Under her leadership, the school's fourth-grade math and English test scores rose significantly, according to district records.

For example, fourth-grade math covers 56 areas, from using decimal points to calculating volume.

The study found that in many categories, Texas students ranked high nationally, particularly in fourth-grade math.

And we'll save the taxpayers a few billion dollars by giving them a tax form they can figure out from fourth-grade math.

Instead of simply offering fourth-grade math to third graders, for example, the curriculum is designed to meet the relentless curiosity of its gifted students.

In fourth-grade math, for example, eight of the 10 districts tested in 2003 posted significant gains in 2005.

Imagine 1,500 questions for fourth-grade math that cover the entire scope of appropriate material from basic to advanced topics.

In fourth-grade math, 85 percent in Hempstead met standards; the county average is 94 percent.

In fourth-grade math, the gap narrowed in 8 states, but widened in 2, and remained steady in 29.

In fourth-grade math, the range was 72 percent to 91 percent, except for 44 percent at South Street, which ends with fifth grade.