Math Resources
This year during math, we are working hard to become proficient in all 4th grade standards. As we do this, we are making sure to have fun and learn with laughter! One of the most important things we talk about in our math classes is WHY we solve mathematical problems the way we do, rather than focusing on just HOW we solve the problems. Some classes may extend beyond 4th grade skills to provide adequate challenges for each child as necessary, while others will provide more support as needed.
There are many things you can do at home to support your child while they are learning mathematics:
Great Math Websites:
http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/
Estimating
PacMan Estimating
Estimating Products - Matching and Concentration
Estimating Sums
Multidigit Multiplication
Multiplication Basketball (2 digit * 1 digit)
Basic Multiplication Facts
Multiplication Jeopardy
Multiplication Basketball (single digit multiplication)
Multiplication Racing (single digits)
Various Games (many different games to practice your basic multiplication facts)
There are many things you can do at home to support your child while they are learning mathematics:
- Encourage your child to explore mathematical situations as you encounter them at home and in your daily life. Real-world connections are immensely important - they help children see why math is important and how people use math every day in a variety of ways.
- Ask your child to explain their thinking while they are solving problems. The most important question you can ask them is, "Why did you do it that way?"
- Be open to new ways of mathematical thinking. Your child will most likely learn a variety of problem solving strategies at school, many of which may be very different from the way you learned to solve mathematical problems.
- As they explore mathematics, provide them with support, but let them make mistakes. Mistakes are opportunities to LEARN!
- Practice basic facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) EVERY DAY! The goal in 4th grade is to answer each basic fact in 3 sec. or less by the end of the school year.
Great Math Websites:
- IXL Online: www.ixl.com/signin/valentinehills
- Everyday Mathematics: www.everydaymath.com
http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/
- Parent Support for Everyday Mathematics Online (Also printable study links if your child loses theirs!):
- Video Resource for Standard Algorithms (maybe not the most exciting, but they can help!):
- Addition of multi-digit numbers
- Subtraction of multi-digit numbers
- Trade-First Method http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/teaching-topics/computation/sub-trade-first/
- Partial Differences http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/teaching-topics/computation/sub-part-diff/
- Multiplication of multi-digit numbers using multiple methods including Partial Products: http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/teaching-topics/computation/mult-part-prod/
- Division of multi-digit numbers using multiple methods including Partial Quotients: http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/teaching-topics/computation/div-part-quot/
- Math-Play: http://www.math-play.com/4th-grade-math-games.html
- Brain Matrx: http://www.brainmatrix.com
- Brain Teasers: http://www.braintraining101.com/brain-teasers-and-puzzles/
- Learning Games for Kids:
- Khan Academy: http://www.khanacademy.org
- Splash Math: https://www.splashmath.com/
- Learning Games for Kids:
- Math Is Fun: https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions-menu.html
Estimating
PacMan Estimating
Estimating Products - Matching and Concentration
Estimating Sums
Multidigit Multiplication
Multiplication Basketball (2 digit * 1 digit)
Basic Multiplication Facts
Multiplication Jeopardy
Multiplication Basketball (single digit multiplication)
Multiplication Racing (single digits)
Various Games (many different games to practice your basic multiplication facts)