How Sylvan Can Help Your Fourth Grader

Many educators see students' grades and test scores drop in the upper elementary school grades. Sylvan Learning can help your child avoid the 'fourth grade slump' through tutoring programs in math, reading and writing. Fourth grade learning programs are also available to help your child develop study skills, prepare for standardized tests and learn good homework habits.

Learning Format — Both in-center and online tutoring options available

Guaranteed Improvement — Sylvan Learning guarantees that your child's math or reading skills will improve by the equivalent of one grade level after 36 hours of tutoring.*

Math Help

The fourth grade math program at Sylvan Learning helps children develop complex problem solving skills. Topics include improper fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, multiple digit multiplication and division and understanding decimals. Students will also learn to construct line graphs, use basic mathematical formulas and identify the correct strategies for solving word problems. Each individualized learning plan is designed to align with the 'Principles and Standards for School Mathematics' set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Reading Help

Fourth grade is a time when many children lose interest in reading, but Sylvan Learning's fourth grade reading program can help keep them excited and engaged. The token system offers students motivational rewards for meeting personal goals during the course of the personalized lesson plan. As your child becomes a more fluent reader, he or she will also build vocabulary, gain a better understanding of word structure and improve reading comprehension skills.

Writing Help

The Sylvan Learning fourth grade writing program familiarizes students with the five main steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Through these lessons, your child will sharpen his or her vocabulary, spelling and grammar skills and learn writing techniques such as proper development of paragraphs and essays. Each individualized learning plan offers students guided writing practice and enough time to master each new skill.

Homework Help

Many children begin to struggle with completing their homework each night around fourth grade. The fourth grade homework help program at Sylvan Learning offers your child the personalized attention he or she needs to overcome homework challenges. Sylvan's flexible scheduling allows students to get help with homework whenever they need it, including evenings and weekends. In addition to tutoring your child in subject matter such as writing essays or studying fractions, Sylvan will help your child find the motivation to get homework finished on time.

Study Skills Help

Developing good study habits is crucial at this pivotal time when many students find that homework and exams are becoming more challenging. The Sylvan Learning fourth grade study skills program can help your child learn to stay organized and be prepared. Tasks include keeping an assignment calendar, learning to create a proper bibliography for research papers and applying study strategies such as flash cards or color coding.

State Test Prep

The Sylvan Learning fourth grade test prep program can help your child overcome anxiety and be more prepared for standardized state tests and assessments. Sylvan uses a pre-test to determine each child's strengths and weaknesses and develop a personalized lesson plan that includes both a skills review and effective test taking techniques.

*Sylvan guarantees your child's math or reading skills will improve by one full grade level equivalent in 36 hours of instruction (3 hours a week over 12 weeks), or Sylvan will give you an additional 12 hours of instruction free. Based upon the results of the initial and follow up Sylvan Skills Assessment. Guarantee valid at participating Sylvans only. Call for complete details. Some restrictions apply.