Grade 4

Math

In Grade 4 the student advances in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, solves word problems, and gains an understanding of the basic concept of sets, number patterns, measurements,

Roman numerals, and money.

English

This grade covers three basic sentence types with an emphasis on usage and the writing process.

The student studies nouns, verbs, and other parts of speech along with more confusing word pairs.

The material touches on proper telephone manners and writing friendly and business letters.

Literature and Creative Writing

Grade 4 provides opportunities for students to use their imaginations, to learn dictionary skills,

and to practice cursive handwriting.

Creative answers are encouraged throughout the course and should be evaluated subjectively.

Students learn to put critical thinking skills into action as they draw conclusions

and examine ideas attributed to heroes in the six required reading assignments.

Social Studies

Students do required reading and write their answers to questions in cursive.

They learn to use maps and globes for understanding world geography and cultures.

As the student learns about each continent,

he also learns about a missionary who served in that area.

Science

The student is brought into an understanding of matter and the laws of nature.

Microbiology and early researchers with their equipment are studied.

The child learns about simple standards by which scientific observations are made—

measurements, time, length, weight, and temperature in both metric and English systems.

Botany, zoology, meteorology, chemistry, geology—

fascinating subject matter that intrigues the fertile mind of students at this level—are introduced.

Bible Reading

In Grade 4 the Books of Mark and Luke are read.

The student continues studying the Books of the Old Testament in sections: Law, History, Poetry, Prophets.

He continues answering questions about the Bible while learning more of its great character traits.

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