4th Grade Math

Throughout the year, we will be completing certain units. We call these units "clusters." It is simply referred to a "cluster" being that they are a group of standards that have been strategically placed together for better understanding.

There will be 9 clusters that we will work throughout from August to June. Below are the clusters and short descriptions to give you an idea of what it involves.

Cluster 1- Interpreting Data

• In this cluster, students learn how to interpret data through frequency tables, scaled bar graph, and a line plots. We also discuss finding numerical and categorical data based on the survey question that is being asked.

Cluster 2- Explore multiplicative comparison, area and perimeter, factors, and multiples

• In Cluster 2, students learn how to interpret a multiplication equation, find factors and multiples of a whole number up to 50, and finding the area and perimeter of given figures.

Cluster 3- Use place value strategies to add and subtract whole numbers

• In Cluster 3, students extend their knowledge on place value up to 100,000, read and write multi-digit whole numbers in various number forms, compare numbers, practice addition and subtraction computation and word problems.

Cluster 4- Develop multiplication/division strategies

• In Cluster 4, students develop a deeper understanding of multiplication and division through various strategies, revisit concepts of area and perimeter, and determine operation based on key words in word problems.

Clusters 5-7- Extend the Understanding of Fractions, Decimal Notation, Operations with Fractions

• In Clusters 5-7, students learn about equivalent fractions, how to compare fractions, use decimal notation to represent fractions, and solve problems involving various operations with fractions.

Cluster 8- Geometry and Angles

• In Cluster 8, students develop a better understanding of finding the attributes of geometric shapes, the angles within the shapes and how to measure angles with and without a protractor.