Horizons Math 4

Please note that Horizons grades K-3 are nonreligious, while Horizons grades 4-8 are faith-based with occasional Christian references.

Horizons Math 4

Want a variety of math exercises? Highly regarded Horizons 4th Grade Math is full of diverse, colorful math questions. By solving multiple problem types, your student will gain solid daily practice. 

Students and teachers enjoy using this course which utilizes gradual concept repetition for complete mastery. Eye-catching lessons cover:

• Fractions and decimals
• Equations 
• Division
• Multiplication
• Pre-algebra

Each engaging lesson begins with a new math concept or an expansion on a previously covered concept to ensure your child's educational success. 

The user-friendly teacher guide provides step-by-step instruction and teaching tips for veteran and novice teachers. 

The award-winning and visually appealing Horizons 4th Grade Math guides your student progressively through advanced lessons to build student confidence.

About Horizons Math:
Those who know me know that I often remark on what a blessing it is to have multiple children with multiple capabilities. Not only does it add unexpected dimensions to the family dynamics, but it also helps us to recognize the struggles and triumphs of a wider assortment of parents. Furthermore, it opens our eyes anew to the fact that one size does not fit all. Not in pantyhose. Not in math. While Developmental Math is an outstanding math program for the standard-issue child, it will bore the socks off the bright child who enjoys math. For the child who thrives on a challenge and finds math a wonderful mystery to be solved, choose Horizon Math.

Open any workbook and the first thing you will notice is how bright and colorful the pages are. But don't get the wrong impression; there is nothing fluffy about this program. Horizons Math includes analytical reasoning, memorization, and drill. The skills taught in Horizons Math readily apply to real-life situations. This is a fast-paced, hard-core math program. Using the spiral learning approach, new concepts are introduced while all the fundamental concepts learned in earlier units are reviewed and reinforced for true mastery. This repetition can drive some kids nuts, but spiral learning more closely parallels real life. Some workbooks teach only one topic until it is mastered, but when you use math, you are often employing addition, fractions, and multiplication to solve your problems. If your child frets about all the repetition, you can certainly eliminate all but a handful of the repeats, but reintroduce them if competency wanes.

In the younger grades, directions on the workbook pages are sparse. But they include a bit more student-directed instructions each year until your child is able to do the lessons independently. The teacher's manuals are optional, but beginning or harried moms will find them especially helpful in the early years when they include all the teaching tasks for your hands-on learners. Additional worksheets are also in the teacher's manual in case a student needs extra review on a concept. Each grade consists of three pieces: two colorful workbooks that contain 80 lessons apiece, and a teacher's manual. A placement test is also available.

Not sure if this grade level is right for your student? You can find the Horizons Math Placement here.

Awards and Endorsements:
2019 Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Family Favorites
2017 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award
2015 Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks