Common Core Grade 4: Mathematics Scope and Sequence
Common Core Grade 4: Mathematics Scope and Sequence
Common Core Grade 4: Mathematics Scope and Sequence
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
Interim Assessment One
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From Progression- NBT: At Grade 4, students become fluent with the standard addition and subtraction algorithms. In mathematics, an algorithm
is defined by its steps and not by the way those steps are recorded in writing. With this in mind, minor variations in methods of recording standard
algorithms are acceptable.
Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
Interim Assessment One
SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically
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Systematically build in review of area and perimeter throughout the year, leading up to this
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
Interim Assessment Two
3.MD.7 Relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition.
Review/Imbedded a) Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it, and show that the
Standards area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths. (IA-1)
b) Multiply side lengths to find areas of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in the
context of solving real world and mathematical problems, and represent whole-number
products as rectangular areas in mathematical reasoning.
c) Use tiling to show in a concrete case that the area of a rectangle with whole-number side
lengths a and b + c is the sum of a x b and a x c. Use area models to represent the distributive
property in mathematical reasoning.
d) Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into non-
overlaping rectangles and adding the areas of non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to
solve real world problems.
3.MD.8 Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding
the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the
same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
Focal Standards for SMP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Mathematical SMP4: Model with mathematics
Practice SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically
SMP6: Attend to precision
SMP7: Look for and make use of structure
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
Interim Assessment Three
Unit Five: Story Problems 1
Critical Area(s):
Duration: 6 days
Strategies: Operate – Visualize, Represent and Retell, Solve;
Represent – TD, BM, EQ (with labels)
Utilize calculation strategies from other units
Major, Supporting, Common Core State Standard
Additional Clusters
Major: Use the four 4.OA.3 Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using
operations with the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these
whole numbers to problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of
solve problems answers using mental computation and estimation strategies using rounding.
*FS: C KU8
Review/Imbedded 3.OA.8 solve two-step word problems using the four basic operations. Represent these problems using
Standards equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using
mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding. (addition and subtraction only)
Focal Standards for SMP1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Mathematical SMP2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Practice SMP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
SMP4: Model with mathematics
SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically
SMP6: Attend to precision
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
Interim Assessment Three
Unit Six: Fractions
Critical Area(s): Students develop an understanding of fraction equivalence and operations with fractions. They recognize that two different
fractions can be equal and they develop methods for generating and recognizing equivalent fractions. Students extend previous
understandings about how fractions are built from unit fractions, composing fractions from unit fractions, decomposing fractions into unit
fractions, and using the meaning of fractions and the meaning of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
Duration: 18 days
Strategies: Operate – Visualize, Represent and Retell, Solve;
Calculate – Identity property, fraction tiles/drawing fraction models/number lines/number bonds for adding/subtracting/multiplying
*denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100
Major, Supporting, Common Core State Standard
Additional Clusters
Major: Extend 4.NF.1 Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (nxa)/(nxb) by using visual fraction models, with attention to
understanding of how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this
fraction equivalence principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
and ordering *FS: UFN KU4
4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common
Major: Build fractions denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as ½. Recognize that comparisons are valid
from unit fractions by only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and
applying and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
extending previous *FS: UFN KU5
understandings of 4.NF.3 Understand a fraction a/b with a>1 as a sum of fractions 1/b.
operations on whole a. Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole.
numbers b. Decompose a fraction into a sum of fractions with the same denominator in more than one way, recording each
decomposition by an equation. Justify the decomposition, e.g., by using a visual fraction model. Examples:
Supporting: Represent 3/8=1/8+1/8+1/8; 3/8=2/8+1/8; 2 1/8=1+1+1/8.
and interpret data c. Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, e.g., by replacing each mixed number with an
equivalent fractions, and/or by using properties of operations and the relationship between addition and
subtraction.
d. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like
denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.
*FS: C KU7
4.NF.4 Apply and extend previous understanding of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
a. Understand a fraction a/b as a multiple of 1/b. for example, use a visual fraction model to represent 5/4 as the
product 5x(1/4), recording the conclusion by the equation 5/4=5x(1/4).
b. Understand a multiple of a/b as a multiple of 1/b and use this understanding to multiply a fraction by a whole
number. For example, use a visual fraction model to express 3x(2/5) as 6x(1/5), recognizing this product as 6/5. (In
general, n x (a/b) = (n x a)/b)
c. Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number, e.g., by using visual fraction
models and equations to represent the problem. For example, if each person at a party will eat 3/8 of a pound of
roast beef, and there will be 5 people at the party, how many pounds of roast beef will be needed? Between what
two whole numbers does your answer lie?
*FS: C KU7
This standard will be assessed in Mock 2 Cycle
4.MD.4 Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, ¼, 1/8). Solve problems
involving addition and subtraction of fractions by using information presented in line plots. For example, from a line
plot find and interpret the difference in length between the longest and shortest specimens in an insect collection.
Review/Imbedded 3.MD.4 Generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch.
Standards Show the data by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in appropriate units- whole numbers,
halves, or quarters.
3.NF.1 Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts;
understand a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
3.NF.2 Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
Interim Assessment Three
a. Represent a fraction 1/b on a number line diagram by defining the interval from 0 to 1 as the whole and
partitioning it into b equal parts. Recognize that each part has size 1/b and that the endpoint of the part
based at 0 locates the number 1/b on the number line.
b. Represent a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0. Recognize that the
resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the number a/b on the number line.
3.NF.3 Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
a. Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point on a number
line.
b. Recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, e.g., ½ = 2/4, 4/6 = 2/3. Explain why the fractions are
equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
c. Express whole numbers as fractions, and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers.
Examples: express 3 in the form 3=3/1; recognize that 6/1=6; locate 4/4 and 1 at the same point of a number
line diagram.
d. Compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning about their size.
Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results
of comparisons with the symbols, >, =, or <, and justify conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
Focal Standards for SMP4: Model with mathematics
Mathematical SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically
Practice SMP8: Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
End-of-Course
*NY schools move this unit to the end of the year if the NYST has NF5/6/7 as post-state-test standards
Review/Imbedded 4.NF.1 Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (nxa)/(nxb) by using visual fraction models,
Standards with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves
are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating
common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as ½. Recognize
that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of
comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
Focal Standards for SMP4: Model with mathematics
Mathematical Practice SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically
SMP8: Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
End-of-Course
*NY schools move this unit to the end of the year if the NYST has MD2 as a post-state-test standard
Review/Imbedded 4.OA.3 Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers
Standards using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these
problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of
answers using mental computation and estimation strategies using rounding.
3.OA.8 solve two-step word problems using the four basic operations. Represent these problems using
equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using
mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding. (addition and subtraction only)
Focal Standards for SMP1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Mathematical Practice SMP2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively
SMP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
SMP4: Model with mathematics
SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically
SMP6: Attend to precision
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
End-of-Course
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
End-of-Course
Duration: 7 days
Major, Supporting, Common Core State Standard
Additional Clusters
Additional: Geometric 4.MD.5 Recognize angles as geometric shapes that are formed wherever two rays share a common
Measurement- endpoint, and understand concepts of angle measurement:
understand concepts a. An angle is measured with reference to a circle with its center at the common endpoint of the rays,
by considering the fraction of the circular arc between the points where the two rays intersect the
of angle and measure
circle. An angle that turns through 1/360 of a circle is called a “one-degree angle,” and can be used to
angles measure angles.
b. An angle that turns through n one-degree angles is said to have an angle measure of n degrees.
*FS: DM KU1
4.MD.6 Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor. Sketch angles of specified
measure.
*FS: DM KU4
4.MD.7 Recognize angle measure as additive. When an angle is decomposed into non-overlapping parts,
the angle measure of the whole is the sum of the angle measures of the parts. Solve addition and
subtraction problems to find unknown angles on a diagram in real world and mathematical problems,
e.g., by using an equation with a symbol for the unknown angle measure.
Review/Imbedded 4.MD.1 Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g;
Standards lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit
in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table. For example, know
that 1 fit is 12 times as long as 1 in. Express the length of a 4ft snake as 48 in. Generate a conversion
table for feet and inches listing the number pairs (1, 12), (2, 24), 3, 36), …
Focal Standards for SMP4: Model with mathematics
Mathematical Practice SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically
SMP6: Attend to precision
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Common Core Grade 4
Mathematics
Scope and Sequence
End-of-Course
Fluency: End-of-Course
ST Math & Renaissance Learning – Math Facts in a Flash
Duration: IA cycle
Renaissance Learning – Math Facts in a Flash ST Math
- If using Math Facts in a Flash, begin the year with Fraction & Decimal Equivalence: Find equivalencies of fractions
the “Multiplication by 0, 1” level – this is a review and decimals and use them to add with tenths and hundredths.
for students. (the baseline test may start students at State decimal place value to hundredths. Estimate fractions and
a different level – this is acceptable) decimals on the number line.
- If students using Math Facts in a Flash finish Comparing Decimals: Compare decimals based on size, using
“Decimals to Fractions”, discontinue MFiaF and use models and the number line. Compare decimals using the
the full fluency time for ST Math symbols <, =, and >.
Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Solve addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division problems for unknown quantities.
Model expressions using dots, grids, or other visuals. Choose
correct operation to solve problems.
Exploring Lines and Shapes: Explore properties of lines, including
slope and y-intercept. Identify intersecting lines. Examine
attributes of 2D shapes.
Lines of Symmetry: Find lines of symmetry in plane shapes and
solve problems involving multiple step reasoning. Create
reflections of 2-dimensional shapes across a line of symmetry.
Parallel Lines and Parallelograms: Identify parallel and
perpendicular lines. Examine properties of parallelograms
compared to other quadrilaterals.
Angles and Triangles: Label angles as acute, right, obtuse, or
straight and draw angles using a protractor. Classify triangles
based on their properties and find the sum of the angles in a
triangle and use that to find the missing angle. Identify lines of
symmetry in isosceles triangles.
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