Fourth Grade

Fourth grade is a year of transition as students begin to take more responsibility for their own learning. Students were taught in third grade how to read for learning. Now they continue to build on that knowledge by taking personal responsibility for a greater portion of their learning. This self-directed learning includes taking notes both during teacher presentations and while reading content material. Students have the opportunity to begin to work independently on research projects. An additional important part of learning in fourth grade is participating in discussions regarding subject matter. This includes discussing literature and participating in the analysis of literature and its elements. Lastly, fourth graders also prepare and give oral presentations in order to learn effective speaking and communication skills.

Skills taught in Fourth Grade include:
Learning how to take basic notes, write well-structured and organized paragraphs, and write neatly. By the end of Fourth Grade, your child should have a strong knowledge of all addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. Students will need to draw upon his previous knowledge of fractions, decimals, percents and money.

Fourth Grade Assessments:
Pinnacle Charter Academy believes that the ongoing assessment of student learning is an essential part of the learning process. Our teachers carefully monitor student progress on a daily basis. This is accomplished through one-on-one evaluations, formal tests, quizzes, written assignments, homework, special projects, and class participation. Your child’s teacher will keep a portfolio of his work throughout the year in order to assess your child’s progress. You will receive a progressive report card each academic quarter.

Student progress is also monitored through the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) which is given three times during the year. This norm-referenced test provides objective data that informs classroom instruction. All fourth graders participate in any state-mandated testing that is required.