjects.
Your journal entries, math letters, or creative projects can count as:
Writing samples (sharing ideas clearly, using math words, telling stories with numbers).
Art projects (using shapes, patterns, or diagrams)
Science connections (measuring, collecting data, making predictions)
Your learning team—teachers, parents, and peers—can help you use your math work in more than one area. This means your learning travels across subjects, just like math travels across life!
A few more curious questions to wonder about together:
Q: What if I get the answer wrong?
Q: What if I get the answer wrong?
A: Then you’re doing math! Mistakes are not bad—they’re stepping-stones. They help your brain grow and give you clues about new ways to think. Your teacher, classmates, and family are here to help you notice what you’ve tried, learn from it, and keep going.
Q: What if I feel shy about sharing my math ideas?
Q: What if I feel shy about sharing my math ideas?
A: You don’t have to share in only one way. You can draw, whisper to a partner, act it out, or write it down first. In our learning community, everyone’s ideas matter, even the quiet ones. We’ll find a way that feels safe for you.
Q: What if I learn math in a different way than other people?
Q: What if I learn math in a different way than other people?
A: Perfect—doing things differently is how a community grows strong! Some people need to move, some need to draw, some need to talk, some need to use tools. We’ll celebrate different styles, and sometimes your way might help someone else discover a new path.
Q: What if I feel stuck and frustrated?
Q: What if I feel stuck and frustrated?
A: Feeling stuck is part of learning. It means your brain is stretching. You can take a breath, ask a friend, try a new tool, or talk with your teacher. You are never alone in the stuckness—we all get stuck, and we all help each other through it.
Q: What if I want to do more math outside of class?
Q: What if I want to do more math outside of class?
A: Go for it! You can explore puzzles, patterns in nature, games, building, cooking, or stories. Share what you discover! Math isn’t just schoolwork—it lives everywhere
Q: What if I feel nervous about math because of past experiences?
Q: What if I feel nervous about math because of past experiences?
A: That’s okay. Sometimes math has felt scary, stressful, or judged. In this community, we’re building a new kind of math experience—one where curiosity and creativity are more important than speed or perfection. You’ll have support from your teacher, peers, and family to make math feel different this time.
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