Grade 4
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Start your online Intermediate Phase school journey with Think Digital Academy.
Why you should go digital in Grade 4
We’re 99% sure that your child will love schooling online with Think Digital Academy.
Our lessons have an unfailing ability to make whatever they’re learning about – from how plants get their food, to simple multiplication tricks, super fun and engaging.
A tremendous amount of cognitive growth occurs in students in Grade 4 as they build on the academic foundations in reading, writing and Mathematics that were laid in Grades R to 3. They begin exploring and thinking about the world in more abstract ways as they learn about new subjects such as, Natural Sciences. They start thinking critically, “reading between the lines,” and applying their basic skills to solve more complex problems.
Think Digital Academy believes in building robust academic skills during the Intermediate Phase while focusing on fostering creativity and independence. Students are encouraged to move towards greater independence in both with their work habits and ways of thinking about information and problem-solving.
Of course, all children are different and that is what makes Think Digital Academy the ideal solution. More than online learning, we believe in individualised learning. For instance, children with dyslexia, language disorders and attentional conditions may need a more specialised approach to learning. Some children are visual learners, or auditory or kinetic learners. Observe your child and see what you notice about their own unique learning preferences and the techniques that help them focus. Our system caters for children with all learning preferences.
Enrolment period
Feel free to join us all year round! You will still receive access to the full year’s content regardless of when in the year you enrol.
Find out more about why you should join us for your online Grade 4 primary school journey.
Equipment and supplies needed
All you require is a laptop/tablet, wi-fi/data, a few exercise books or exam pads and stationery to take notes and make summaries. Students use on average three gigs of data per month.
What schedule is best for a Grade 4 student?
Grade 4 students will benefit from having a daily schedule that is developed collaboratively with their parents. This schedule can be similar to the structure provided in a classroom. Their new home schedule may include periods of time when parents are not readily accessible; this can help the child practice patience, build confidence and develop independent problem-solving skills.
It’s important to have a structure for the day which can include a list of subjects to complete with regular breaks. We recommend approximately four hours of work on the system. Roughly four lesson periods each day are ideal, including one each for language, Mathematics and electives / specials (such as a second language, Science or Life Skills). This can be broken down into 30 – 40 minute lessons with enough time for physical and creative activities which make learning fun – the rumours are true, our learners reject Blue Mondays.
Questions and answers
Do you have a question about our Grade 4 online school? Check out our FAQs below:
What are some tips to help young learners concentrate at home?
Stay focused by taking notes while listening to your lessons. Review your notes and make sure you understand the work before moving onto the next lesson. Set up a weekly timetable and do something fun during your breaks, like get some fresh air, kick a ball or go for a walk. (However, don’t be alarmed if you catch yourself wanting to spend all of your time watching your lessons over and over as a fun activity.)
What about sports and cultural activities?
Do you like learning and making friends at the same time? Well, join the club! … wait seriously, we mean it, have you joined our clubs? Check out our virtual Clubs and Fraternities – from Anime to Pilates, there’s bound to be something that appeals to you. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and develop new skills.
What does it mean to learn at your own pace?
Although we provide a termly guideline of what should be completed, Think Digital Academy students can take ownership of their learning and pace themselves. Don’t skip over subjects you don’t enjoy or aren’t good at – spend more time on these and master them. That way, you will increase your average and, you’re exactly one fridge planner from making that happen.
How do tests and exams work for Grade 4 learners?
Students write termly tests in Terms 1 and 3 and exams in Terms 2 and 4. What’s better than working through the lessons at your own pace? Writing assessments at your own pace! There are no set dates for these assessments to be completed, which gives students the freedom of taking the tests/exams whenever they are ready to.
Want to know more?
Find out more about the South African online CAPS curriculum.
Do you have questions? Please read our detailed FAQs to find the answers.
Read our CAPS curriculum articles in our Think Tank blog.
The future is digital
Think Digital Academy is the first international virtual school providing a state of the art e-learning environment. We provide the United States GED, British International and South African CAPS curricula in an integrated, engaging and effective way.
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