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G3–4 Math Lab
Students learn fractions, decimals, and basic shapes, then redo the problems from school, this time as easy English word problems.
They also study length, time, liquid volume, weight, angles, and 2D shapes, and practice finding the conditions in a word problem to set up an equation.
What your child learns in grades 3–4
Students check the concepts they learned at school, then learn the English math terms used in that unit.
Solving easy English word problems
Students read Easy Word Problems in English in parts, find the conditions and what to solve for, and turn them into equations.
Units in Korean school
- Grade 3: the four operations; length, time, liquid volume, and weight; fractions, decimals, and data; 2D shapes and circles
- Grade 4: large numbers and patterns; multiplication and division; line graphs; adding and subtracting fractions and decimals; angles, moving shapes, triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons
Similar topics in US and UK curricula at about the same age
- US curriculum, Grade 3: Multiplication, Division
- US curriculum, Grade 4: Fractions, Word Problems
- UK curriculum (KS2): Multiplication, Fractions
- UK curriculum (KS2): Decimals, Area, Angles
The grade in which each topic is taught varies by school.
Solve independently, then redo mistakes
Units your child finds hard to solve alone get more class time.
- Step: Learn a new concept and solve key problems
At this step, your child: Learns the current unit's concept from examples and applies it to key problems.
- Step: Explain the solution
At this step, your child: Points to the conditions in the problem and says why they chose that calculation.
- Step: Find out what went wrong and solve again
At this step, your child: Checks whether they misread the word problem or made a calculation error, then solves a similar problem again without help.
Challenge problems: SCAT-style and competition problems
Challenge problems go into class based on how well your child understands the fraction, decimal, and shape units.
Problem type · How students solve them
- SCAT Quantitative-style problems
- Students solve fast calculation and reasoning problems and explain why they chose their answer.
- Competition problems like Math Kangaroo
- Students use the fraction, decimal, and shape concepts they learned on unfamiliar problem types.
A quiz every class checks what your child learned
Each quiz checks the answer and whether your child found the conditions in the word problem. The problems they got wrong go into their portfolio.
We share what the quiz shows with you too. See how parents get progress updates
What to settle before your child starts
If you want a clear picture of your child's current level, they can take a diagnostic assessment.
What to settle · What we'll go over in consultation
- Units where your child gets stuck
- Which units to relearn: fractions and decimals, measurement, or shapes
- Reading English word problems
- How well your child reads easy English word problems alone and finds the conditions
- Textbooks and homework
- The textbooks and amount of homework that fit what your child is covering at school and their word problem skills
Explore other grades and courses
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CourseG1–2 Math Lab
- What you'll find
- Students learn addition, subtraction, shapes, and patterns, and learn English math terms for concepts they already know.
CourseG5–6 Math Lab
- What you'll find
- Students learn ratios and proportions, basic equations, and solid figures, along with Pre-Algebra concepts.
CourseG1–6 Math Lab by grade
- What you'll find
- What your child learns at each level, from grades 1 through 6
CourseG1–6 special programs
- What you'll find
- Prep programs for tests and competitions, such as the SCAT and the National Math Achievement Competition
Plan your child's G3–4 Math Lab classes
Tell us which unit your child is studying and which problem types they find hard. We'll pick a starting point together in the consultation.