Year 4 Tutoring Australia | Maths, English, Science

Year 4 is where children tackle bigger numbers, longer texts and deeper ideas. Our program builds confidence in all three subjects with Australian examples, from the footy ladder to bushfire recovery.

Key Topics Covered:

Maths: place value to 10 000, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, area and angles.
English: narratives, persuasive texts, reports.
Science: adaptations, materials, landforms, forces.

Parent Tip:

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Read, write and round numbers up to 10 000 with confidence

Multiply, divide and use fractions and decimals to solve everyday problems

Write well-organised narratives and reports using complex sentences

Read for meaning, infer ideas and respond to Australian and First Nations texts

Classify living things and explain how adaptations help them survive

Plan a fair test and explain how forces, materials and landforms behave

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Fluency and Comprehension Strategies	Read chapter-book passages with accuracy and expression, and use predicting, questioning and summarising to understand them.
02	Narrative Structure and Plot	Map the orientation, complication, resolution and ending of a story, and see how authors build suspense.
03	Characters and Settings	Describe how characters think, feel and change, and how a setting such as the outback or a beach shapes the story.
04	Paragraphs and Topic Sentences	Organise writing into paragraphs, begin each with a clear topic sentence and keep ideas in a logical order.
05	Noun Groups and Adjectives	Build detailed noun groups that add description, such as the old wooden boat with a faded blue sail.
06	Verb Groups and Adverbs	Choose strong verbs and use adverbs to show how, when and where actions happen, and keep verb tense consistent.
07	Complex Sentences and Conjunctions	Join ideas with conjunctions such as although, while and because, and use main and dependent clauses.
08	Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes	Learn how prefixes and suffixes change word meanings, and spell words such as unhappy, careful and enjoyment.
09	Writing an Imaginative Narrative	Plan, draft and share a story with a strong opening, a clear problem and a satisfying ending.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Dialogue and Speech Punctuation	Punctuate direct speech with inverted commas, commas and new lines for each speaker, and use it to bring characters to life.
02	Apostrophes for Contractions and Possession	Use apostrophes correctly in contractions such as didn't and in possessives such as the dog's lead.
03	Comprehension: Inferring Meaning	Use clues in the text and illustrations to work out feelings and motives, and back up answers with evidence.
04	Information Reports	Learn the structure of a report, with a classification and descriptive paragraphs, then write one on an Australian animal.
05	Text Features and Research Skills	Use headings, diagrams, indexes and glossaries to locate facts, and check that sources are reliable.
06	Note-Taking and Summarising	Pick out key words and main ideas, and turn notes into a short summary in your own words.
07	Vocabulary: Synonyms and Homophones	Choose more precise words, and tell apart homophones such as their, there and they're in writing.
08	Poetry and Imagery	Read and write poems that use rhyme, rhythm and images, including similes and sensory language.
09	Presenting an Information Talk	Prepare and deliver a short talk with clear speech, eye contact and simple visual aids.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Persuasive Texts: Structure	Learn how a persuasive text opens with a clear position, builds arguments and closes with a strong conclusion.
02	Fact and Opinion	Sort statements into fact and opinion, and spot how writers use opinion to influence readers in ads and articles.
03	Modality and Persuasive Language	Use words such as must, might and definitely to adjust how strongly a writer states a view.
04	Writing a Persuasive Text	Plan and write a persuasive piece on a topic such as school uniforms or a longer lunch break, with reasons and evidence.
05	Australian and First Nations Literature	Read stories and poems by Australian and First Nations authors, and discuss the ideas, places and cultures they share.
06	Comparing Texts	Compare how two texts on a similar theme use characters, setting and language in different ways.
07	Figurative Language	Spot and use similes, metaphors and personification to make descriptions more vivid.
08	Spelling: Word Origins and Roots	Explore common base words and roots to spell and work out the meaning of longer words.
09	Responding to Literature	Write a short response that gives an opinion about a book or poem and supports it with details from the text.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Editing and Proofreading	Check writing for punctuation, spelling and sense, and improve a draft using a checklist and a peer review.
02	Writing a Cohesive Narrative	Use linking words and paragraph breaks so a story flows, and keep the point of view and tense consistent.
03	Visual and Multimodal Texts	Read picture books, posters and websites, and describe how images, layout and words work together.
04	Speaking and Discussion Skills	Take part in group discussions by listening, building on others' ideas and giving reasons for your view.
05	Reading Unseen Texts	Read new passages with confidence, using strategies such as re-reading and checking context to work out unfamiliar words.
06	Author's Choices	Notice how word choices, sentence length and structure shape the way a reader feels and thinks.
07	Spelling Patterns Review	Revisit the year's spelling rules, tricky words and word endings using games and short quizzes.
08	Year 5 and NAPLAN Readiness	Preview Year 5 skills, including NAPLAN-style reading and language conventions questions, in a relaxed and encouraging way.
09	Creative Writing Workshop	Write freely from a picture or story starter, then share and celebrate the finished piece.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Place Value to 10 000	Read, write and build numbers up to 10 000, and explain what each digit is worth using place value charts and blocks.
02	Partitioning and Renaming Numbers	Break four-digit numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones in different ways, such as 3 450 as 34 hundreds and 5 tens.
03	Comparing and Ordering Numbers	Compare and order four-digit numbers using greater than and less than signs, and place them on number lines.
04	Rounding and Estimating	Round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand, and use estimates to check whether an answer is reasonable.
05	Addition Strategies	Add three-digit and four-digit numbers using partitioning, compensation and written methods, with Australian examples such as crowd sizes at the footy.
06	Subtraction Strategies	Subtract larger numbers using counting on, renaming and written methods, and check answers with addition.
07	Multiplication Facts to 10 by 10	Build quick recall of times tables through arrays, skip counting and games, and link each fact to its matching division fact.
08	Multiples and Factors	Find multiples of numbers, list the factors of a number and spot patterns in multiplication tables.
09	Mental Strategies for Multiplying	Use doubling, halving and the distributive idea to multiply mentally, such as working out 6 x 14 by splitting 14 into 10 and 4.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Multiplying by a One-Digit Number	Multiply two-digit and three-digit numbers by a single digit using area models and written methods.
02	Division with Remainders	Divide numbers equally, work out what is left over and decide how to treat a remainder in a story problem.
03	Unknown Quantities and Number Sentences	Find the missing number in equations such as 5 x __ = 35 and 48 = __ + 19, and explain how you know.
04	Properties of Number Operations	Use the order and grouping properties to make calculations easier, and see why they work for addition and multiplication.
05	Unit Fractions and Equivalent Fractions	Show halves, quarters, fifths and tenths, and find equivalent fractions using fraction walls and number lines.
06	Ordering and Comparing Fractions	Compare and order fractions with related denominators, and place fractions on number lines between zero and two.
07	Adding and Subtracting Fractions	Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator, including mixed numbers, using diagrams and number lines.
08	Tenths, Hundredths and Decimals	Link fractions to decimal notation, and read and write tenths and hundredths on place value charts and number lines.
09	Money and Rounding to the Nearest Five Cents	Solve Australian money problems with decimals, and round totals to the nearest five cents the way shops do.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Length and Converting Units	Measure in millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres, and convert between units using everyday objects and distances.
02	Perimeter	Measure and calculate the distance around squares, rectangles and irregular shapes, such as the edge of a backyard.
03	Area	Find the area of shapes using square centimetres and square metres, and compare shapes that cover the same space.
04	Capacity and Volume	Measure and compare capacity using millilitres and litres, and estimate how many cups fill a bottle or bucket.
05	Mass	Weigh objects in grams and kilograms, read different scales and solve problems such as a recipe or a school bag.
06	Time: 12-Hour and 24-Hour	Read and write time in am and pm and in 24-hour time, and convert between the two using a clock face.
07	Timetables and Elapsed Time	Read timetables for buses, trains and school events, and work out how long something takes using time units.
08	Reading Scales and Temperature	Read scales on rulers, jugs and thermometers accurately, including Australian summer and winter temperatures in degrees Celsius.
09	Measurement Word Problems	Solve multi-step problems that mix length, mass, capacity and time in real Australian situations.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Angles	Compare angles with a right angle, and sort them as smaller than, equal to or greater than a right angle.
02	Properties of 2D Shapes	Classify triangles and quadrilaterals by sides and angles, and describe how shapes such as rectangles and rhombuses differ.
03	3D Objects and Nets	Describe prisms and pyramids by their faces, edges and vertices, and match each solid to its flat net.
04	Symmetry and Transformations	Find lines of symmetry and show slides, flips and turns, then create patterns by repeating a shape.
05	Maps and Grid References	Use grid references and compass directions to locate places on a map, and describe a route between them.
06	Collecting and Organising Data	Plan a survey, collect responses and sort data into tables, using questions that suit a Year 4 class.
07	Column Graphs and Dot Plots	Build and read column graphs and dot plots with scales, and answer questions about what the data shows.
08	Chance and Probability	List the outcomes of chance events, decide whether they are equally likely and test them with dice and spinners.
09	Problem Solving Challenges	Tackle open-ended puzzles and investigations that bring together number, measurement, space and data skills from the year.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Working Like a Scientist	Ask testable questions, make predictions and plan a fair test, changing one variable and keeping others the same.
02	Classifying Living Things	Group living things using observable features, and build a classification key for plants and animals.
03	Vertebrates and Invertebrates	Sort animals into groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, and describe what sets each group apart.
04	Structural Features and Adaptations	Explain how features such as webbed feet, camouflage and thick fur help living things survive in their environment.
05	Australian Animal Adaptations	Investigate how koalas, echidnas, frill-necked lizards and other native animals are suited to their habitats.
06	Food Chains	Build food chains with producers, consumers and decomposers, using Australian bush and reef examples.
07	Food Webs	Link several food chains into a web and predict what happens if one living thing is removed.
08	Bushfire, Flood and Drought	Explore how events such as bushfire, flood and drought affect living things and how ecosystems recover.
09	Caring for Living Things	Discuss how people protect native animals and plants, from wildlife corridors to local conservation projects.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Natural and Processed Materials	Sort materials into natural and processed, and trace everyday items back to the raw materials they came from.
02	Physical Properties of Materials	Describe materials as hard, flexible, strong, absorbent or waterproof, and test each property with simple equipment.
03	Choosing Materials for a Purpose	Match materials to jobs, such as why raincoats, cricket bats and drink bottles use different materials.
04	Testing Strength and Flexibility	Plan a fair test to compare how strong or bendy different materials are, and record measurements in a table.
05	Absorbency and Waterproofing	Test which materials soak up water and which repel it, and decide what suits a towel, a tent or a boot.
06	Wood, Metal and Fabric	Compare how timber, metals and fabrics are made and used, and why each is chosen for particular products.
07	From Raw Material to Product	Follow how cotton becomes a T-shirt or wool becomes a jumper, noting each processing step.
08	Sustainable Material Choices	Consider how reusing, recycling and choosing renewable materials can reduce waste in Australian homes and schools.
09	Design and Test a Product	Design a simple product, choose suitable materials, test it and suggest how to improve it.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Earth's Structure and Surface	Describe the layers of the Earth and how the surface is made of land, water and moving plates.
02	Weathering	Observe how wind, rain, ice and temperature slowly break rock into smaller pieces, using simple models.
03	Erosion and Deposition	Investigate how water and wind carry soil and sand away, and how landforms such as dunes and deltas form.
04	Earthquakes	Learn what causes earthquakes, how they are measured and how the land changes after one.
05	Volcanoes	Explore how volcanoes erupt and the landforms they build, including the volcanic history of parts of Australia.
06	Rocks and Soil	Sort rocks and soils by their properties and describe how they form and why they matter to farming.
07	Natural Disasters in Australia	Compare how floods, cyclones and bushfires change the land, and how communities prepare and respond.
08	Landforms and Changing Coastlines	Study how beaches, gorges and cliffs are shaped over time, using Australian landmarks as examples.
09	First Nations Knowledge of Country	Hear how First Nations Peoples have observed and cared for the land over thousands of years, and what that teaches about change.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Contact and Non-Contact Forces	Sort forces into those that need touching and those that act at a distance, with examples from play and sport.
02	Gravity and Falling Objects	Investigate how gravity pulls objects to Earth, and test whether shape and mass change how fast things fall.
03	Friction	Compare how different surfaces slow a moving object, and design a test using ramps, shoes or toy cars.
04	Magnetism	Find which materials a magnet attracts, and explore how magnetic force acts through air, paper and water.
05	Magnets: Attract and Repel	Explore magnetic poles, predict how two magnets will interact and make a simple magnetic game.
06	Forces in Sport and Play	Explain forces in cricket, swimming and cycling, linking pushes, pulls, gravity and friction to movement.
07	Measuring Forces	Use a spring scale to measure forces, record results in tables and graphs and describe the pattern.
08	Planning a Force Investigation	Choose a question, control variables, collect results and decide whether the evidence supports the prediction.
09	Science Showcase	Present an investigation as a poster or short talk, using science words and evidence to share conclusions.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

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Warm-up (5 min)

A quick mental maths, word or science question, plus a recap of the last session

Core Teaching (25 min)

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Guided Practice (15 min)

Your child works through tasks with the tutor close by to help

Independent Practice (10 min)

Your child completes the in-class quiz on their own

Wrap-up (5 min)

A short summary, two take-home quizzes and a preview of the next lesson

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