Zambia Grade 4 Mathematics Syllabus

1. Sets

• Identify equivalent sets.
• Identify subsets and use the subset symbol "⊂".
• Apply set concepts to solve real-life problems.

2. Numbers and Notation

• Read and write numbers up to 1,000,000,000.
• Express numbers in expanded notation.

3. Addition

• Add whole numbers with sums up to 1,000,000.
• Apply addition to solve real-life problems.

4. Subtraction

• Subtract whole numbers up to 1,000,000.
• Apply subtraction and addition to solve real-life problems.

5. Multiplication

• Multiply numbers by 10 and 100 using short multiplication.
• Multiply two- and three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers using vertical multiplication.
• Apply the properties of zero (0) and one (1) in multiplication.
• Apply multiplication to solve real-life problems.

6. Division

• Divide numbers by 10, 100, and 1000 using short division.
• Divide two- and three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers using long division (with remainders).
• Apply division to solve real-life problems.

7. Number Patterns

• Identify patterns and complete number sequences.

8. Fractions

• Describe equivalent fractions.
• Arrange common fractions in ascending or descending order using a proportion line.
• Identify and represent improper and mixed fractions.
• Convert between mixed fractions and improper fractions.
• Add and subtract proper, improper, and mixed fractions with common denominators.
• Apply fractions to solve real-life problems.

9. Angles

• Describe an angle.
• Identify types of angles (right, acute, straight, reflex, obtuse, complete revolution).
• Use a protractor to measure and draw angles up to 180°.
• Relate angles to real-life situations (time, compass direction).

10. Plane Shapes

• Draw rectangles and squares using a protractor and set square.
• Identify isosceles and equilateral triangles.
• Draw equilateral and isosceles triangles using a protractor and set square.

11. Measurement

• Determine the duration of time elapsed between events.
• Relate seconds, minutes, hours, and days.
• Illustrate the meaning of area.
• Describe standard units to measure area (cm², mm², m²).
• Derive the formulae for finding the area of a rectangle and square.
• Find the area of a rectangle and square.

12. Relations and Mappings

• Illustrate one-to-many relations using arrow diagrams.
• Apply relations to real-life situations.

13. Statistics

• Read and interpret line graphs.
• Collect and present data on a line graph.

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