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WHAT IS MATHMathematics reveals hidden patterns that understand the world around us. Duke University

Math is about solving problems. Montana University

The science of numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations.The Merriam-Webster dictionary

WHO USES MATH Everybody uses math whether they

realize it or not.

When people cook, shop, travel, build, fix things, and even play games, they use math.

In every job people use some math. Many jobs require lots of math, like doctors, cooks, scientists, construction workers, architects, the military, and more.

GR 4 MATH STANDARDSOperations and Algebraic Thinking Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems. Gain familiarity with factors and multiples. Generate and analyze patterns.

Number and Operations in Base Ten Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers. Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.

Number and Operations—Fractions Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering. Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending previous understandings of

operations on whole numbers. Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal fractions.

Measurement and Data Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements from a larger unit to a

smaller unit. Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand concepts of angle and measure angles.

Geometry Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles.

VMATH LIVE AND STUDY ISLAND

www.vmathlive.comVmath Live is a program for kids to practice their math skills by working

through modules. Students can earn tokens and then use their tokens to compete and play games in a Game Center.

www.studyisland.com Study Island is an instructional and diagnostic tool that helps students

master the state standards and prepare for their state tests. Students can access Study Island from any computer that is connected to the Internet. See the tour www.studyisland.com/tour

Keep in mind, the more students use Vmath Live, Study Island, and any other Math program, the better they will understand the material.

SAMPLE PROBLEMS BASED ON STANDARDS

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eog/sampleitems/newcurmath4

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Number and Operations in Base Ten

Number and Operations—Fractions

Measurement and Data

Geometry

MATH SITES TO HELP YOUR CHILD

See Gr 4 LINKS under our class page on http://www.kennedycharter.org

www.studyisland.com

www.vmathlive.com

www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/math.pdf

www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/acre/standards/common-core-tools/unpacking/math/4th.pdf

www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/accountability/testing/eog/math/20080428gr4goal1.pdf

ENJOY THE EVENING!

Thank you for coming and remember MATH IS EVERWHERE!

Have fun working on the Math Holiday Practice Packet with your child.