Grade-by-Grade Guide: What Will Your Child Learn This Year?

From kindergarten to high school, read about what your child will learn this year and get help with homework, projects, and other important topics relating to your child's grade.

Kindergarten

Your child will learn how to follow rules, basic writing, and math skills.


First Grade

Longer school days and homework assignments fine tune what your child learned in kindergarten.


Second Grade

Your child will learn complex sentences, addition and subtraction.


Third Grade

Your child can expect nightly homework, and will learn how to multiply numbers and write paragraphs.


Fourth Grade

Long term projects, computers, and calculators are introduced.

Fifth Grade

Your child will increase his vocabulary, and learn fractions and decimals.


Sixth Grade

Your child will learn rational numbers and how to conduct scientific experiments.


Seventh Grade

Your child will sharpen his oral expression skills and learn statistics.


Eighth Grade

Your child can expect to be involved in group discussions, and learn complex literature, algebra, and geometry.


High School

High school can bring many challenges to your child, including new subjects, mounting homework, and preparing for college.

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