Grade 4 Tutoring USA | Math, English, Science

Grade 4 is where math gets big: multi-digit numbers, fractions and longer writing. Our program builds confidence through hands-on practice and familiar US examples, from school lunch to Little League.

Key Topics Covered:

Math: place value, multi-digit multiplication, fractions, decimals, angles.
English: opinion and narrative writing, text evidence.
Science: energy, waves, Earth's surface.

Parent Tip:

Ten minutes a day works best. Read together at bedtime, let your child count change at the store and ask what they noticed on your last road trip.

Multiply and divide multi-digit numbers and explain the strategy used

Compare, add and subtract fractions, and connect them to decimals

Write opinion, informative and narrative pieces with clear organization

Use text evidence to explain themes, main ideas and author's reasons

Explain how energy moves through collisions, circuits, sound and light

Describe how rocks and landforms change, and how animals use structures to survive

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Close Reading of Stories	Read grade level fiction, refer to details and examples in the text, and explain what the text says directly.
02	Theme and Summarizing	Find the theme of a story or poem from details, and write a short summary without opinions.
03	Characters, Setting and Events	Describe a character, setting or event in depth, drawing on specific details such as thoughts, words and actions.
04	Point of View in Stories	Compare first person and third person narration and explain how each changes what the reader learns.
05	Opinion Writing: Introduction and Reasons	Write an opinion piece with a clear point of view, such as the best recess game, supported by reasons.
06	Opinion Writing: Evidence and Conclusion	Link opinions and reasons with words like because and for example, and finish with a strong conclusion.
07	Nouns, Pronouns and Verbs	Use relative pronouns and adverbs, and form and use progressive verb tenses in clear sentences.
08	Vocabulary: Word Parts and Context	Use context clues, prefixes, suffixes and Greek and Latin roots to work out unfamiliar words.
09	Speaking: Class Discussions	Come to discussions prepared, follow agreed rules and build on what classmates say with respect.
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.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Informational Text Structures	Identify how a text is organized, such as cause and effect, compare and contrast, or sequence.
02	Main Idea and Key Details	Determine the main idea of a nonfiction text and explain how key details support it.
03	Text Features and Graphics	Use headings, captions, charts and diagrams to find information quickly and explain how they help.
04	Comparing Two Accounts	Compare a firsthand and a secondhand account of the same event, such as a pioneer diary and a history book.
05	Informative Writing: Planning and Drafting	Plan an informative piece with a topic statement, facts, definitions and details in logical order.
06	Informative Writing: Revising and Editing	Strengthen a draft with linking words, precise language and a conclusion, then edit for errors.
07	Sentences: Fragments and Run-ons	Produce complete sentences, fix fragments and run-ons, and use frequently confused words correctly.
08	Spelling and Word Study	Spell grade level words correctly, using syllable patterns, roots and a dictionary to check.
09	Speaking: Reports and Presentations	Give a short, organized report with facts and details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.
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	Poetry and Drama	Explain the difference between poems, plays and prose, and refer to structural elements like verse, stanza and cast.
02	Figurative Language	Explain the meaning of similes, metaphors, idioms and proverbs, and use them in your own writing.
03	Comparing Stories and Myths	Compare themes and patterns of events in stories, myths and traditional literature from different cultures.
04	Narrative Writing: Plot and Characters	Plan a story with a problem, rising action and resolution, and develop characters through dialogue.
05	Narrative Writing: Descriptive Details	Use sensory details and precise words to show events, then write a strong ending.
06	Punctuation: Commas and Quotation Marks	Use commas and quotation marks correctly to mark dialogue and direct speech.
07	Capitalization and Formal Language	Capitalize titles and proper nouns, and choose between formal and informal language for the situation.
08	Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms and Multiple Meanings	Choose precise words, and use reference tools to explore word relationships and shades of meaning.
09	Speaking: Retelling and Reading Aloud	Read prose and poetry aloud with accuracy, expression and appropriate pace to support meaning.
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	Reading Fluency and Stamina	Read longer grade level passages with accuracy and expression, building the stamina used on state reading tests.
02	Drawing Inferences	Support inferences with quotations and details, and explain what the text suggests but does not say.
03	Author's Purpose and Reasons	Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
04	Integrating Information from Two Texts	Combine information from two texts on the same topic to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
05	Research Projects	Gather information from books and trusted online sources, take notes and list sources for a short project.
06	Writing from Sources	Write a response that draws on evidence from the text, using short quotes and paraphrase correctly.
07	Test Strategies for Reading Questions	Practice multiple choice and written response questions in the style of state tests, with time management tips.
08	Grammar and Usage Review	Review verb tenses, pronouns, punctuation and capitalization through editing tasks and short writing.
09	Speaking: Book Talks	Present a book talk with a clear opinion and supporting details, then answer questions from listeners.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year with games and worked examples, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Place Value to 1,000,000	Read, write and compare multi-digit numbers using base ten ideas, such as 10 times as much as the digit to its right.
02	Rounding Whole Numbers	Round numbers to any place up to 100,000 using number lines, such as rounding a ballpark crowd count.
03	Comparing and Ordering Large Numbers	Use greater than, less than and equal signs to compare numbers in the thousands, like state park visitor counts.
04	Adding Multi-Digit Numbers	Add numbers up to 1,000,000 with the standard algorithm, and check answers with estimation.
05	Subtracting Multi-Digit Numbers	Subtract across zeros and regroup with confidence, then check the answer using addition.
06	Multi-Step Word Problems	Solve problems with several operations, using bar models and equations with a letter for the unknown.
07	Factors and Multiples	Find all factor pairs for numbers to 100, and decide whether a number is a multiple of a given one.
08	Prime and Composite Numbers	Sort numbers to 100 as prime or composite, and explain how you know using factor lists.
09	Number and Shape Patterns	Generate a pattern from a rule, such as add 3, and notice features the rule does not state directly.
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	Multiplication as Comparison	Tell the difference between 3 times as many and 3 more, and write equations for each situation.
02	Multiplying by Multiples of 10	Use place value and the multiplication facts to find products like 6 x 70 and 8 x 500.
03	Multiplying 2 to 4 Digit Numbers by 1 Digit	Multiply using area models, partial products and the standard algorithm, with estimates to check.
04	Multiplying Two 2-Digit Numbers	Use area models and partial products to find products such as 34 x 26, then connect them to the algorithm.
05	Dividing by 1 Digit Numbers	Divide multi-digit numbers using place value, equations and rectangular arrays.
06	Division with Remainders	Solve division problems with remainders, and decide when to round up or drop the remainder, like fitting kids in vans.
07	Interpreting Remainders in Word Problems	Make sense of what a remainder means in the story, from packing boxes to sharing trading cards.
08	Multiplication and Division Problem Solving	Solve multi-step problems using all four operations, and test answers for reasonableness.
09	Order of Operations Introduction	Write equations to match a story with two steps, and see why the order of the steps matters.
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	Equivalent Fractions	Use fraction models and number lines to show why 1/2 equals 2/4, and generate equivalent fractions.
02	Comparing Fractions	Compare fractions with different numerators and denominators using benchmarks like 1/2 and common denominators.
03	Adding Fractions with Like Denominators	Add fractions as joining parts of the same whole, and decompose a fraction into a sum of unit fractions.
04	Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators	Subtract fractions with models and equations, such as sharing pizza slices after the game.
05	Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions	Convert between mixed numbers and fractions, and add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators.
06	Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number	Show 3 x 2/5 as repeated addition, and solve word problems such as cups of flour in a recipe.
07	Fractions with Denominators 10 and 100	Rewrite tenths as hundredths and add fractions like 3/10 + 4/100 using equivalent fractions.
08	Decimal Notation for Fractions	Write fractions with denominators 10 and 100 as decimals, and show them on a number line.
09	Comparing Decimals and Money	Compare decimals to hundredths, connect them to dollars and cents, and use quarters and dimes to model them.
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	Measurement Units and Conversions	Convert within one system of units, such as feet to inches, pounds to ounces and gallons to quarts.
02	Time, Money and Measurement Problems	Solve problems with elapsed time, money and distances, like planning a road trip schedule.
03	Perimeter and Area of Rectangles	Use the formulas for perimeter and area, and find a missing side length from a known area.
04	Points, Lines, Rays and Angles	Draw and identify points, lines, line segments, rays, and right, acute and obtuse angles.
05	Measuring Angles with a Protractor	Measure and draw angles in degrees, and add angle measures to find an unknown angle.
06	Parallel and Perpendicular Lines	Find parallel and perpendicular lines in shapes and in real places, like city streets and baseball diamonds.
07	Classifying Two-Dimensional Shapes	Sort triangles and quadrilaterals by their sides and angles, and name right triangles.
08	Lines of Symmetry	Find and draw lines of symmetry in shapes and letters, and spot symmetry in nature and logos.
09	Line Plots and Data with Fractions	Make line plots with fractional measurements, then answer questions using addition and subtraction of fractions.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year with games and worked examples, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Scientific Questions and Fair Tests	Ask testable questions, plan fair tests with controlled variables and record measurements in tables.
02	Energy and Its Forms	Describe energy as the ability to cause motion, sound, heat or light, using examples from playgrounds and kitchens.
03	Energy Transfer in Collisions	Explain how energy moves from one object to another when objects collide, like a bat hitting a ball.
04	Speed and Energy	Investigate how speed relates to the energy of an object, using ramps and toy cars.
05	Heat and Temperature	Show how heat moves from warmer to cooler objects, and measure temperature changes accurately.
06	Electric Circuits	Build simple circuits with bulbs and batteries, and tell conductors from insulators.
07	Energy Sources	Compare renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, including solar, wind and fossil fuels.
08	Energy and Design Problems	Design a device that converts energy from one form to another, test it and improve it.
09	Using Models in Science	Make diagrams and models to explain a science idea and say what the model leaves out.
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	Waves and Motion	Describe waves with amplitude and wavelength, using ripples in a pond and a jump rope.
02	Sound and Vibration	Investigate how vibrations make sound, and how pitch and volume change.
03	Light and Reflection	Explain how light travels in straight lines and reflects off surfaces such as mirrors.
04	How We See	Describe how light reaching the eye lets us see objects, and why we cannot see in total darkness.
05	Patterns and Information Transfer	Use patterns of waves and light to send messages, such as Morse code and flashing lights.
06	Plant Structures and Functions	Describe how roots, stems, leaves and flowers help plants survive, grow and reproduce.
07	Animal Structures and Senses	Link animal body parts and senses to survival, from eagle eyesight to bat echolocation.
08	Internal and External Structures	Compare how internal and external structures help animals and plants meet their needs.
09	Taking in and Processing Information	Explain how senses and the brain work together so animals can respond to their surroundings.
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	Rocks and Their Features	Identify common rocks and minerals, and describe how they are classified and used.
02	Weathering and Erosion	Investigate how wind, water and ice break down rock and move sediment, such as a river carving a canyon.
03	Deposition and Landforms	Explain how moving sediment builds landforms like deltas, dunes and beaches.
04	Fossils and Earth History	Use fossils and rock layers to describe how environments changed over time.
05	Maps of Earth's Features	Read maps to find patterns in mountains, ocean trenches, volcanoes and earthquakes.
06	Earthquakes and Volcanoes	Describe where earthquakes and volcanoes occur and how they change the land.
07	Natural Hazards	Compare solutions for reducing harm from earthquakes, floods and storms, such as safe building designs.
08	Natural Resources	Explain how humans use energy, water and land, and how resources can be conserved.
09	Engineering Design Challenge	Define a problem, build and test a solution, compare results and improve the design.
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	Ecosystems and Food Webs	Trace the flow of energy through food chains and food webs, from the sun to producers, consumers and decomposers.
02	Habitats and Adaptations	Explain how traits and behaviors help organisms survive in deserts, forests and oceans.
03	Human Impact on Environments	Evaluate how people change habitats and what we can do to protect state parks and wildlife.
04	Weather and Climate Patterns	Read weather data and maps to describe patterns, and tell weather from climate.
05	Water Cycle Review	Describe evaporation, condensation and precipitation, and how the water cycle shapes local weather.
06	Energy, Waves and Information Review	Review energy transfer, sound and light with hands-on demonstrations and short quizzes.
07	Earth's Changing Surface Review	Review weathering, erosion, fossils and landforms using photos, maps and diagrams.
08	Science Test Skills	Practice reading graphs, tables and diagrams, and writing short science answers in the style of state tests.
09	Science Fair Project	Plan, run and present a small investigation, and share the results with evidence.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year with games and worked examples, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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Independent Practice (10 min)

Your child completes the in-class quiz on their own

Wrap-up (5 min)

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