~4th Grade Math Units~

Unit 1 Focus: Place Value; Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction

Students will learn to....

• 1-1 Use place value and identify whole numbers through hundred-thousands

• 1-2 Record numbers in expanded form and compare numbers through hundred-thousands

• 1-3 Learn procedures for rounding numbers through hundred-thousands

• 1-4 Use the Student Reference Book and continue place value work

• 1-5 Explore different ways to estimate

• 1-6 Practice solving multi-step number stories involving addition and subtraction

• 1-7 Solve multi-digit addition problems

• 1-9 Solve multi-digit subtraction problems

• 1-10 Convert measurements between yards, feet, and inches

• 1-11 Explore properties of points, line segments, lines, and rays

• 1-12 Learn properties of angles, triangles, and quadrangles

• 1-13 Develop a formula for finding the perimeter of a rectangle

Interesting Links for this math unit:

• Tangram Puzzles: https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/678-tangram-outline-puzzles

• Angles Game: https://www.mathgames.com/skill/4.1-acute-right-obtuse-and-straight-angles

• Soccer Rounding: https://www.abcya.com/games/rounding_numbers

• Place Value Hockey: https://www.abcya.com/games/place_value_hockey

• Missing Digit Addition: https://www.mathplayground.com/brain_workouts/brain_workout_01_addition.html

• Missing Digit Subtraction: https://www.mathplayground.com/brain_workouts/brain_workout_01_subtraction.html

• Lots of Other Math Games: https://www.mathplayground.com/grade_4_games.html

Unit 2 Focus: Multiplication and Geometry

Students will learn...

• 2-1 To review rectangular arrays and explore patterns in square numbers.

• 2-2 To relate previous work with area to develop a formula for the area of a rectangle.

• 2-3 To work with factor pairs, arrays, and corresponding equations.

• 2-4 To learn that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors.

• 2-5 To classify numbers as prime or composite.

• 2-6 To use multiplicative reasoning to make predictions based on information in an open response problem and then make mathematical arguments to support predictions.

• 2-7 To convert units of time to smaller units of time and solve number stories involving time

• 2-8 To create and interpret statements and equations for multiplicative comparisons

• 2-9 To solve number stories using multiplicative comparisons.

• 2-10 To classify triangles by angle properties.

• 2-11 To classify quadrilaterals by their properties.

• 2-12 To explore symmetry in nature, objects, and shapes.

• 2-13 To review the "What's My Rule?" routine to analyze patterns.

Interesting Links for this math unit:

• Classifying Types of Triangles- http://www.math-play.com/classifying-triangles/classifying-triangles.html

• Memory Game- Matching 2D Shapes with Names- http://www.math-play.com/shapes-game.html

• Classify Shapes by 2D or 3D- http://www.math-play.com/geometric-figures-game/geometric-figures-game.html

• Polygon or Not? - http://www.math-play.com/polygon-or-not/polygon-or-not.html

• Memory Game- 3D Shapes with Names- http://www.math-play.com/3d-shapes-game/3d-shapes-game.html

• Guess the Polygon- http://www.math-play.com/types-of-poligons.html

Unit 3 Focus: Fractions and Decimals

Students will learn...

• 3-1 To extend their understanding of fraction equivalence by solving number stories involving equally shared quantities.

• 3-2 To use an area model to recognize and generate equivalent fractions

• 3-3 To use a length or number-line model to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.

• 3-4 To generalize their work with visual fraction models to explain why fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction n∗a/n∗b.

• 3-5 To use mathematical models to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators and justify their reasoning.

• To use benchmark fractions to help compare fractions

• 3-6 To compare fractions in number stories.

• 3-7 To learn strategies to order fractions and place them accurately on number lines.

• 3-8 To be introduced to the relationship between fractions and decimals.

• 3-9 To model decimals with base-10 blocks.'

• 3-10 To read and write decimal numbers to hundredths.

• 3-11 To explore decimals in the context of measurement.

• 3-12 To be introduced to millimeters and convert from centimeters to millimeters.

• 3-13 To compare decimals using <, >, and =.

Interesting Links for this math unit:

Fractions

• Tug Team Fractions- https://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_TugTeamFractions.html

• Build Bridges- https://www.mathplayground.com/bridgebuilder_fractions.html

• Bingo Fractions- https://www.mathplayground.com/bingo-fractions-on-number-line.html

• Equivalent Fractions Bingo- www.abcya.com/games/equivalent-fractions-bingo 

• Fresh Baked Fractions- www.funbrain.com/games/fresh-baked-fractions 

• Fraction Fling- www.abcya.com/games/fraction_fling 

Decimals

• Decimal Games - http://www.math-play.com/decimal-math-games.html

• Pair Fractions and Decimals- https://www.turtlediary.com/game/decimals-and-fractions.html

• Puppy Chase- https://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Puppy_Chase_Decimals.html

• Fruit Splat- https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math/fractions/convert-to-decimals-game/

Unit 4 Focus:  Multi-Digit Multiplication

Students will learn...

• 4-1 To find a rule for solving multiplication problems involving multiples of 10.

• 4-2 To make estimates and evaluate the reasonableness of their answers.

• 4-3 To solve multiplication problems by particitioning rectangles.

• 4-4 To convert liters to milliliters.

• 4-5 To use multiplication or division to decide if one million dollars will fit in a large box.

• 4-6 To be introduced to the partial-products multiplication strategy.

• 4-7 To further explore the metric system and convert kilograms to grams.

• 4-8 To solve multistep number stories involving money.

• 4-9 To continue their work with partial products and multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers.

• 4-10 To play a game to practice the basic principles of multiplication with multi-digit numbers.

• 4-11 To find the area of rectangles and rectilinear figures using multi-digit computation.

• 4-12 To solve multistep multiplication problems and use estimates to assess the reasonableness of their answers.

• 4-13 To explore the lattice method of multiplication.

Interesting Links for this math unit:

• Penguin Canoe Game (Double digit multiplication game)- http://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Canoe_Penguins.html

• http://www.kidsmathtv.com/learn/multiply-2-by-2-digit-numbers-game-for-4th-grade-monster-board-game/

• http://mrnussbaum.com/drag-and-drop-math/

• http://www.prongo.com/math/multiplication.html

Unit 5: Fraction and Mixed Number Computation; Measurement

Students will learn...

• 5-1 To use unit fractions to decompose given fractions.

• 5-2 To use manipulatives to find the whole.

• 5-3 To solve fraction addition number stories.

• 5-4 To add mixed numbers.

• 5-5 To find and equivalent fraction in tenths or hundredths.

• 5-6 To divide and area of land into parts and write a fraction addition equation to represent the partitioning.

• 5-7 To solve fraction subtraction number stories.

• 5-8 To subtract mixed numbers.

• 5-9 To add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.

• 5-10 To describe the measure of angles based on the amount of rotation.

• 5-11 To identify angles as acute, right, or obtuse and estimate angle measures.

• 5-12 To draw the matching half of a shape (symmetry).

• 5-13 - To solve problems using single number models with a letter for the unknown.

Unit 6: PART 1- Division and PART 2- Angles

Students will learn...

DIVISION

• 6-1 To find a rule for solving extended division facts.

• 6-2 To find missing side lengths of rectangles.

• 6-3 To solve division number stories using familiar multiples.

• 6-4 To explore dividing multi-digit numbers into parts as a method for division.

• To explore dividing multi-digit numbers with the TRADITIONAL long-division method

• 6-5 To interpret remainders to decide how to package fruit for a fundraiser and explain their solutions and to discuss solutions and explanations of the problem and revise their work.

• 6-6 To explore U.S. customary units of weight and convert tons to pounds and pounds to ounces.

• 6-7 To practice using partial-quotients division to divide whole numbers with 3- and 4-digit dividends.

• 6-8 To explore different ways to express and interpret remainders. 

• 6-12 To add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators to solve number stories.

• 6-13 To use their understanding of whole-number multiplication to multiply fractions by whole numbers.

ANGLES

• 5-10 To explore rotation, iteration or measurment units, and angle measures.

• 5-11 To be introduced to the degree as a unit to measure angles

• 5-12  To review line symmetry and explore properties of symmetric shapes

• 6-9 To make and angle measurer and use it to measure angles.

• 6-10 To measure angles with a half-circle protractor.

• 6-11 To add and subtract to find unknown angle measures.

Interesting Links for this math unit:

Division

• COMING SOON...

Angles

• Angles Practice: http://www.mathplayground.com/measuringangles.html 

• http://www.free-training-tutorial.com/angles-games.html

• http://www.mathplayground.com/alienangles.html

• Angle Jeopardy:  http://www.math-play.com/Angles-Jeopardy/Angles-Jeopardy.html

Unit 7: Multiplication of a Fraction by a Whole Number; Measurement

Students will learn...

• 7-1 To convert between cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.

• 7-2 To multiply unit and non-unit fractions by whole numbers.

• 7-3 To represent fractions as multiples of a unit fraction

• 7-4 To explore multiplying fractions by whole numbers.

• 7-5 To multiply fractions by whole numbers.

• 7-6 To use fraction tools to create fruit-salad recipes & discuss how others used tools to solve the problem and revise their work.

• 7-7 To estimate, find, and assess the reasonableness of answers to multi-step division number stories.

• 7-8 To use division strategies to solve carious measurement problems.

• 7-9 To generate and analyze patterns in rectangular numbers.

• 7-10 To solve multi-step number stories involving fractions.

• 7-11 To multiply and add fractional weights to solve problems about state birds.

• 7-12 To practice converting between fractions and decimals to solve number stories.

• 7-13 To record data on a line plot and answer questions regarding the data.

Interesting Links for this math unit:

• Line Plots- https://www.mathgames.com/skill/4.20-create-line-plots

Unit 8 Focus:  Fraction Operations and Applications

Students will learn...

• 8-1 To solve challenging multi-step number stories

• 8-2 To apply their understanding of the additive nature of angles measurements to real-life situations

• 8-3 To find measures of pattern blocks angles and use known angle measures to find measurement of other angles

• 8-4 To apply knowledge of line symmetry to create symmetric shaoes and quilting patterns

• 8-5 To make line plots and add and subtract mixed numbers to answer questions regarding the data

• 8-6 To compute with fractions and mixed numbers as they apply a perimeter formula for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems

• 8-7 To solve number stories by converting decimals to fractions

• 8-8 To find the area of rectangles using fractions and mixed numbers

• 8-9 To multiply fractions by whole numbers to solve number stories

• 8-10 To convert liquid measurements and solve problems involving fractions

• 8-11 To solve problems with fractions and conversion of units of measure

• 8-12 To understand place value and properties of operations to solve puzzles

• 8-13 To find equivalent names for numbers