WAB Learns: ES Mathematics: Grade 4

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How do we represent numbers up to 100,000?
What are the different ways of writing numbers up to 100,000?
What is the difference between expanded form and standard form?
How can we use place value to order and compare numbers?
How can we use place value to add and subtract numbers?
How do we round numbers up to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, and ten thousand?
How can we use place value to multiply numbers?
How can we use place value to divide numbers?
What are the different strategies for solving two-digit by two-digit multiplication problems?
How can we solve two-digit by two-digit division problems?

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How can mental math strategies be used to solve addition and subtraction problems?
What strategies can students use to solve addition and subtraction problems quickly and accurately?
How do written strategies help students solve addition and subtraction problems?
What strategies can students use to check their addition and subtraction solutions?
When is it more efficient to use mental strategies versus written strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems?
What strategies can students use to help them remember addition and subtraction facts?

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How can students learn to work collaboratively when problem solving?
How can students use mathematical language to explain their problem solving approaches?
How do different strategies affect the outcomes of problem solving?
How can problem solving help students become more independent learners?
What strategies can students use to accurately assess their progress and understanding?
What techniques can students use to promote effective communication when working on a problem?
How can technology be used to enhance problem solving skills?
How can teachers create learning environments that are conducive to the development of problem-solving skills?

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What is mass, volume, and capacity, and how do they differ from one another?
How can we measure mass, volume, and capacity?
How can we use these measurements to compare and order objects, and solve problems?
How can we use mathematical reasoning to understand and solve problems related to mass, volume, and capacity?
How can we use mathematical models to represent relationships between mass, volume, and capacity?

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How can understanding multiplication and division help us solve real-world problems?
How do multiplication and division relate to each other?
What strategies can be used to solve multiplication and division problems efficiently and accurately?
How can we use visuals to help us better understand multiplication and division?
How does understanding multiplication and division help us understand other operations in mathematics?

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What is the connection between decimals and fractions?
How can we compare and order fractions and decimals?
What strategies can we use to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals and fractions?
How can we use decimals and fractions to solve real-world problems?
Why is it important to understand decimals and fractions?

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How do 2D and 3D shapes differ?
What relationships exist between shapes and the space they occupy?
How can we use 2D and 3D figures to represent real-world objects and situations?
How can we identify key features of 2D and 3D shapes?
How can we use our understanding of shapes and space to solve problems?
How can we visualize 3D shapes in a 2D context?
How can we use symmetry to explore shapes and space?
How can we measure and describe the properties of shapes and space?

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