California 4th Grade Math Standards
I CAN DO MATH STANDARDS!
Fourth Grade- Mathematics
*Power Standards are identified in BOLD, large font Whole Numbers
1.1 I can read and write whole numbers in the millions.* 1.2 I can order and compare whole numbers and decimals to two
decimal places.* 1.3 I can round whole numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand,
ten thousand or hundred thousand.*
1.4 I can decide when a rounded solution is called for and explain why such a solution may be appropriate.
1.8 I can use negative numbers to count, make a number line, and explain which are greater and less than.*
3.1 I can accurately add and subtract multi-digit numbers.
3.2 I can multiply a multi-digit number by a 2-digit number, divide a
multi-digit number by a 1-digit number and check my work.*
3.3 I can solve problems involving multiplication of multi-digit numbers by two-digit numbers.
3.4 I can accurately divide a multi-digit number by a 1-digit number.
4.1 I can factor small numbers.*
4.2 I can explain what a prime number is.
Decimal Numbers
1.1 I can read and write decimal numbers up to the thousandths place. 1.2 I can order and compare decimal numbers of tenths and hundredths and place them
on a number line.
1.6 I can write tenths and hundredths in decimal and fraction
notations and know the fractions and decimal equivalents for
halves and fourths.*
2.1 I can add and subtract decimal numbers to the hundredths place. 2.2 I can round hundredths to tenths or the nearest whole number and decide if the
answer is reasonable.
Fractions
1.5 I can explain that a fraction is a number that shows part of a whole or part of a set or a division of a whole number by whole numbers. I can draw and write equivalent fractions.*
1.6 I can write tenths and hundredths in decimal and fraction notations and know the fraction and decimal equivalents for halves and fourths.*
1.7 I can write the fraction represented by a drawing of parts of a figure; represent a given fraction by using drawings; and relate a fraction to a simple decimal on a number line.*
1.9 I can use a number line to compare the value of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals relative to each other.*
Algebra and Functions
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2
I can use letters, boxes, or other symbols to stand for the variable in simple expressions or equations.
I know how to solve expressions that have parentheses.*
I can use parentheses in expressions with more than 2 terms and different operations. I can solve problems using formulas, like area = length x width or A = lw.
I know that an equation with 2 variables, like y = 3x + 5, means I will figure out the 2nd number after the first number is given.*
I know that equals added to equals are equal.* I know that equals multiplied by equals are equal.*
Measurement and Geometry
1.1 I can measure the area of rectangular shapes and use appropriate units (cm2, in2, yard2, meter2, km2, mile2).
1.2 I can show that rectangles that have the same area can have different perimeters. 1.3 I can understand that rectangles that have the same perimeter can have different
areas.
1.4 I can use formulas to calculate the perimeters and areas of
rectangles and use the formulas when the rectangle is part of a more
complex figure.*
2.1 I can draw points on a graph that show a linear relationship. 2.2 I know that the length of the horizontal line segment equals the difference of the x-
coordinates. 2.3 I know that the length of the vertical line segment equals the difference of the y-
coordinates. 3.1 I can identify lines that are parallel and perpendicular. 3.2 I can identify the radius and diameter of a circle. 3.3 I can identify congruent figures. 3.4 I can identify figures that have bilateral and rotational symmetry. 3.5 I can state the definitions of a right angle, acute angle, and obtuse angle. I can draw
on a circle where to find 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° and match them up with 1/4, 1/2,
3/4 and a full turns. 3.6 I can describe and make models of geometric solids, including making the patterns
to build each solid. I can identify the number of faces, edges, and vertices each solid has.
3.7 I can state a definition for each of the kinds of triangles. 3.8 I can state a definition for each of the kinds of quadrilaterals.
Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability
1.1 I can make up survey questions to collect data and display it on coordinate graphs, tables, charts and number lines.
1.2 I can identify the mode, median and outliners for numerical data sets. 1.3 I can answer questions about a one variable or two variable graph.
2.1 I can list all possible outcomes for probability problems in an organized way.*
2.2 I can explain and show with numbers the results of probability situations.
Mathematical Reasoning
1.1 I can identify when a word problem doesn’t have enough information to solve it, or has unimportant information. I can also explain which information in the word problem is the most important.
1.2 I can decide when and how to break a problem into simpler parts. 2.1 I can use estimation to prove if an answer is reasonable. 2.2 I can use strategies from simple problems to help solve more difficult problems. 2.3 I can communicate my math thinking in different ways, using models, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, symbols, numbers, and words. 2.4 I can clearly explain and justify my solutions using mathematical vocabulary and
symbols, both written and oral. 2.5 I know when an exact answer is needed and when it is better to estimate. 2.6 I can calculate accurately and check the reasonableness of my answer using
information from the original problem. 3.1 I can check if my problem solution makes any sense. 3.2 I can tell how I came up with my answer and explain how I can solve similar
problems. 3.3 I can develop generalizations of the results obtained and apply them
in other circumstances.*
Fourth Grade- Mathematics
*Power Standards are identified in BOLD, large font Whole Numbers
1.1 I can read and write whole numbers in the millions.* 1.2 I can order and compare whole numbers and decimals to two
decimal places.* 1.3 I can round whole numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand,
ten thousand or hundred thousand.*
1.4 I can decide when a rounded solution is called for and explain why such a solution may be appropriate.
1.8 I can use negative numbers to count, make a number line, and explain which are greater and less than.*
3.1 I can accurately add and subtract multi-digit numbers.
3.2 I can multiply a multi-digit number by a 2-digit number, divide a
multi-digit number by a 1-digit number and check my work.*
3.3 I can solve problems involving multiplication of multi-digit numbers by two-digit numbers.
3.4 I can accurately divide a multi-digit number by a 1-digit number.
4.1 I can factor small numbers.*
4.2 I can explain what a prime number is.
Decimal Numbers
1.1 I can read and write decimal numbers up to the thousandths place. 1.2 I can order and compare decimal numbers of tenths and hundredths and place them
on a number line.
1.6 I can write tenths and hundredths in decimal and fraction
notations and know the fractions and decimal equivalents for
halves and fourths.*
2.1 I can add and subtract decimal numbers to the hundredths place. 2.2 I can round hundredths to tenths or the nearest whole number and decide if the
answer is reasonable.
Fractions
1.5 I can explain that a fraction is a number that shows part of a whole or part of a set or a division of a whole number by whole numbers. I can draw and write equivalent fractions.*
1.6 I can write tenths and hundredths in decimal and fraction notations and know the fraction and decimal equivalents for halves and fourths.*
1.7 I can write the fraction represented by a drawing of parts of a figure; represent a given fraction by using drawings; and relate a fraction to a simple decimal on a number line.*
1.9 I can use a number line to compare the value of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals relative to each other.*
Algebra and Functions
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2
I can use letters, boxes, or other symbols to stand for the variable in simple expressions or equations.
I know how to solve expressions that have parentheses.*
I can use parentheses in expressions with more than 2 terms and different operations. I can solve problems using formulas, like area = length x width or A = lw.
I know that an equation with 2 variables, like y = 3x + 5, means I will figure out the 2nd number after the first number is given.*
I know that equals added to equals are equal.* I know that equals multiplied by equals are equal.*
Measurement and Geometry
1.1 I can measure the area of rectangular shapes and use appropriate units (cm2, in2, yard2, meter2, km2, mile2).
1.2 I can show that rectangles that have the same area can have different perimeters. 1.3 I can understand that rectangles that have the same perimeter can have different
areas.
1.4 I can use formulas to calculate the perimeters and areas of
rectangles and use the formulas when the rectangle is part of a more
complex figure.*
2.1 I can draw points on a graph that show a linear relationship. 2.2 I know that the length of the horizontal line segment equals the difference of the x-
coordinates. 2.3 I know that the length of the vertical line segment equals the difference of the y-
coordinates. 3.1 I can identify lines that are parallel and perpendicular. 3.2 I can identify the radius and diameter of a circle. 3.3 I can identify congruent figures. 3.4 I can identify figures that have bilateral and rotational symmetry. 3.5 I can state the definitions of a right angle, acute angle, and obtuse angle. I can draw
on a circle where to find 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° and match them up with 1/4, 1/2,
3/4 and a full turns. 3.6 I can describe and make models of geometric solids, including making the patterns
to build each solid. I can identify the number of faces, edges, and vertices each solid has.
3.7 I can state a definition for each of the kinds of triangles. 3.8 I can state a definition for each of the kinds of quadrilaterals.
Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability
1.1 I can make up survey questions to collect data and display it on coordinate graphs, tables, charts and number lines.
1.2 I can identify the mode, median and outliners for numerical data sets. 1.3 I can answer questions about a one variable or two variable graph.
2.1 I can list all possible outcomes for probability problems in an organized way.*
2.2 I can explain and show with numbers the results of probability situations.
Mathematical Reasoning
1.1 I can identify when a word problem doesn’t have enough information to solve it, or has unimportant information. I can also explain which information in the word problem is the most important.
1.2 I can decide when and how to break a problem into simpler parts. 2.1 I can use estimation to prove if an answer is reasonable. 2.2 I can use strategies from simple problems to help solve more difficult problems. 2.3 I can communicate my math thinking in different ways, using models, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, symbols, numbers, and words. 2.4 I can clearly explain and justify my solutions using mathematical vocabulary and
symbols, both written and oral. 2.5 I know when an exact answer is needed and when it is better to estimate. 2.6 I can calculate accurately and check the reasonableness of my answer using
information from the original problem. 3.1 I can check if my problem solution makes any sense. 3.2 I can tell how I came up with my answer and explain how I can solve similar
problems. 3.3 I can develop generalizations of the results obtained and apply them
in other circumstances.*