Grade 4 Curriculum
Advanced Learning & Upper Primary Preparation
Grade 4 builds upon previous learning, challenging students to develop advanced critical thinking skills, deeper subject knowledge, and greater independence as they prepare for upper elementary education with more complex concepts across all academic disciplines.
Grade 4 Key Milestones & Development Focus
Academic Milestones
- Advanced critical thinking development
- Independent learning skills
- Complex problem-solving abilities
- Upper elementary preparation
Assessment Focus Areas
- Formative and summative assessment
- Cross-curricular connections
- Critical thinking evaluation
- Independent project work
Language Arts
Advanced literacy and communication skills including critical reading and expository writing
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Critical reading and text analysis
- Expository and narrative writing
- Advanced vocabulary development
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Analyze diverse texts for main ideas, themes, and author's purpose
- Write well-organized expository and narrative compositions
Mathematics
Complex problem solving including multi-digit operations, fractions, and geometric principles
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Multi-digit multiplication and division
- Fraction and decimal operations
- Complex geometric shapes and properties
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Solve multi-step problems involving all four operations
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals
Science
Advanced scientific inquiry covering energy, ecosystems, and earth processes
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Energy transfer and motion principles
- Complex ecosystem relationships
- Earth's processes and changes
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Explain how energy is transferred and transformed in systems
- Describe the interdependence of organisms in ecosystems
Social Studies
Historical perspectives focusing on Indigenous peoples, colonization, and civic understanding
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean
- European colonization and its impacts
- Geographic features and human interaction
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the history and culture of Indigenous Caribbean peoples
- Evaluate the impact of European colonization on the Caribbean
Grade 4 Additional Resources
Supporting materials and tools for Grade 4 education
Assessment Tools
Formative and summative assessment rubrics and evaluation criteria for Grade 4 standards
Teacher Resources
Cross-curricular teaching strategies and professional development materials for Grade 4 educators
Parent Guides
Resources to help parents support their Grade 4 students' academic development
Curriculum Download
Download PDF versions of Grade 4 curriculum documents and teaching materials