Grade 4 Curriculum
Cambridge Primary Stage 4 • Ages 9-10 years
Mathematics
6 units • 19 lessons • 4+ hours
Numbers and Place Value
Understanding numbers up to 10,000, place value, and number patterns
Place Value: Thousands
Read, write, and understand numbers up to 10,000
Comparing Numbers
Compare numbers using > and < symbols
Rounding Numbers
Round three and four-digit numbers to nearest 10 or 100
Negative Numbers
Understanding negative numbers in real-world contexts
Odd and Even Numbers
Recognise odd and even numbers and their patterns
Addition and Subtraction
Mental and written methods for adding and subtracting
Multiplication and Division
Times tables, multiplication strategies, and division
Times Tables: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10
Know multiplication facts for key tables
Times Tables: 6 and 9
Master the 6 and 9 times tables
Division Facts
Derive division facts from multiplication
Multiplying by 10 and 100
Multiply whole numbers by 10 and 100
Fractions
Understanding, comparing, and calculating with fractions
Geometry
Shapes, angles, and position
Measurement
Length, mass, capacity, time, and money
English
7 units • 19 lessons • 4+ hours
Reading Comprehension
Understanding texts and finding information
Grammar and Punctuation
Sentences, parts of speech, and punctuation
Writing
Planning and writing different text types
Vocabulary
Building word knowledge and using dictionaries
Phonics and Word Reading
Decoding strategies, phonics patterns, and fluent word reading
Long Vowel Sounds
Recognise and read words with long vowel patterns (a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, ee, ea)
Consonant Blends and Digraphs
Read words with consonant clusters (bl, cr, str) and digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh)
Syllable Types and Division
Break words into syllables to read longer words
Sight Words and High-Frequency Words
Recognise common words that appear often in texts
Reading Fluency
Building speed, accuracy, and expression when reading aloud
Reading Comprehension Strategies
Deep reading strategies: predicting, summarising, questioning, and connecting
Predicting
Use clues to predict what will happen next in a text
Summarising
Identify the most important ideas and retell them briefly
Asking Questions While Reading
Generate questions before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding
Making Connections
Connect what you read to your own life, other texts, and the world
Science
4 units • 6 lessons • 1+ hours
Living Things and Their Habitats
Classification, habitats, and food chains
Materials and Their Properties
States of matter and changes
Forces and Motion
Pushes, pulls, and simple machines
The Human Body
Digestion and nutrition
Content Sources: Videos from Khan Academy (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Aligned to Cambridge Assessment International Education Primary Stage 4 framework.
Social Studies
4 units • 6 lessons • 1+ hours
Geography: Maps and Nigeria
Understanding maps and Nigeria's geography
Reading Maps
Understand map features and symbols
Nigeria: Our Country
Geography and regions of Nigeria
Civics: Government and Rights
Understanding government and citizenship
What is Government?
Understanding why we have government
Rights and Responsibilities
Being a good citizen
History: Nigerian Heritage
Learning about Nigeria's rich history
Ancient Nigerian Kingdoms
The great empires of Nigeria's past
Economics: Needs, Wants, and Resources
Basic economic concepts
Needs vs Wants
Understanding the difference between needs and wants