Students choose and use appropriate units and measurement tools to quantify the properties of objects. Students describe and compare the attributes of plane and solid geometric figures and use their understanding to show relationships and solve problems. Students conduct simple probability experiments by determining the number of possible outcomes and make simple predictions. Students make decisions about how to approach problems. Student use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions.
Students move beyond a particular problem by generalizing to other situations.
Return to Mathematics Table of Contents Fourth Grade Students understand the place value of whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places and how whole numbers and decimals relate to simple fractions, students use the concepts of negative numbers. Students extend their use and understanding of whole numbers to the addition and subtraction of simple decimals. Students solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and understand the relationships among the operation. Students know how to factor small whole numbers. Students use and interpret variables, mathematical symbols, and properties to write and simplify expressions and sentences.