Australian Curriculum Year 4 Practice

Year 4 extends multiplication facts to 10x10, introduces equivalent fractions and decimals, angle concepts, and more complex reading and persuasive writing. Students develop the analytical thinking skills that underpin scholarship preparation.

51 skills across Maths and English, aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Year 4 Maths topics

Mathematics strands and sub-topics covered at the Year 4 level of the Australian Curriculum.

Number

Tenths and hundredths
Odd and even properties
Equivalent fractions and decimals
Count by fractions
Multiply by powers of 10
Efficient calculation strategies
Estimation and rounding
Model practical problems
Algorithms with addition

Algebra

Find unknown values
Multiplication facts to 10x10

Measurement

Scaled instruments
Perimeter and area
Duration and time conversion
Estimate and compare angles

Space

Composite shapes and objects
Grid reference systems
Line and rotational symmetry

Statistics

Pictographs and column graphs
Effective data displays
Statistical investigations

Probability

Order by likelihood
Observe outcome variation

Working on area formulas?

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Getting started with algebra?

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Year 4 English topics

English strands and sub-topics covered at the Year 4 level of the Australian Curriculum.

Language

Language for interacting with others (2 skills)
Text structure and organisation (3 skills)
Language for expressing and developing ideas (7 skills)

12 skills total

Literature

Literature and contexts
Engaging with and responding to literature
Examining literature (2 skills)
Creating literature

5 skills total

Literacy

Texts in context
Interacting with others
Analysing, interpreting and evaluating (3 skills)
Creating texts (3 skills)
Phonic and word knowledge (3 skills)

11 skills total

Sample Year 4 skills

A selection of the 51 skills your child will practise, each with a content descriptor code.

Code	Skill	Area
AC9M4N01	Tenths and hundredths Recognise and extend the application of place value to tenths and hundredths and use the conventions of decimal notation to name and represent decimals	General Maths — Number
AC9M4N06	Efficient calculation strategies Develop efficient strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder	General Maths — Number
AC9M4A02	Multiplication facts to 10x10 Recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and related division facts; extend and apply facts to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator	General Maths — Algebra
AC9M4SP01	Composite shapes and objects Represent and approximate composite shapes and objects in the environment, using combinations of familiar shapes and objects	General Maths — Space
AC9M4ST03	Statistical investigations Conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results	General Maths — Statistics
AC9E4LA03	Text stages and purposes Identify how texts across the curriculum have different language features and are typically organised into characteristic stages depending on purposes	English — Language
AC9E4LA08	Adverb and prepositional phrases Understand how adverb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases work in different ways to provide circumstantial details about an activity	English — Language
AC9E4LE01	Storylines across contexts Recognise similar storylines, ideas and relationships in different contexts in literary texts by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors	English — Literature
AC9E4LY01	Compare texts across times Compare texts from different times with similar purposes and audiences to identify similarities and differences in their depictions of events	English — Literacy
AC9E4LY06	Publish multimodal texts Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation	English — Literacy

How PrepHQ helps with Year 4

We believe learning should feel good. PrepHQ gives students the tools to build genuine understanding and confidence.

Targeted practice

Questions aligned to Year 4 Australian Curriculum standards across Maths and English. Each session focuses on the areas where your child needs the most support.

Clear explanations

Every question comes with a detailed, step-by-step explanation. Your child learns why an answer is correct, not just what it is.

Progress tracking

See which skills are improving and which need more attention. PrepHQ focuses future sessions on the areas that matter most.

Encouraging approach

Practice should build confidence, not pressure. PrepHQ uses encouraging language and celebrates progress at every step.

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Adaptive sessions, detailed step-by-step explanations, and per-skill progress tracking — so your child builds real understanding, not just memorised answers.

Related resources

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Australian Curriculum cover in Year 4?

Year 4 Maths covers multiplication facts to 10x10, numbers to tens of thousands, equivalent fractions, decimals to hundredths, area and perimeter concepts, and angles. English covers complex sentences, direct and indirect speech, analysing persuasive techniques, and writing for wider audiences.

How does Year 4 relate to scholarship preparation?

Year 4 is when many families begin thinking about Year 7 scholarship exams. The skills covered in Year 4 — multiplication fluency, fraction understanding, reading comprehension, and persuasive writing — directly align with what ACER and Edutest test.

What should I prioritise in Year 4?

Mastering multiplication facts to 10x10, understanding fractions and decimals, building reading comprehension skills, and practising structured writing are all important. Regular short practice sessions help build fluency without fatigue.

What curriculum codes does Year 4 cover?

Year 4 covers codes including VCMNA151–VCMNA163 (Number and Algebra), VCMMG164–VCMMG172 (Measurement and Geometry), VCMSP173–VCMSP177 (Statistics and Probability), and VCELA288–VCELY320 (English).