In Book 4 the family travels through the United States. The twins and friends learn about landmarks, Americas heroes, and work in their garden as they review concepts from Book 3 and do further work with larger numbers, metric measurement, decimals, operations with equivalent fractions, and more. Math Fact Reviews are incorporated into the lessons so that students won't forget foundational math information.
Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 4 with Answer Key
Description
We often tend to compartmentalize subjects when teaching. However, real life doesn't serve up problems or issues in neat, subject-labeled situations! The Math Lessons for a Living Education curriculum teaches math through a blend of stories, copy work, oral narration and hands-on activities, showing how math is used in "real life"---just like a living math book! Thirty-six weeks of instruction guide students through the content, story, and hands-on activities using inexpensive manipulatives provided/made by the parent.
This book is written to be used by teachers and students together. It includes a suggested weekly schedule (30 minutes per lesson, 5 days per week, 36 weeks) with easy-to-manage lessons that include reading, worksheets, and assessments. Pages are perforated and three-hole-punched so that parents can easily tear out, hand-out, and store pages. Students will read the pages in the book and complete the corresponding section provided by the teacher. Assessments are given at regular intervals. Answer keys are available online.
This fourth-grade resource features the continuing story of twins Charlie and Charlotte, who are learning that life is full of learning opportunities! As students read, they'll be drawn into an adventure that teaches them about fractions and geometry, among other skills.
Covering one year of 4th grade math, by the end of the course students will have reviewed what they've learned in previous grades, and learned about new fraction concepts, metric units of measurement, basic geometry, and averaging.
Grade 4. 350 pages. Perfect Bound with Perforated 3-Hole Punched Pages.
Math Lessons for a Living Education is a gentle, story-based math program from Master Books that teaches mathematical concepts through real-life situations and the adventures of twins Charlie and Charlotte. Inspired by Charlotte Mason principles, it emphasizes understanding and application rather than rote memorization.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Living education approach connecting math to everyday life and family experiences
- Story-based lessons with narration, copywork, and hands-on activities
- Incremental, spiral review with built-in mastery checkpoints
- Flexible pacing designed for different learning styles
- Biblical worldview integrated throughout
- 36-week, 180-day structure with five days of easily-adaptable instruction per week
Program Components:
- Consumable Student Books: Full-color worktexts with lessons, activities, suggested daily schedule, and completion grid
- Answer Keys: Included in the back of Levels 3–5; separate for Level 6 which also includes quizzes, cumulative reviews, and a final exam
- Optional Supplements: Practice Makes Perfect books (extra practice, quizzes, activities), Flashcards, and K–6 Teaching Companion (scope & sequence, teaching tips, games, recipes, readiness tests)
Important Notes:
- Levels are loosely based on grades but are skill-based. Free placement tests are available on the publisher’s website
- New users can start at the appropriate skill level rather than strict grade
Math Lessons for a Living Education stands out for its gentle, relational, and meaningful approach that makes math relevant and enjoyable. It is an excellent choice for Charlotte Mason and classical homeschool families seeking a conceptual, story-rich math program that builds strong understanding and real-life application.
Browse all Math Lessons for a Living Education levels and sets below!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 2-4 |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| Author: | Angela O'Dell and Kyrsten Carl |
| ISBN: | 9780890519264 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.4438 |
