***This class is one-semester of the full-year fourth-grade curriculum. The class meets in semesters of the school year to better meet the needs of students and their school schedules.***

This class when combined with the other semester will cover all the content needed for fourth grade. 

In each class, I will introduce the topic to students by modeling how to solve the problems. Then, we will work together to solve the problems as a class. Throughout this, I will ask students to submit answers in the chat or hold up pieces of paper with answers. This shows me that students are ready to try to answer on their own. Finally, I will have students practice on their own. 

I keep class numbers small so that I know how each student is doing in the class.

I adjust the pace of the class to meet the needs of the students. If students really understand a concept, we will spend less time on it. If students are having difficulty with a subject, we will spend more time on it. In addition to seeing that each student is able to solve the problems on their own, I also ask students how they feel about a topic before we move on. I have them do this anonymously through the chat.

At the beginning of the course, I let students know that they can stop me at any time to ask a question or they can also put a message in the chat. I encourage students to let me know if they are not understanding what I am trying to teach them. I explain to them that very often I can present the topic in a different way, so they should let me know. This also teaches students to advocate for themselves in school.

My goal at the end of the course is to not only teach students math but to teach them skills they will need for the rest of their lives. I try to teach students to be curious and to ask questions when they do not know the answer.

I am a general education teacher and special education teacher. Feel free to reach out to me and talk to me about your child and their learning. I would love to help in any way that I can.

Class Schedule (May be adjusted to meet the needs of the students)
Day 1: Intro to Fractions (Numerator & Denominator), Equivalent Fractions
Day 2: Equivalent Fractions; Simplifying Fractions
Day 3: Simplifying Fractions
Day 4: Comparing Fractions (Least Common Multiple)
Day 5: Comparing Fractions
Day 6: Comparing Fractions
Day 7: Adding Fractions
Day 8: Adding Fractions
Day 9: Subtracting Fractions
Day 10: Multiplying Fractions
Day 11: Multiplying Fractions
Day 12: Multiplying Fractions
Day 13: Multiplying Fractions
Day 14: Dividing Fractions
Day 15: Dividing Fractions
Day 16: Mixed Numbers vs Improper Fractions, Converting from Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
Day 17: Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
Day 18: Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
Day 19: Fraction Word Problems
Day 20: Fraction Word Problems
Day 21: Place Value and Writing/Reading Numbers
Day 22: Place Value and Writing/Reading Numbers
Day 23: Decimals to Fractions and Fractions to Decimals
Day 24: Decimals to Fractions and Fractions to Decimals
Day 25: Reading a Table
Day 26: Line Graphs
Day 27: Line Plots, Bar Graphs
Day 28: Stem and Leaf Charts
Day 29: Stem and Leaf Charts
Day 30: What Customary Unit (Length) Do I Use?
Day 31: Converting Between Customary Units (Length)
Day 32: Converting Between Customary Units (Length)
Day 33: Which Metric Unit (Length) Do I Use?
Day 34: What Customary Unit (Weight) Do I Use? Converting Between the Measurements
Day 35: What Metric Unit (Weight) Do I Use? Converting Between the Measurements
Day 36: What Customary Unit (Volume) Do I Use? Converting Between the Measurements
Day 37: What Metric Unit (Volume) Do I Use? Converting Between the Measurements
Day 38: Extra Time
Day 39: Extra Time
Day 40: Fourth Grade Review
Day 41: Fourth Grade Review
Day 42: Fourth Grade Review