SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW FOR GRADE 4 (For Parents)

Math

Overview:
In Grade 4 Mathematics, students continue to work onthe following strands:
  • Number Sense & Numeracy
  • Computation and Estimation
  • Data Management & Probability
  • Measurement
  • Geometry
  • Patterning & Algebra
Students will be engaged in group, paired, whole class, and individual activities. They will work on rich inquiry based tasks where their problem solving skills are further developed. Students are encouraged to be independent thinkers, to ask good questions, and to seek out patterns in the numbers and information they are presented with.
Term 1:
Place Value & operation with Whole Numbers
Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers
Multiply 2-Digit Numbers
Divide by 1-Digit Number
Term 2:
Factors, Multiples and Patterns
Fraction Equivalence and Comparison
Add and Subtract Fractions
Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers
Term 3:
Two Dimensional Figures
Angles
Relative Sizes of Measurement Units
Perimeter and Area
* Our intended plans change based on students’ needs and their learning and attainment of concepts.

MAJOR TASKS, ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, CLASS ASSIGNED WORK

Students will be working throughout the year on various class assignments, research projects etc. according to the teachers guidelines for the subject.

TEXTS AND RESOURCES

GoMath Volume(1,2,3), Standard Practice book




ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Students will be assessed in variety of ways such as written tests, observations (e.g. classroom participation, conducting experiments and group discussions), projects, assignments, essays, portfolios oral assessments.

HOME WORK EXPECTATIONS

Homework is an extension of our classroom. It allows your child to develop self-discipline, use time wisely, work independently, apply classroom learned skills, practiceand develop a sense of their ownresponsibility. Your child will bring home their student planner every night. They are responsible for writing down all assignments and completing them. Students may ask for assistance with homework, but are expected to complete all their homework assignments by themselves.
oHomework will be given Sunday through Thursday as the need arises
oStudents will write their homework assignment in their student agendas daily.
oHomework mayconsist of review pages that will reinforce what is being taught (or has previously been taught) in the classroomor task completion.
oStudents should read for at least 30 minutes every night.
oAny incomplete class work may be sent home as homework and is due the next day.
oStudents are responsible for having their homework with them otherwise it will be considered not done.
oStudents are not given permission to make phone calls for parents to bring in homework….this defeats the goal of self-responsibility.
oStudents may be asked to finish incomplete homework during their recess time.
oSpecial circumstances may be considered. Please notify your teacher ASAP.
oHomework is to be done in pencil or erasable pen.
*Check your child's agenda to view each day's homework.

TEACHER-HOME COMMUNICATION

oOne way ofcommunication: Newsletter
oTwo way communication: e-mail , Phone calls , Students’ agenda, meeting by appointments
oParent/Teacher interviews will be scheduled after all reports cards are distributed