Bath School Department 2003
Content Area: Mathematics

Grade: 4

 

Content Standard: B. Computation:
Students will understand and demonstrate computation skills.:
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators
Students will be able to:
Essential Elements
(Specific grade level learning objectives)
Suggested
Performance Activities
Suggested
Classroom Assessments
Vocabulary

1. Solve multi-step, real-life problems using the four operations with whole numbers.

Complete computational and problem solving activities that use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

This is a cross-cutting standard that will be included in all other content standards.

Exemplar: School Picture Time(summer LaBatte course)

strategy
multi-step (multiple)
operations
explain (orally or written)
label
irrelevant

2. Solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction of simple fractions.

Add and subtract simple fractions with like and unlike denominators.

This is a cross-cutting standard that will be included in all other content standards.

See attached problem

fraction
addition
subtraction
label

3. Demonstrate and explain the problem-solving process using appropriate tools and technology and defend the reasonableness of results.

Use appropriate tools and technology to justify answers in the problem solving process.

This is a cross-cutting standard that will be included in all other content standards.

Exemplar: Chick-a-dee Problem (Fall, 1999) (Suggestion: numbers can change at 4th grade level)

problem-solving steps
written explanation
reasonable
logical
calculator
label

4. Develop proficiency with the facts and algorithms of the four operations on whole numbers using mental math and a variety of materials, strategies, and technologies

Use mental math and a variety of materials, strategies, and technologies to be proficient with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts

This is a cross-cutting standard that will be included in all other content standards.

Computational facts test relating to any of the 4 operations, both individually and/or mixed signs. 

operations
symbols
sum
product
difference
quotient
addend
factors
re-grouping
trade
place value