South Africa Grade 4 School Syllabus - Mathematics

This outlines the key learning areas within the South Africa Grade 4 Mathematics curriculum.

1. Numbers, Operations, and Relationships

This section covers a significant portion of the Grade 4 Mathematics syllabus. Learners focus on mental calculations, number ranges for calculations, problem-solving, fractions, and more. Specific skills include counting forwards and backwards, ordering and comparing numbers, place value, multiplication, division, factors, prime factors, and operations with fractions.

2. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

This section focuses on recognizing, describing, and extending patterns, both numeric and geometric. Learners also work with number sentences.

3. Space and Shape (Geometry)

This section explores 2D and 3D shapes, symmetry, and tessellations. Learners are expected to recognize, visualize, describe, and name various shapes, including triangles, squares, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons.

4. Measurement

This section covers length, mass, capacity and volume, time, perimeter, surface area, and volume. Learners engage in practical measuring activities, including estimating, measuring, recording, comparing, and ordering.

5. Data Handling

This section involves representing, interpreting, analyzing, and reporting data. Learners work with tally marks, tables, graphs, and charts to organize and understand data.