Fourth Grade Math Learning Targets (by unit)
Unit 3 Lesson 1: I can write four related number sentences in a fact family, using multiplication and division. This means I can use known multiplication facts to learn division facts.
Unit 3 Lesson 3: I can recognize the ones and tens place in a two-digit number. This means I know the value of a digit based on its place in a number.
Unit 3 Lesson 4: I can recognize the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands place in a four-digit number. This means I know the value of a digit based on its place in a number.
Unit 3 Lesson 5: I can fluently add and subtract multi-digit numbers. This means I know how to correctly write a number sentence and solve for sums and differences.
Unit 3 Lesson 7: I can round multi-digit whole numbers to any place value position. This means I know how to use rounding rules to determine a benchmark number.
Unit 6 Lesson 1: I can compare and order large numbers (to the millions). This means I know the value of a digit based on its place in a seven-digit number.
Unit 6 Lesson 2: I can read and write large numbers and use number patterns to solve word problems.
Unit 6 Lesson 3: I can write numbers with a greater and lesser value than my original number. This means I know that a digit has a different value based on its place in a multi-digit number.
Unit 6 Lesson 4: I can compare large numbers on a number line. This means I know how to order numbers based on place value.
Unit 6 Lesson 5: I can use estimation strategies to compare numbers. This means I know how to use known numbers to make reasonable estimations.
Unit 6 Lesson 6: I can use the number line model to round large numbers. This means I know how to identify benchmarks on a number line when rounding numbers.
Unit 6 Lesson 7: I can fluently multiply by 9s and 5s. This means I know how to find the product of any number and 9 or 5.
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Unit 4 Lesson 1: I can determine if a number is prime or composite. This means I know how to find all the factors for a number using rectangular arrays.
Unit 4 Lesson 2: I can identify factor pairs for a given number (1-100). This means I know how to use rectangular arrays or a calculator to find pairs of numbers that can be multiplied together to get the given number.
Unit 4 Lesson 3: I can represent multiplication problems using models. This means I know how to use arrays to show factor pairs.
Unit 4 Lesson 4: I can use a factor tree to find the factors of a given number.
Unit 4 Lesson 5: I can learn and use multiplication strategies. This means I know how to find ways to help me multiply.
Unit 4 Lesson 6: I can use multiplication and division strategies for solving word problems.
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Unit 7 Lesson 1: I can follow the order of operations when solving number sentences. This means I know which operation to perform first when given a multi-step problem.
Unit 7 Lesson 2: I can determine whether a multi-digit number is evenly divisible by 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, or 10.
Unit 7 Lesson 3: I can use different strategies for solving multiplication word problems. This means I know how to solve problems without using a calculator.
Unit 7 Lesson 4: I can use patterns to multiply numbers with ending zeros. This means I know that multiplication is repeated addition.
Unit 7 Lesson 5: I can learn and use multiplication strategies. This means I know how to find ways to help me multiply.
Unit 7 Lesson 6: I can estimate products. This means I know how to estimate the answer to a multiplication problem.
Unit 7 Lesson 7: I can multiply multi-digit numbers with end zeros.
Unit 7 Lesson 8: I can solve multi-step word problems to determine exact answers and estimated answers.
Unit 15 Lesson 3: I can use patterns to solve word problems.
Unit 15 Lesson 4: I can use patterns to solve input – output machines.
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Unit 2 Lesson 1: I can determine the perimeter and area of a figure. This means I know that perimeter measures the outside of a figure and area measures the inside of a figure.
Unit 2 Lesson 2: I can determine the perimeter of various rectangles.
Unit 2 Lesson 4: I can create rectangles of different areas, when given a specific perimeter. This means I know that area and perimeter are two different measurements of the same shape.
Unit 2 Lesson 3: I can write a letter to demonstrate my understanding of area and perimeter.
Unit 2 Lesson 6: I can identify the four main types of angles. This means I know the difference between an acute, right, obtuse and straight angle.
Unit 2 Lesson 7: I can determine an angle’s measurement by using known angle measurements in shapes. This means I know how to use smaller pattern blocks to find the angle measurements that make larger shapes.
Unit 9 Lesson 1: I can describe two-dimensional shapes using their properties. This means I know the characteristics of a point, segment, line, and ray.
Unit 9 Lesson 2: I can use a protractor to measure angles.
Unit 9 Lesson 3: I can determine line symmetry.
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Unit 11 Lessons 1-5: I can multiply multi-digit whole numbers. This means I know how to use different strategies to find the product of two factors.
Unit 11 Lesson 7: I can solve word problems using multi-digit multiplication.
Unit 13 Lesson 2: I can divide two-digit dividends by one-digit divisors.
Unit 13 Lesson 3: I can divide three and four-digit dividends by one-digit divisors.
Unit 13 Lesson 4: I can solve multiplication and division world problems.
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Unit 10 Lesson 2: I can read and write decimals to the tenths. This means I know the value of one place
to the right of the decimal point.
Unit 10 Lesson 3: I can read and write decimals to the hundredths. This means I know the value of two places to the right of the decimal point.
Unit 10 Lesson 1: I can measure objects to the nearest meter, decimeter, centimeter, and millimeter. This means I know how to use a meter stick to measure length and record the measurement using decimal notation.
Unit 10 Lesson 4: I can compare decimal numbers. This means I know how to correctly write a decimal number and use place value to determine greater than, less than, or equal to.
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Unit 12 Lesson 1: I can read and write fractions. This means I know the top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator in a fraction.
I can use models to show benchmark fractions. This means I know how to use fractions strips to determine equivalent fractions.
Unit 12 Lesson 2: I can add and subtract fractions with like denominators. This means I know that I only add or subtract the numerators when the denominators are the same.
Unit 12 Lesson 3: I can compare and order fractions using manipulatives. This means I know if a fraction is greater than, less than or equal to a given fraction.
Unit 12 Lesson 5: I can determine equivalent fractions. This means I know how to use different strategies to find fractions that represent the same value.
Unit 12 Lesson 6: I can use pattern blocks to model fractions.
Unit 12 Lesson 7: I can solve world problems involving the ordering of fractions.
Unit 12 Lesson 8: I can compare and order fractions without using manipulatives. This means I know how to list fractions in order from least to greatest.
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MEASUREMENT UNIT-NOT A TRAILBLAZERS UNIT
Week One: I can identify the value of coins and paper money.
I can solve monetary computation and word problems. This means I know how to add, subtract,
multiply and divide to solve problems involving money.
I can read an analog clock. This means I know how to tell time to the nearest minute.
I can solve elapsed time problems. This means I know how to determine how much time passes
between two given times.
Week Two: I can use measurement tools to measure length. This means I know how to correctly use a
yardstick and meterstick.
I can convert customary and metric units of measurement. This means I know how to switch between smaller and larger units of measurement.
I can make reasonable estimations about distances.
I can use all four operations to solve word problems involving distances.
Week Three: I can determine the mass of an object in grams. This means I know how to use and read a scale or pan balance.
I can covert metric units of measurements. This means I know how to switch between smaller and larger units of measurement.
I can determine liquid volume. This means I know how to use and read a graduated cylinder.
I can make reasonable estimations about mass and volume.
I can use all four operations to solve word problems involving mass and volume.