Math 

Here is what we are working on in math this year! It's all subject to change so check here to see what we are doing! Please email me (mtaaffe@eanesisd.net) about any questions regarding content or homework!

Homework Policy:  4th graders are assigned 40 minutes of homework per night. For ELA, please read a book of your choice or working on spelling for 20 minutes. For Math, please complete 20 minutes worth of the assigned math worksheets. Math homework will be handed out on Tuesday and due the following Tuesday. 

If a student misplaces their homework, it can be found in Google Classroom. The key is also posted in Google Classroom.

Quarter 3: 

Week 7 (February 16 - 19) - This week students will begin learning about area and perimeter. They will find the area and perimeter of rectangles using multiplication and addition strategies and connect these concepts to real-world contexts.

Helpful terms to know: area, perimeter, rectangle, square units, length, width, multiply, add

Week 6 (February 9 - 12) - Students will continue to work on problem solving using all four operations. They will represent multi-step problems using strip diagrams and equations with a letter representing the unknown. Emphasis will be placed on choosing the most effective strategy and checking for reasonableness.

Helpful terms to know: multi-step problem, strip diagram, equation, unknown, strategy, add, subtract, multiply, divide

Week 5 (February 2 - 6) - Students will focus on problem solving using all four operations. They will represent multi-step problems using strip diagrams and equations with a letter representing the unknown. Emphasis will be placed on choosing the most effective strategy and checking for reasonableness.

Helpful terms to know: multi-step problem, strip diagram, equation, unknown, strategy, add, subtract, multiply, divide

Week 4 (January 26 - 30) - This week, students transition into Whole Number Operations: Application by exploring number patterns. They will identify, extend, and analyze patterns involving operations. Students will describe patterns using rules and apply their understanding to solve problems.

Helpful terms to know: pattern, rule, operation, input, output, sequence, multiplication, addition, subtraction, division

Week 3 (January 19 - 23) -  This week, students will continue to deepen their understanding of division models and strategies. They will solve one- and two-step division problems and practice interpreting remainders in real-world situations. Emphasis will be placed on choosing efficient strategies and explaining their thinking.

Helpful terms to know:  quotient, remainder, equation, strategy, model, dividend, divisor, multiplication, division, word problem

Week 2 (January 12-16) - This week, students will continue to deepen their understanding of division models and strategies. They will solve one- and two-step division problems and practice interpreting remainders in real-world situations. Emphasis will be placed on choosing efficient strategies and explaining their thinking.

Helpful terms to know:  quotient, remainder, equation, strategy, model, dividend, divisor, multiplication, division, word problem

Week 1 (January 6 - 9) - We are planning on giving the Math MAP on Wednesday, January 7th. This week in math, students are beginning our Whole Number Operations: Strategies & Modeling unit with a focus on division models and strategies. Students will explore division through concrete and visual models to build a strong conceptual understanding. They will represent division situations using equal groups, arrays, and area models while connecting division to multiplication.

Helpful terms to know:  division, equal groups, array, area model, quotient, dividend, divisor, multiplication, equation, remainder, model

Quarter 2: 

Week 9 (December 15 - 19) - In math this week, we are wrapping up our Multiplication unit. We are working on one and two step word problems using multiplication models and strategies. The students will be having a Multiplication Quiz on Wednesday 12/17.

• Helpful terms to know: algorithm, area model, array, associative property of multiplication, commutative property of multiplication, digit, distributive property of multiplication, equation, expanded notation, expression, factor

Week 8 (December 8 - 12) This week, Students are continuing to expand their understanding and mastery of multiplication. This week, we will focus on the partial products method and the standard multiplication algorithm. We will also continue to use arrays and area models to deepen conceptual understanding of multiplication.

• Helpful terms to know: algorithm, area model, array, associative property of multiplication, commutative property of multiplication, digit, distributive property of multiplication, equation, expanded notation, expression, factor

Week 7 (December 1 - 5) This week, students are beginning their Multiplication Models and Strategies unit. We will explore multiplication through the use of array models and area models to build a strong conceptual understanding of how to multiply:

• two-digit by two-digit numbers

• one-digit by four-digit numbers 

• numbers by multiples of 10 and 100.

These visual and strategic approaches will help students deepen their understanding of multiplication and prepare them for more advanced problem-solving.

• Helpful terms to know:  model, array, area model, equation, perfect square, multiplicand, multiplier, factor, product, and partial product

Week 6 (November 17 - 21) The students will continue work on representing and solving addition and subtraction of fractions with equal denominators using objects and pictorial models that build to the number line and properties of operations. This includes adding and subtracting mixed numbers

• Helpful terms to know: numerator, denominator, fraction, proper fraction, addition, subtraction, mixed number, whole 

Week 5 (November 11 - 14) The students will work on representing and solving addition and subtraction of fractions with equal denominators using objects and pictorial models that build to the number line and properties of operations.

• Helpful terms to know: numerator, denominator, fraction, proper fraction, addition, subtraction, mixed number, whole 

Week 4 (November 3 - 7) This week, we are learning about composing and decomposing fractions and mixed numbers. They will build on their knowledge of comparing fractions from third grade. They will also learn how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers and vice versa.

• Helpful terms to know:  unit fraction, numerator, denominator, compose, decompose, add, subtract, improper fraction, proper fraction, mixed number

Week 3 (October 27 - 29): This week, we will continue to learn about comparing and equivalent fractions. They will be able to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators, find equivalent fractions, and use benchmark fractions.

• Helpful terms to know: benchmark fraction, compare, denominator, equal to, equivalent fractions, fraction, fraction model, greater than, less than, equal to, mixed number, number line, numerator, represent, strategy, symbol

Week 2 (October 20 - 24): This week, we start our fraction unit. The students will be learning about comparing fractions and creating equivalent fractions. They will be able to determine if two given fractions are equivalent using a variety of methods. They will also be able to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators using objects, pictorial models, equivalent fractions, and benchmark numbers and represent the comparison with the symbols greater than (>), less than(<), and equal to (=).

• Helpful terms to know: benchmark fraction, compare, denominator, equal to, equivalent fractions, fraction, fraction model, greater than, less than, equal to, mixed number, number line, numerator, represent, strategy, symbol

Week 1 (October 14 - October 17): This week in math we are learning about profits, budgets, and banking.  We are building on the student's knowledge of adding and subtracting decimals. This unit has some new vocabulary that the students will expand on from their 3rd-grade financial literacy knowledge. They will learn about fixed/variable expenses, profit, budgets, and banking.  We will work on seeing financial literacy in our everyday lives through real-world examples. 

• Helpful terms to know: addition, allocation, borrow, charity, expense, subtraction, regrouping, financial institution, borrowing, fixed expense, sum, decimal, place value, whole number, tenth, hundredth, equal, interest, lend, loan, profit, save, spend, variable expense

Quarter 1: 

Week 9 (October 6 - October 9): This week in math, we are learning how to add and subtract decimals. We are building on the students' knowledge of decimals, as well as adding and subtracting. We will be working on seeing decimals in our everyday lives and how adding/subtracting decimals can be seen in real-world examples. 

• Helpful terms to know: addition, subtraction, regrouping, borrowing, sum, decimal, place value, whole number, tenth, hundredth, equal, unknown, total, standard algorithm, estimate

Week 8 (September 29 - October 3): This week the students will be learning about rounding, estimation, adding whole numbers, and subtracting whole numbers. They will be looping their concepts from the previous weeks while also expanding on their 3rd grade knowledge. The students will be able to round whole numbers to the nearest 10’s, 100’s, 1,000’s through the hundred thousands place. They will also be able to use their estimation skills to help them solve addition and subtraction problems.  We are working on adding and subtracting whole numbers to prepare for adding and subtracting decimals. 

• Helpful terms to know: addend, difference, estimate, hundred thousands, hundreds, multi-digit, nearest, number line, place value, regrouping, rounding, solve, sum, tens, thousands, whole number

Week 7 (September 22-26) This week in math, we are going to be learning how to compare and order decimals. We will be combining our knowledge of comparing and ordering whole numbers with our knowledge about decimals to master this topic. As your student extends their knowledge of this concept throughout fourth grade, they will learn to compare and order decimals using concrete and visual models to the hundredths place. Models include base ten blocks, grid models, and number lines. 

• Helpful terms to know: Decimal, compare, order, greatest, least, place value, whole number, tenth, hundredth, greater than, less than, equal

Week 6 (September 15 - 19) - This week in math we are building on our knowledge of decimals. We are working on rational numbers on a number line and relating decimals to fractions. The students will use number lines to mark fractions and decimals accurately on a number line and look at a marked place on a number line and identify its decimal value to the nearest tenth or hundredth. They will also be relating decimals to fractions with a denominator of 10 or 100. 

• Helpful terms to know: decimal, tenths, hundredths, number line, interval place value, model, fraction, numerator, denominator

Week 5 (September 8 - 12) - This week, the students will begin learning about decimal place value. In fourth grade, we learn about the tenths and hundredths decimal place values. The students will demonstrate an understanding of place value up to one billion and decimals to the hundredths place using expanded notation, numerals, concrete models, visual models, and money. They will also continue to review Comparing and Ordering Numbers as well as Place Value Relationships. The students will be able to complete the expanded notation for decimals. 

• Helpful terms to know: model, expanded form, expanded notation, place value, tenth, hundredth, decimals

Week 4 (September 2 - 5) - This week the students will be expanding their knowledge on comparing and ordering numbers through the billions. They will continue to review their knowledge on place value through the billions and data. Homework is due on Tuesday 9/2. Students will receive new homework on Tuesday, September 2nd and it will be due September 9. If your student misplaces their homework it is posted in Google Classroom.

• Helpful Terms To Know: compare, digit, equal to, greater than, less than, multi-digit, order, place value, represent, symbol, value, whole number

Week 3 (August 25 - 29) - Students will learn the values and composition of numbers up to 1 billion. They will also demonstrate an understanding of place value through expanded form and expanded notation. 

• Helpful Terms to Know: base ten, billions, compose, decompose, digit, expanded form, expanded notation, expressions, millions, multi-digit, numeral, place value, thousands, value, whole number, word form

Week 2 (August 18 - 22) - This week, we will be learning about Representing and Interpreting Data. In this unit, your student will build on their third grade knowledge by learning about frequency tables, dot plots, and stem-and-leaf plot. They will find different ways to represent data with birthdays and some of their favorite things. This Tuesday, August 19th, we will be taking our beginning of the year MAP test. 

• Helpful terms to know: data, frequency table, dot plot, stem-and-leaf plot

Week 1 (August 13 - 15) - Welcome back to school! This week we are going to be focused on getting to know your students. This week we are working on "Math About Me" and beginning our representing data topic. In "Math About Me" it allows students to discover how they see math in their daily life.