2026 Summer Math Homework
for Incoming 4th Graders

Required summer work

Dear Parents and Students,

We are so very excited to meet and get to know all of you all in August. Our goal is to make this your best year in math! In order to make it this the best year yet in math, students please do your best to complete the following things:

1. Summer Math Homework Packet (REQUIRED)

This math packet is due on Monday, August 3rd, 2026.

Click here → Summer Math Homework

We recommend students complete the packet weekly to review math concepts throughout the summer in order to make the work more manageable to not overwhelm them. Again, this packet will be the first homework grade.

* If you are admitted during the summer to KMS, please complete Weeks 4-8. If needed, we can talk about an adjusted due date at Open House or on the first day of school. *

2. 90% or more accuracy for math facts fluency by end of summer

It's essential for students to master the 4 math facts operations in the summer. You can do self-practice with flash cards, repetition of math facts on paper, reciting using a video, or any way that is helpful for students.

Summer Goals

5 minutes daily practice or 35 minutes per week from June 1st to July 30th
90%+ accuracy on all four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
All math facts (addition/subtraction, multiplication, and division) will be quizzed during the first weeks of school.

When you reach the accuracy goal above, you can stop practicing daily and switch to weekly practice. :)

Math Facts Practice Links

The actual quizzes are available below for students to practice and self-assess throughout the summer.

Paper practice
Online practice
- Addition (36 problems in approximately 3 minutes)
- Subtraction (50 problems in approximately 4 minutes)
- Multiplication (67 problems in approximately 5 minutes)
- Division (67 problems in approximately 5 minutes)

Have a wonderful and safe summer! See you all in August!

Sincerely,

Miss Rowan (Latitude)

Mr. Reed (Longitude)

Kittredge Magnet School

suppelmental books (optionaL)

These books are optional for additional practice in all subjects over the summer, but highly recommended. They can be found at local bookstores or online.

Math Facts Essentials

One of the biggest success factors in math is knowing basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. This proves to be one of the biggest challenges as we progress through multi-digit multiplication and long division. Having the basic facts memorized is necessary for students to be successful with these and other more advanced processes. Not knowing the basic facts makes learning these concepts very difficult and can be detrimental to a student's confidence. Our fourth-grade math curriculum is very challenging and requires us to move quickly to learn everything our students are expected to learn. We will not have the time to relearn the basics.

Over the summer, your child is encouraged to practice the facts for at least 5 minutes each day to build fluency and speed in recalling the facts.

Addition (1 + 1 through 12 +1 2)
Subtraction (2 - 1 through 24 - 12)
Multiplication (2 x 2 through 12 x 12)
Division (2 ÷ 1 through 144 ÷ 12)

Additional practice can be done with flashcards or by exploring the many websites and apps designed to encourage fluency. You can also play games with the facts. Try to make practice fun by using silly rhymes, songs, or memory tricks. Card games, such as multiplication war, are also effective. Time that is usually spent in the car, waiting in line, or shopping can be used to help drill facts. It is important to identify the most challenging facts for your child and spend the most time on those.

Children learn a lot from experiencing math in real-life situations. Please involve your children as much as possible when you are using math to cook, build, shop, plan, tell time, etc. These experiences help students to develop a real understanding of math beyond numbers and computation.

Below are some examples of websites for math facts practice:

Math Facts Games

Timed Flashcards

Math Facts Flashcards

Printable worksheets - https://www.mathfactcafe.com/