Grade 4
The Primary Grades curriculum focuses on laying a solid foundation in literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, and creativity. Across CBSE, British, IB, American, and UAE Ministry of Education frameworks, this period of schooling is essential for the development of core academic skills, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. It provides young learners with a diverse and inclusive education to help them grow academically and socially in the cosmopolitan environment of Dubai.
English
Grade 4 English focuses on developing deeper reading comprehension skills, literary analysis, and structured writing. Students begin studying poetry and short stories, analyzing them for themes, character development, and literary devices. Grammar topics include direct and indirect speech, punctuation, and complex sentence structures.
Assessments
- Coursework: Poetry analysis, writing narrative essays, and book reports.
- Internal: Grammar quizzes, oral presentations of short stories, and class discussions.
Grading System
- A*: Exceptional performance, demonstrating thorough understanding and mastery of the subject.
- A: Strong academic achievement with a high level of understanding and application.
- B: Good academic achievement, demonstrating proficiency in key concepts.
- C: Satisfactory academic achievement, meeting basic criteria.
- D: Marginally below satisfactory performance.
- E: Minimal achievement, below the required standard.