Mr. Miller’s Fourth Grade
MATH NEWSLETTER
Date Oct.28 – Nov. 1, 2013
4th Grade Math
Important Vocabulary
Weekly Goals
Math –
Together we are learning to:
Solve multi-step word problems
using the operations of addition and
subtraction and multiplication.
(4.OA.3)
Generate a number or shape
pattern using a given rule (4.OA.5)
Find Factor pairs; recognize
multiples of a 1 digit number;
determine if a given whole number
is prime or composite (1-100)
(4.OA.5)
1. Factor
2. Product
3.Prime Number
4.Composite Number
5. Pattern
6.Array
7. Area
8. Perimeter
Test on vocabulary on Friday!
Multiply fluently fact families of
multiplication
All classroom objectives are based
upon the Common Core State
Standards.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Oct. 30th - Multiplication
Fact Quiz
“You can teach a student a lesson
for a day; but if you can teach him
to learn by creating curiosity, he
will continue the learning process
as long as he lives.”
- Clay P. Bedford
Friday, Nov. 1st – Weekly Learning
Target and Multiplication Fact Quiz
Halloween Party FRIDAY – Please send
your child’s costume to school with
them. They are not permitted to wear it
to school.
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1.factors –any number being multiplied
Example: 7 (factor) X 8 (factor) = 56
2. product – the result of multiplication
Example: 2 x 5 = 10 (product)
3. Composite number – a counting number that has 3 or more factors.
4. Prime number – a counting number that has only 2 factors, 1 and itself.
5. Pattern – a series of numbers or shapes that follow a set rule.
6. array – an arrangement of objects in equal rows. An array is used to
help with multiplication and division problems.
Ex. –
3 X 5 = 15 or 15 3 = 5
7. area-the measure, in square units, of the inside of a plane figure
Example:
The area of this rectangle is 6 square units.
8. perimeter – the distance around a figure
Example:
5cm + 5cm + 2cm + 2cm = 14cm
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