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. Students know how to manipulate equations. Students understand perimeter and area. Students use two-dimensional coordinate grids to represent points and graph lines and simple figures. Students demonstrate an understanding of plane and solid geometric objects and use this knowledge to show relationships and solve problems.