Math In Focus Grade 4 (2020 Ed.)

Description

Core components of this program include a Teacher Edition and Student Edition, one for each semester. The full-color Teacher Editions include lesson plans, reduced student pages with answers, and instructions for using manipulatives. Full-color, consumable Student Editions include the core of the student learning including step-by-step instructions, examples, and practice pages. The Assessment Guide Teacher Edition provides review and tests for both semesters, as well as corresponding answers. The Homeschool Kit includes the Teacher and Student Editions (Volumes A and B), the Assessment Guide Teacher Edition, and Activity Cards.

  There are a few enrichment options for this course. The Math Fact Fluency Book includes varied problems to build math fluency and conceptual understanding. Convenient Manipulative Kits include most of the manipulatives used in Math in Focus 2020 Grade 4 curriculum. We also offer an Add-On Kit for families who already own the Grade 3 manipulatives and need the additional items used in Grade 4. Extra Practice and Homework Books (one for each semester) provide chapter specific concept practice, journaling exercises, and higher order thinking exercises. Answers are not included, but are available in pdf upon request.

  The fourth-grade level covers whole numbers (to 1,000,000), multiplication and division, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, conversion of measurements, area and perimeter, angles and line segments, polygons and symmetry, tables, and line graphs. ~ Gin
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.