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Florida 4th Grade Math B.E.S.T. Standards

All 39 Florida math standards for 4th grade, each explained in plain English. The official wording is one click away under each one.

39 standards

Number Sense and Operations

12 standards
Understand place value for multi-digit numbers.
MA.4.NSO.1.1
Explain that a digit becomes worth ten times as much when it shifts one place left and one tenth as much when it shifts right, like the 3 in 300 versus 30.
Official wording
Express how the value of a digit in a multi-digit whole number changes if the digit moves one place to the left or right.
MA.4.NSO.1.2
Read and write whole numbers up to one million as digits, in expanded form and in words, like 405,210 = 400,000 + 5,000 + 200 + 10.
Official wording
Read and write multi-digit whole numbers from 0 to 1,000,000 using standard form, expanded form and word form.
MA.4.NSO.1.3
Locate whole numbers up to one million on a number line, order them, and compare them, like 703,512 is greater than 699,999.
Official wording
Plot, order and compare multi-digit whole numbers up to 1,000,000.
MA.4.NSO.1.4
Round whole numbers up to 10,000 to the closest ten, hundred or thousand, like 6,748 rounds to 6,750, 6,700 or 7,000.
Official wording
Round whole numbers from 0 to 10,000 to the nearest 10, 100 or 1,000.
MA.4.NSO.1.5
Place decimals to the hundredths on a number line, order them and compare them, like 0.4 is greater than 0.35.
Official wording
Plot, order and compare decimals up to the hundredths.
Build an understanding of operations with multi-digit numbers including decimals.
MA.4.NSO.2.1
Know multiplication facts up to 12 x 12 and their matching division facts instantly from memory, like 9 x 7 = 63 and 63 ÷ 7 = 9.
Official wording
Recall multiplication facts with factors up to 12 and related division facts with automaticity.
MA.4.NSO.2.2
Reliably multiply a number with up to three digits by a number with up to two digits, like 352 x 24.
Official wording
Multiply two whole numbers, up to three digits by up to two digits, with procedural reliability.
MA.4.NSO.2.3
Multiply two numbers of up to two digits each quickly and accurately, including with the standard algorithm, like 47 x 36 = 1,692.
Official wording
Multiply two whole numbers, each up to two digits, including using a standard algorithm with procedural fluency.
MA.4.NSO.2.4
Reliably divide a number of up to four digits by a one-digit number and write any remainder as a fraction of the divisor, like 25 ÷ 4 = 6 1/4.
Official wording
Divide a whole number up to four digits by a one-digit whole number with procedural reliability. Represent remainders as fractional parts of the divisor.
MA.4.NSO.2.5
Investigate multiplying and dividing larger whole numbers by estimating, rounding and using place value, like 48 x 21 is about 50 x 20 = 1,000.
Official wording
Explore the multiplication and division of multi-digit whole numbers using estimation, rounding and place value.
MA.4.NSO.2.6
Find the number that is 0.1 or 0.01 more or less than a given number, like 3.45 gives 3.55, 3.35, 3.46 and 3.44.
Official wording
Identify the number that is one-tenth more, one-tenth less, one-hundredth more and one-hundredth less than a given number.
MA.4.NSO.2.7
Investigate adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers with decimals to the hundredths, like 12.75 + 3.4 by lining up place values.
Official wording
Explore the addition and subtraction of multi-digit numbers with decimals to the hundredths.

Fractions

8 standards
Develop an understanding of the relationship between different fractions and the relationship between fractions and decimals.
MA.4.FR.1.1
Model and write tenths, including mixed numbers and fractions above one, as the same amount in hundredths, like 3/10 = 30/100 and 1 4/10 = 1 40/100.
Official wording
Model and express a fraction, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one, with the denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with the denominator 100.
MA.4.FR.1.2
Write fractions in tenths or hundredths, including mixed numbers, as decimals and turn decimals back into fractions, like 7/100 = 0.07 and 2.3 = 2 3/10.
Official wording
Use decimal notation to represent fractions with denominators of 10 or 100, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than 1, and use fractional notation with denominators of 10 or 100 to represent decimals.
MA.4.FR.1.3
Find and make equivalent fractions, including ones greater than one, and describe how the top and bottom numbers change, like times 3 turning 2/5 into 6/15.
Official wording
Identify and generate equivalent fractions, including fractions greater than one. Describe how the numerator and denominator are affected when the equivalent fraction is created.
MA.4.FR.1.4
Place fractions, mixed numbers and fractions above one with unlike tops and bottoms on a number line, order them and compare them, like 3/4 is more than 5/8.
Official wording
Plot, order and compare fractions, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one, with different numerators and different denominators.
Build a foundation of addition, subtraction and multiplication operations with fractions.
MA.4.FR.2.1
Break a fraction or mixed number into sums of same-denominator fractions in several ways with objects, drawings and equations, like 5/8 = 2/8 + 3/8 = 1/8 + 4/8.
Official wording
Decompose a fraction, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one, into a sum of fractions with the same denominator in multiple ways. Demonstrate each decomposition with objects, drawings and equations.
MA.4.FR.2.2
Reliably add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers that share a denominator, including ones greater than one, like 2 3/5 + 1 4/5 = 4 2/5.
Official wording
Add and subtract fractions with like denominators, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one, with procedural reliability.
MA.4.FR.2.3
Investigate adding tenths and hundredths by rewriting the tenths as hundredths, like 3/10 + 4/100 = 30/100 + 4/100 = 34/100.
Official wording
Explore the addition of a fraction with denominator of 10 to a fraction with denominator of 100 using equivalent fractions.
MA.4.FR.2.4
Build on what multiplication means to explore multiplying a fraction by a whole number and the other way around, like 3 x 2/5 = 6/5.
Official wording
Extend previous understanding of multiplication to explore the multiplication of a fraction by a whole number or a whole number by a fraction.

Algebraic Reasoning

7 standards
Represent and solve problems involving the four operations with whole numbers and fractions.
MA.4.AR.1.1
Solve real-life multiplication and division problems with whole numbers and decide what a leftover means, like needing 8 vans when 50 kids ride 7 to a van.
Official wording
Solve real-world problems involving multiplication and division of whole numbers including problems in which remainders must be interpreted within the context.
MA.4.AR.1.2
Solve real-life problems by adding or subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with the same denominator, like how much ribbon is left from 3 1/4 yards.
Official wording
Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one.
MA.4.AR.1.3
Solve everyday problems that multiply whole numbers and fractions together, like 4 batches of cookies each needing 2/3 cup of flour.
Official wording
Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number or a whole number by a fraction.
Demonstrate an understanding of equality and operations with whole numbers.
MA.4.AR.2.1
Check if an equation with whole numbers and adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing is true or false and say why, like 48 ÷ 6 = 2 x 4 is true.
Official wording
Determine and explain whether an equation involving any of the four operations with whole numbers is true or false.
MA.4.AR.2.2
Write a multiplication or division equation for a math or real-life situation to find an unknown whole number in any spot, like 6 x n = 72 for 72 chairs in 6 rows.
Official wording
Given a mathematical or real-world context, write an equation involving multiplication or division to determine the unknown whole number with the unknown in any position.
Recognize numerical patterns, including patterns that follow a given rule.
MA.4.AR.3.1
Find the factor pairs of a whole number from 0 to 144 and tell if it is prime, composite or neither, like 13 being prime and 15 composite.
Official wording
Determine factor pairs for a whole number from 0 to 144. Determine whether a whole number from 0 to 144 is prime, composite or neither.
MA.4.AR.3.2
Make, describe and continue a number pattern from a given rule, like start at 5 and add 6 to get 5, 11, 17, 23.
Official wording
Generate, describe and extend a numerical pattern that follows a given rule.

Measurement

4 standards
Measure the length of objects and solve problems involving measurement.
MA.4.M.1.1
Choose and use the right measuring tool for the job, like a balance for mass, a measuring cup for volume or a ruler for length.
Official wording
Select and use appropriate tools to measure attributes of objects.
MA.4.M.1.2
Change measurements to a larger or smaller unit in the same system, like feet to inches, kilograms to grams, gallons to cups or hours to seconds.
Official wording
Convert within a single system of measurement using the units: yards, feet, inches; kilometers, meters, centimeters, millimeters; pounds, ounces; kilograms, grams; gallons, quarts, pints, cups; liter, milliliter; and hours, minutes, seconds.
Solve problems involving time and money.
MA.4.M.2.1
Solve two-step real-life problems about distance and time using any operations, like the total miles after biking 6 miles a day for 4 days and then 3 more.
Official wording
Solve two-step real-world problems involving distances and intervals of time using any combination of the four operations.
MA.4.M.2.2
Solve one- and two-step money word problems by adding and subtracting amounts in decimal form, like the change from $20.00 after spending $13.75.
Official wording
Solve one- and two-step addition and subtraction real-world problems involving money using decimal notation.

Geometric Reasoning

5 standards
Draw, classify and measure angles.
MA.4.GR.1.1
Explore angles as a feature of flat shapes and sort them as acute, right, obtuse, straight or reflex, like the corner of a book being a right angle.
Official wording
Informally explore angles as an attribute of two-dimensional figures. Identify and classify angles as acute, right, obtuse, straight or reflex.
MA.4.GR.1.2
Estimate angles, then measure and draw them to the whole degree with a protractor, and show that smaller angles add up to a larger one, like 30° + 60° = 90°.
Official wording
Estimate angle measures. Using a protractor, measure angles in whole-number degrees and draw angles of specified measure in whole-number degrees. Demonstrate that angle measure is additive.
MA.4.GR.1.3
Write and solve an equation to find a missing whole-number angle measure in math or real-life problems, like x + 35 = 90 when a right angle is split in two.
Official wording
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving unknown whole-number angle measures. Write an equation to represent the unknown.
Solve problems involving the perimeter and area of rectangles.
MA.4.GR.2.1
Find perimeter and area in math and everyday rectangle problems with whole-number sides, including a missing side, like a 48-square-foot rug that is 6 feet wide.
Official wording
Solve perimeter and area mathematical and real-world problems, including problems with unknown sides, for rectangles with whole-number side lengths.
MA.4.GR.2.2
Solve problems about rectangles that share a perimeter but not an area, or an area but not a perimeter, like 1 by 9 and 5 by 5 rectangles both measuring 20 around.
Official wording
Solve problems involving rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.

Data Analysis and Probability

3 standards
Collect, represent and interpret data and find the mode, median and range of a data set.
MA.4.DP.1.1
Gather number data, including fraction values, and show it in a table, stem-and-leaf plot or line plot, like plant heights to the nearest quarter inch.
Official wording
Collect and represent numerical data, including fractional values, using tables, stem-and-leaf plots or line plots.
MA.4.DP.1.2
Find the mode, median or range of a data set with whole or fraction values, shown in a table, stem-and-leaf plot or line plot, and use it to describe the data.
Official wording
Determine the mode, median or range to interpret numerical data including fractional values, represented with tables, stem-and-leaf plots or line plots.
MA.4.DP.1.3
Answer real-life questions by working with number data, like using a line plot of jump lengths to find how much farther the longest jump went.
Official wording
Solve real-world problems involving numerical data.

The official Florida documents

Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics, Florida Department of Education.

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