BRIEF OVERVIEW OF FOURTH GRADE ACADEMICS


MATH
Throughout the year, please help and encourage your child to master the math facts.
READING
Daily reading series - Textbook & Skills worksheets.
Accelerated Reading- Independent reading, book reports and journal writing.
ENGLISH
Textbook, skills worksheets and writing assignments.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Map skills. Study of the United States and Regions. Connections of the U.S and other countries. Various research projects.
SCIENCE
Hands – on projects. Cooperative group work.
Life science, physical science, earth science, and the human body.
TESTING
Various Benchmark Tests
Grade 4 M.C.A. (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) in reading and math. This testing takes place in the spring.