Grade 4 Term 2 Language Arts and Mathematics

What Will You Learn?

• At the end of the term, students will be able to:
• Mathematics
• Compute the perimeter of regular and irregular polygon using units of measurement for length.
• Reinforce the mental multiplication of two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers.
• Multiply numbers up to four-digits by any- one- or two-digit number. (Including Money)
• Multiply a number by multiples of ten.
• Use unit squares or centimetre grid to cover regions so as to determine the area.
• Find the area of various objects and figures.
• Associate symmetry with reflection.
• Identify the mirror line of a reflection.
• Identify the mirror line as being a line of symmetry.
• Identify the possible line of symmetry in geometric shapes and objects.
• Show the diameter of a circle as a line of symmetry.
• Differentiate between the use of addition and multiplication, subtraction and division in problem situations involving whole numbers.
• Select data relevant to a problem when finding its solution.
• Identify and solve two-step problems.
• Write mathematical sentences for two-step problems.
• Calculate the mean, mode and median of a set of data.
• Express fractional numbers with denominators 10 or 100 as decimals or vice versa.
• Write money in decimal form.
• Complete sequence of fractional numbers in decimal form counting by tenths or hundredths.
• Compute with decimals including dollars and cents, using the four basic operations.
• Add and subtract decimal fractions. (Including money)
• Add or subtract mixed numbers, improper fractions and proper fractions with equal denominators.
• Convert a mixed number to an improper fraction and vice versa.
• Solve real world problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators.
• Describe location on a grid using rows and columns.
• Make inferences about congruency when a shape or design is flipped, turned or slid.
• Express simple sentences and word problems as algebraic expressions.
• Write algebraic sentences for problems. Write one-or-two-step problems based on the information given in the story; then write the correct algebraic sentence and solve the problem.
• Read and Interpret bar graph, line graph, picture graphs and pie charts.
• Present data using pictographs and bar graphs.
• Convert a pictograph into a bar graph and vice versa.
• Language Arts
• Use knowledge of root words and affixes to determine the meaning of words.
• Skim and scan for main ideas .
• Make inferences using text clues.
• Explain implicit ideas citing evidence from text.
• Apply correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Identify and construct compound sentence.
• Modify speech and writing with noun substitutes.
• Indicate singular and plural possessives through the use of the apostrophe.
• Recognize and use adverbs of manner to create vibrant and engaging text.
• Extend the length and structure of paragraphs through the use of transitional words/phrases e.g. first, finally, in addition to.
• Write vivid descriptions, employing the use of adjectives.
• Create vibrant and engaging texts using knowledge of adverbs.
• Use knowledge of the writing process to compose letters of request.