Grade 4 Math

Essential Questions by Unit

Unit 1

Geometric Figures

Essential Questions

Math Unit 1

• How do geometric shapes exist in our everyday world?

• How is geometry useful in our daily lives?

Unit 2

Numbers and Data

Essential Questions

Math Unit 2

• How are numbers used in everyday life to convey information and solve problems?

• How does organizing data make it easier to understand?

• How do landmarks help us draw conclusions about the data?

Unit 3

Multiplication and Division: Number Sentences in Algebra

Essential Questions

Math Unit 3

• How are the numbers of a fact family related?

• Why is it important to follow a step-by-step approach to solving number stories?

Unit 4

Decimals and Their Uses

Essential Questions

Math Unit 4

• When and why would you need to use a decimal instead of a whole number?

• When would you use decimals in daily life?

Unit 5

Big Numbers, Estimation and Computation

Essential Questions

Math Unit 5

• When would it be more useful to multiply than use repeated addition?

Unit 6

Division; Map Reference Frames; Measures of Angles

Essential Questions

Math Unit 6

• When have you ever used division in your daily life?

• When will you use division in your daily life?

• What are some jobs that require you to use division on a regular basis?

• How are angles present in our environment?

Unit 8

Perimeter and Area

Essential Questions

Math Unit 8

• When would it be necessary to find perimeter for a space?

• When would it be necessary to calculate area?

• When do professionals use tables or bar graphs in their jobs?

Unit 11

Shape, Weight, Volume and Capacity

Essential Questions

Math Unit 11

• Where are 3-dimensional objects present in our everyday lives?

• What is the difference between weight and volume?

Unit 7

Fractions, Chance and Probability

Essential Questions

Math Unit 7

• How do fractions and probability relate to one another?

• What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

Unit 9

Percents

Essential Questions

Math Unit 9

• How are decimals, fractions and percents related?

Unit 10

Reflections and Symmetry

Essential Questions

Math Unit 10

• How do lines of symmetry and reflection relate to nature?

Unit 12

Rates

Essential Questions

Math Unit 12

• How does knowledge of rates and unit pricing make you a smarter, more informed consumer?