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3rd Grade 

Units and

Vocabulary

4th Grade 

Units and Vocabulary

Unit One: Rounding

Rounding: to change a number to a different number that is easier to use.

Nearest: close by

Also: number line, ten, hundred

Unit Two: Addition and Subtraction

Add: to join two or more numbers together to get the sum

Sum: the answer to an addition equation

Subtract: to take one quantity away from another

Difference: the answer to a subtraction equation

Regroup: moving numbers between ones, tens, and hundreds

 

Unit Three: Multiplication Basics

Factors: numbers you multiply together to get a product

Product: the answer to a multiplication problem

Repeated Addition: when one number is added to itself over and over

Array: a set of objects arranged in equal rows and columns

Equal Groups: groups with exactly the same value

 

Unit Four: Division Basics

Divide: Sharing into equal parts or groups

Quotient: the answer to a division equation (problem)

Repeated Subtraction: when one number is taken away
from a larger number over and over

Dividend: the number being divided

Divisor: a number that divides a dividend into equal shares

Other Multiplication and Division Vocab Words:

Identity property, zero property, commutative property, associative property, distributive property, factors,
product, multiples of ten, quotient.

Unit One: Place Value

(TEKS Standards: 4.2BC)

Standard Form: a number written the regular way. 4,396

Word Form: a number written as words. four thousand, three hundred ninety-six.

Value: how much a digit is worth in a certain place in a number.

Digit: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Expanded Form: a number written as its values. 4,000+300+90+6

Unit Two: Rounding

(TEKS Standards: 4.2D, 4.4G)

Rounding: to change a number to a different number that is easier to use.

Nearest: close by

Compatible Numbers: numbers that are easy to solve mentally.

Also: ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand, million

Unit Three: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers

(TEKS Standards: 4.4A) 

(EXCEPT Decimals - will be covered in unit 11)

Add: to join two or more numbers together to get the sum

Sum: the answer to an addition equation

Subtract: to take one quantity away from another

Difference: the answer to a subtraction equation

Regroup: moving numbers between ones, tens, and hundreds

Unit 4 & 5: Multiplication

Factors: The numbers you multiply together to get a product. 2x3=6

Product: The answer to a multiplication problem 2x3=6

Prime: A whole number with exactly two factors, 1 and itself

Composite: A whole number with more than two factors

Comparison: How one number relates to another

Math Curriculum

The foundation of the Mathematics curriculum is to provide opportunities for students to learn mathematical concepts at the conceptual level using a hands-on approach to teaching. Then, transitioning to the abstract level in order to provide all students with opportunities to learn important mathematical concepts while empowering students to become confident, resourceful and persistent problem solvers.

Fundamental Principles:

  •  Math classrooms have a learning environment that are challenging and supportive.

  • Math concepts are connected through the use of multiple representations which develop an understanding and the ability to solve problems.

  • Learned concepts are demonstrated and communicated daily both orally and in writing.

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