Grade 4 Math — Full Program Description
The Grade 4 Math program at Big Brain Math Academy is a comprehensive, full-year course designed to build strong mathematical foundations while developing confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.
This course is specifically created for homeschool students and provides the structure, consistency, and expert instruction many families need to ensure success in math.
📘 What Students Will Learn
Throughout the year, students will develop mastery in the following key areas:
Number Sense & Place Value
Students will learn to work with numbers up to one million, including:
- understanding place value
- writing numbers in standard and expanded form
- comparing and ordering numbers
- rounding to the nearest 10, 100, and 1,000
- recognizing patterns and estimating
Addition & Subtraction
Students will build fluency and accuracy with:
- multi-digit addition and subtraction
- regrouping strategies
- estimation
- solving real-world and multi-step word problems
Multiplication
Students will develop a deep understanding of multiplication through:
- arrays and area models
- multiplication facts and fluency
- multiplying 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers
- estimating products
- solving real-world and multi-step problems
Division
Students will learn division conceptually and procedurally, including:
- division as equal groups
- division facts
- long division (with and without remainders)
- interpreting remainders in real-world situations
- multi-step problem solving
Fractions
Students will gain a strong foundation in fractions by learning:
- how fractions represent parts of a whole
- equivalent and simplified fractions
- comparing fractions
- adding and subtracting fractions
- working with mixed numbers and improper fractions
- solving real-world fraction problems
Decimals
Students will be introduced to decimals and learn to:
- understand place value for tenths and hundredths
- compare decimals
- add and subtract decimals
- apply decimals in real-world situations
Measurement
Students will explore measurement concepts such as:
- units of length, weight, and capacity
- converting units
- telling time and solving elapsed time problems
- finding perimeter and area
- solving real-world measurement problems
Geometry
Students will develop foundational geometry skills, including:
- identifying lines and angles
- classifying angles (acute, right, obtuse)
- measuring and drawing angles using a protractor
- identifying triangles and quadrilaterals
- understanding symmetry
Data & Graphs
Students will learn how to interpret and analyze data through:
- bar graphs and line plots
- tables and charts
- mean, median, and mode
- solving real-world data problems
🔄 Instructional Approach
This program uses a flipped classroom model to maximize learning.
Before Class
Students watch a short, custom lesson video (5–8 minutes) to learn the concept at their own pace.
During Class
Live sessions focus on:
- guided practice
- problem solving
- answering questions
- correcting mistakes
This approach allows students to spend more time actively engaging with math rather than passively listening.
🗓 Schedule & Structure
- Classes meet 3 times per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
- Each class is 50 minutes
- The program runs from August through May
- Includes breaks for:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas / Winter Break
- Spring Break
📝 Practice & Assessment
Students will complete:
- regular homework assignments
- multi-step word problems
- periodic quizzes and reviews
- practice aligned with standardized assessments such as the Iowa Assessments
🎯 Program Goals
By the end of the course, students will:
- demonstrate strong understanding of Grade 4 math concepts
- improve accuracy and fluency in calculations
- confidently solve multi-step word problems
- be prepared for the next level of math
- develop independence and confidence in their abilities
👨🏫 Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for homeschool students who:
- need structured math instruction
- benefit from clear, step-by-step explanations
- want consistent practice and accountability
- are preparing for standardized assessments
- need extra support or want to strengthen their skills
💡 Final Note
Math success at this level is critical for future achievement. This program ensures students don’t just learn procedures—they understand the “why” behind the math, setting them up for long-term success.