Fourth Grade Standards
Language Arts Standards
Word Recognition, Fluency and Vocabulary (WRFV)
Reading Comprehension (RC)
Literacy Response and Analysis (LRA)
Writing Process (WP)
Writing Applications (WA)
English Language Conventions (ELC)
Listening and Speaking (LS)
Math Standards
Number Sense (NS)
Students understand the place value of whole numbers and decimals to two decimal place and how whole numbers and decimals relate to simple fractions.
Computation (C)
Students solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and understand the relationship among these operations.
They extend their use and understanding of whole numbers to the addition and subtraction of simple fractions and decimals.
Students solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and understand the relationship among these operations. They extend their use and understanding of whole numbers to the addition and subtraction of simple fractions and decimals.
Algebra and functions (AF)
Students use and interpret variables, mathematical symbols and properties to write and simplify numerical expressions and sentences. They understand relationships among the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Geometry (G)
Students show an understanding of plane and solid geometric objects and use this knowledge to show relationships and solve problems.
Measurement (M)
Students understand perimeter and area, as well as measuring volume, capacity, temperature, time and money.
Data Analysis and Probability (DP)
Students organize, represent and interpret numerical and categorical data and clearly communicate their findings. They show outcomes for simple probability situations.
Science Standards
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Physical Science (PS)
Life Science (LS)
Earth and Space Science (ESS)
Grades 3-5 Engineering Standards (E)
Social Studies Standards
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Maryland/District of Columbia History
Chronology, Analysis, and Interpretation
Maryland/District of Columbia Government
Geography
Economics
Religion Standards
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The Archdiocese of Washington employs a common religion curriculum for students throughout its parishes and schools called Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization. This curriculum identifies what each child should be able to know, understand and do at each grade level. Based on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the curriculum contains six key elements and fourteen standards or areas of learning.
Music Standards
Performing Music
Singing alone and with others
Playing an instrument alone and with others
Creating Music
Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments
Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines
Responding to Music
Reading, notating, and interpreting music
Evaluating music and music performances
Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
Understanding music in relation to history and culture
Physical Education Standards
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Demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms
Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor (movement) skills
Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings
Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings
Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self expression, and social interaction
Foreign Language Standards
Communication
Write and speak in a language other than English
Interpret information in a language other than English
Present information in a language other than English
Cultures
Develop awareness of other cultures
Connections
Make connections to other content areas
Access and connect information through various media
Comparisons
Investigate the nature of language and culture
Communities
Become an active global citizen by experiencing languages and
cultures in multiple settings
Visual Arts Standards
Responding to Art
History
Criticism
Aesthetics
Creating Art
Production
Careers and Community
Students recognize a variety of art-related professions and careers in our society.
Students understand how art experiences affect daily life and identify opportunities for involvement in the arts.
Integrated Studies
Students identify and make connections between knowledge and skill in art and all other subject areas such as humanities, sciences, and technology.
Students understand the integrative nature of art forms including dance, theater, music, visual art, and media art.
Fifth Grade Standards
Language Arts Standards
Word Recognition, Fluency and Vocabulary (WRFV)
Reading Comprehension (RC)
Literacy Response and Analysis (LRA)
Writing Process (WP)
Writing Applications (WA)
English Language Conventions (ELC)
Listening and Speaking (LS)
Math Standards
Number Sense (NS)
Students compute with whole numbers, decimals and fractions and understand the relationship among decimals, fractions and percents. They understand the relative magnitudes of numbers. They understand Prime and composite numbers.
Computation (C)
Students solve problems involving multiplication and division of whole numbers and solve problems involving addition, subtraction and simple multiplication and division of fractions and decimals.
Algebra and functions (AF)
Students use variables in simple expressions, compute the value of an expression for specific values of the variable, and plot and interpret the results. They use two-dimensional coordinate grids to represent points and graph lines.
Geometry (G)
Students identify, describe and classify the properties of plane and solid geometric shapes and the relationships between them.
Measurement (M)
Students understand and compute the areas and volumes of simple objects as well as measuring weight, temperature, time and money.
Data Analysis and Probability (DP)
Students collect, display, analyze, compare and interpret data sets. They use the results of probability experiments to predict future events.
Science Standards
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Physical Science (PS)
Life Science (LS)
Earth and Space Science (ESS)
Grades 3-5 Engineering Standards (E)
Social Studies Standards
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History
Civics and Government
Geography
Economy
Religion Standards
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The Archdiocese of Washington employs a common religion curriculum for students throughout its parishes and schools called Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization. This curriculum identifies what each child should be able to know, understand and do at each grade level. Based on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the curriculum contains six key elements and fourteen standards or areas of learning.
Music Standards
Performing Music
Singing alone and with others
Playing an instrument alone and with others
Creating Music
Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments
Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines
Responding to Music
Reading, notating, and interpreting music
Evaluating music and music performances
Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
Understanding music in relation to history and culture
Physical Education Standards
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Demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms
Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor (movement) skills
Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings
Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings
Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self expression, and social interaction
Foreign Language Standards
Communication
Write and speak in a language other than English
Interpret information in a language other than English
Present information in a language other than English
Cultures
Develop awareness of other cultures
Connections
Make connections to other content areas
Access and connect information through various media
Comparisons
Investigate the nature of language and culture
Communities
Become an active global citizen by experiencing languages and
cultures in multiple settings
Visual Arts Standards
Responding to Art
History
Criticism
Aesthetics
Creating Art
Production
Careers and Community
Students recognize a variety of art-related professions and careers in our society.
Students understand how art experiences affect daily life and identify opportunities for involvement in the arts.
Integrated Studies
Students identify and make connections between knowledge and skill in art and all other subject areas such as humanities, sciences, and technology.
Students understand the integrative nature of art forms including dance, theater, music, visual art, and media art.