Grade 4 Math — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 4 Math takes a significant leap with numbers to 10,000, mastery of multiplication facts to 12×12, multi-digit multiplication and division, introduction to fractions and decimals, exploring angles, and calculating area and perimeter. This is a foundational year for mathematical fluency.
Curriculum Units
Number
6 lessons on BrainQ
Students explore place value to ten thousands, times tables mastery, long multiplication, and more through 6 interactive lessons aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Numbers to 10,000
- Multiplication Facts to 12×12
- Multi-digit Multiplication
- Multi-digit Division
- Fractions
- Decimals
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Algebra (Patterns)
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore number sequences, input-output machines, equations with unknowns through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Patterns and Relationships
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Spatial Sense
2 lessons on BrainQ
Students explore acute, right, obtuse angles, measuring with protractor, area of rectangles, and more through 2 interactive lessons aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Angles
- Area and Perimeter
Key concepts:
Financial Literacy
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore budgeting basics, making financial decisions, comparing prices through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Money Concepts
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Data
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore line plots, stem-and-leaf plots, interpreting graphs, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Data Collection and Graphing
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Mathematical Thinking
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore multi-step problems, logical reasoning, justifying answers through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Problem Solving and Reasoning
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What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 4 Math
Read, write, and represent numbers up to 10,000
Master multiplication facts up to 12×12
Multiply and divide multi-digit numbers
Understand fractions as parts of a whole
Read and write decimal numbers (tenths, hundredths)
Identify and measure angles in degrees
Calculate area and perimeter of rectangles
Explore patterns and relationships in equations
Collect data and create various types of graphs
Parent Tips for Grade 4 Math
Make times tables practice fun with games, apps, or challenges — mastering facts to 12×12 is critical this year.
Use cooking and baking to practice fractions — doubling or halving recipes makes fractions real and delicious.
Measure rooms in your home to practice calculating area and perimeter with real-world examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What math does a Grade 4 student learn in Canada?
Grade 4 math covers numbers to 10,000, mastery of multiplication facts to 12×12, multi-digit multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, angles, area and perimeter, patterns, data graphing, and financial literacy.
Should a Grade 4 student know all multiplication tables?
Yes. By the end of Grade 4, students should have fluent recall of multiplication facts up to 12×12. This is one of the most important math milestones in elementary school.
When are fractions introduced in the Canadian curriculum?
Fractions are formally introduced in Grade 4, where students learn to identify, compare, and represent fractions as parts of a whole. Fraction operations are developed further in Grades 5 and 6.
Practice Grade 4 Math on BrainQ
AI-powered tutoring, adaptive practice questions, and interactive games — all aligned with the Canadian curriculum.