Comprehensive Guide to Mastering 4th Grade Subjects and Skills

To master 4th grade (typically age 9), a student generally needs to cover the following subject areas and key topics:

1. Language Arts / English Language Arts (ELA)

• Reading comprehension (fiction and nonfiction)
• Vocabulary development
• Grammar (parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation)
• Writing (narrative, opinion, informative/explanatory writing)
• Spelling and word study
• Speaking and listening skills
• Research and note-taking

2. Mathematics

• Place value and number sense with multi-digit whole numbers
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of multi-digit numbers
• Factorization and prime numbers
• Fractions and decimals (equivalent fractions, comparing, addition, subtraction)
• Measurement (length, weight, volume, time)
• Geometry (lines, angles, shapes, symmetry)
• Data and graphing (bar graphs, line plots)
• Word problems and mathematical reasoning

3. Science

• Life science (ecosystems, habitats, plants and animals, life cycles)
• Earth science (weather, natural resources, rocks and minerals)
• Physical science (forms of energy, electricity, motion and forces)
• Scientific method and inquiry skills (observation, hypothesis, experiment)

4. Social Studies

• Communities and cultures
• Geography (maps, regions, continents, landforms)
• Early American history and native peoples
• Government and citizenship basics
• Economics basics (goods and services, producers and consumers)

5. Art

• Basic drawing and painting techniques
• Understanding colors, shapes, and patterns
• Exposure to famous artists and art styles
• Creating art projects using various media

6. Physical Education

• Developing motor skills and coordination
• Team games and sportsmanship
• Health and fitness fundamentals

7. Music

• Basic music theory (notes, rhythm, tempo)
• Singing and vocal skills
• Introduction to musical instruments
• Listening and responding to music

These subjects and skills provide a strong foundation for 4th grade mastery and support progress in later grades.