4th Grade Math: Curriculum Resources And Support To Close The Achievement Gap
At Third Space Learning, we understand the challenges you face teaching and monitoring 4th Grade math and we have the resources and high impact tutoring to help you address this.
How to help your students with 4th grade math
Working at or below 3rd Grade
If you have students who are still working at or below 3rd Grade math the only way to help them get to the required standard is high impact, high dosage tutoring 2 to 3 times a week.
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If you have students who have specific gaps in one topic area or domain we can address those gaps with personalized ai math tutoring in just a few weeks.
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If you’re looking to improve the effectiveness of your 4th grade math instruction, then you will make a big difference straightaway by using the free resources series all written by math experts.
Learn more4th grade math by domain and cluster
Here’s a breakdown of fourth grade math domains and clusters for the 4th Grade Common Core State Standards
together with a sample of the resources and support available to you.
Grade 4 Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Solving problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers
Understanding factors and multiples
Creating and analyzing patterns
Math Intervention Pack Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Support individual grade 3 to 5 students or small groups to develop their understanding of operations and algebraic thinking.
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Algebra – Math Topic Guides (FREE)
Algebra topic guides, featuring step-by-step examples and practice algebra questions. All matched to common core and state standards by US teachers.
Learn MoreGrade 4 Number and Operations in Base Ten
Understanding place value for multi-digit whole numbers
Using place value and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
Working with numbers in expanded form
Math Intervention Pack Number and Operations in Base 10
Support individual grade 3 to 5 students or small groups to develop their understanding of number and operations in base 10.
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Arithmetic
Free arithmetic math school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips, and more!
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Place value
Free place value elementary and middle school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, and more!
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Number & Quantity – Math Topic Guides (FREE)
Number and quantity step by step topic guides, with detailed examples and practice questions. All matched to common core and state standards by US teachers.
Learn MoreGrade 4 Number and Operations – Fractions
Exploring fraction equivalence and ordering
Building fractions from unit fractions
Understanding decimal notation for fractions
Comparing decimal fractions and fractions with like denominators
Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
Math Intervention Pack Fractions
Support individual grade 3 to 5 students or small groups to develop their understanding of fractions.
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Adding fractions
Free adding fractions math school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips, and more!
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Equivalent fractions
Free equivalent fractions math school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips, and more!
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Fractions of numbers
Free fractions of numbers math guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, and more on finding the fraction of a number!
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Fractions – Math Steps, Examples & Questions
Free fractions math school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips, and more!
Learn MoreGrade 4 Measurement and Data
Solving problems involving measurement and converting from larger units to smaller units
Representing and interpreting data using line plots
Understanding concepts of angles and measuring angles
Working with both metric and customary units
Exit Tickets Grade 4 – Measurement and Data
These exit tickets for the domain Measurement and Data have been designed for Grade 4 and can be downloaded and printed or displayed in class to assess pupil understanding.
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Units of measurement
Free units of measurement math topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips and more!
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Represent and interpret data
Free represent and interpret data math topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips and more!
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Measurement & Data – Math Topic Guides (FREE)
Measurement and data step-by-step guides to all topics, featuring examples and practice questions. All matched to common core and state standards.
Learn MoreGrade 4 Geometry
Drawing and identifying lines and angles
Classifying shapes based on their lines and angles
Recognizing lines of symmetry
Exit Tickets Grade 4 – Geometry
These exit tickets for the domain Geometry have been designed for Grade 4 and can be downloaded and printed or displayed in class to assess pupil understanding.
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Angles
Free angles math school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips, and more!
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Triangles
Free triangles math school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips, and more!
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Area
Free area math school topic guide, including step-by-step examples, free practice questions, teaching tips, and more!
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Geometry – Math Topic Guides (FREE)
Geometry topic guides, featuring step-by-step examples and practice geometry questions. All matched to common core and state standards by US teachers.
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What’s new in 4th grade math?
In Grade 4, students encounter more complex mathematical concepts across all areas.
Hight dosage math tutoring focus their lessons on developing deeper understanding of these key topics.
Students expand their work with multi-digit whole numbers into the thousands, mastering standard algorithms for all four operations.
Tutoring uses representations and place value charts to help students understand numbers up to 1,000,000 in the one-to-one lessons.
Common math challenges and misconceptions from 4th graders
Fraction confusion: Students apply whole number rules to fractions, believing larger denominators mean bigger fractions (like 1/8>1/4).
Place value gaps: Many incorrectly interpret multi-digit numbers like 2,375, missing the relationship between thousands, hundreds and tens.
Mathematical language: Students struggle to use precise mathematical vocabulary, saying “I just know” rather than explaining their reasoning.
Abstract thinking: Moving from concrete examples to abstract concepts becomes challenging when students can’t visualize relationships clearly.
Problem-solving stamina: Many students give up quickly when faced with multi-step word problems requiring sustained mathematical thinking.
Making connections: Students often fail to recognize how previously learned strategies apply to new situations, like multiplication with area.
Why schools and districts choose Third Space Learning as math intervention partner for their 4th graders
Expert math tutoring specifically focused on Grade 4 concepts and common misconceptions
Personalized instruction that adapts to each student’s pace and starting point
Detailed progress tracking and reporting aligned to state standards
Cost-effective solution that allows schools to support more students
Proven results showing improvements in state tests
“The progression of lessons aligns with our standards and the way we teach concepts, it flows with our curriculum. There’s a good balance of pictorial representations and abstract, especially for the students who need a bit more support. When I listen in to the sessions I hear students doing a really good job of explaining their thinking to their tutors which is awesome!”
Liz Avery, Math Instructional Coach
Renaissance Academy Charter School of The Arts, New York
How 4th grade math tutoring drives results
Differentiated support at scale
Students receive personalized math instruction in one-to-one online sessions, allowing multiple learners to access support simultaneously.
Each lesson includes pre and post-assessment, enabling tutors to adjust instruction in real-time based on individual needs.
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Research based instruction designed by expert maths educators
Our math tutoring program has been developed specifically to address Grade 4 math concepts and common misconceptions. Every lesson follows a proven ‘I do, we do, you do’ format, ensuring structured support and independent practice.
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Seamless integration with school programs
Flexible scheduling options fit your school day, while detailed progress reports track student growth across all Grade 4 domains. All content, resources and assessments aligns with state standards, complementing classroom instruction and existing intervention strategies.
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What do you learn in 4th Grade math?
In 4th grade math students learn specific math skills and knowledge across these 5 domains.
– Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA)
– Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT)
– Number and Operations—Fractions (NF)
– Measurement and Data (MD)
– Geometry (G)
What is a bar model in 4th Grade math?
The bar model is use a lot in 4th Grade math. Also know as a strip diagram or tape diagram it is a pictorial representation of a math problem that uses rectangles to represent both known and unknown quantities (missing numbers). It is often used as the next stage after using concrete objects, such as blocks and counters.
How do the lessons work for individual local standards?
Tutors have been trained to teach 4th Grade math to align with all state standards. Lesson slides are adapted to use the terminology and progression used in your state. Visit the math standards page for each state to find out more.