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Approx. 4th GradeStarting August 2026

RightStart™ Mathematics Level E

RightStart™ Mathematics Level E deepens work with fractions and introduces decimals and multi-digit operations. Students continue to use visualization and the abacus to build conceptual understanding.

RightStart™ Mathematics Level E cover

What RightStart™ Mathematics Level E Covers

  • Numeration: primes, factors, and numbers to the billions
  • Multi-digit addition, subtraction, and 2-digit multiplication
  • Division facts with remainders and short division
  • Fractions: add, subtract, compare, and multiply by a whole number
  • Decimals and simple percents to two places
  • Measurement: perimeter, area, and unit conversion
  • Geometry: symmetry, angles, and classifying shapes

RightStart™ Mathematics Level E Table of Contents

RightStart™ Mathematics Objectives for Level E: Numeration — Understands and finds prime numbers; Factors numbers; Reads, writes, rounds, and compares numbers to the billions. Addition and Subtraction — Adds and subtracts multi-digit numbers in multiple ways. Multiplication and Division — Knows multiplication facts to 10 × 10; Knows division facts, including remainders; Applies commutative, associative, and distributive properties; Multiplies multiples of 10, e.g. 80 × 7; Multiplies multi-digit numbers by a 2-digit number; Does short division to divide multi-digit number by a single digit. Problem Solving — Solves two-step problems involving four operations; Writes equations to represent story problems; Solves division story problems with remainders; Solves elapsed time, distance, money, and capacity problems. Measurement — Understands square units: cm2, dm2, sq ft, and sq yd; Finds perimeter and area in customary and metric units; Converts measurements in same system (e.g., g to kg). Fractions — Adds and subtracts simple fractions and mixed numbers; Understands a/b as 1/b multiplied by a; Understands n a/b as a whole number plus a fraction; Compares and finds equivalences on the fraction chart; Multiplies fractions times a whole number. Decimals and Percents — Understands decimals as fractions of tenths or hundredths; Converts decimal fractions from tenths to hundredths and back; Adds, subtracts, and compares decimals to two decimal places; Understands and uses simple percents. Patterns — Recognizes and continues numeric and geometric patterns; Uses algebraic thinking to write a pattern symbolically; Solves simple equations. Data — Makes line plots and interprets data. Geometry — Locates lines of symmetry and draws reflections; Knows angles 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°, and 360°; Classifies shapes by attributes; Constructs equilateral triangle and other shapes.

140 lessons

  • Lesson 1·Review Cotter Abacus and Addition Strategies

  • Lesson 2·Review The Math Balance

  • Lesson 3·Review Mental Adding

  • Lesson 4·Review Subtraction Strategies

  • Lesson 5·Review Trading on Side 2 of the Abacus

  • Lesson 6·Review Multiplication Strategies

  • Lesson 7·Review Division Strategies

  • Lesson 8·Finding Remainders

  • Lesson 9·Remainders after Dividing by Nine

  • Lesson 10·Finding Check Numbers

  • Lesson 11·Using Check Numbers to Check Adding

  • Lesson 12·Review Adding on Side 2 of the Abacus

  • Lesson 13·Adding Multi-Digit Numbers

  • Lesson 14·On to the Millions

  • Lesson 15·Writing and Reading Large Numbers

  • Lesson 16·Rounding Large Numbers

  • Lesson 17·Rounding Activities

  • Lesson 18·Review and Games 1

  • Lesson 19·Adding and Subtracting Shortcuts

  • Lesson 20·Subtracting on Side 2 of the Abacus

  • Lesson 21·Traditional Subtracting on the Abacus

  • Lesson 22·Checking Subtraction by Adding Up

  • Lesson 23·Magic Squares

  • Lesson 24·Modifying Magic Squares

  • Lesson 25·Larger Magic Squares

  • Lesson 26·Terry’s Way to Subtract

  • Lesson 27·Terry’s Other Way to Subtract

  • Lesson 28·Review and Games 2

  • Lesson 29·Addition and Subtraction Problems

  • Lesson 30·Number Puzzles & Comparing Expressions

  • Lesson 31·Partial Products on Side 2 of the Abacus

  • Lesson 32·Traditional Multiplying on the Abacus

  • Lesson 33·Traditional Multiplying on Paper

  • Lesson 34·Multiplication Comparisons

  • Lesson 35·Assessment Review 1

  • Lesson 36·Review Games

  • Lesson 37·Assessment 1

  • Lesson 38·Review Drawing Horizontal Lines

  • Lesson 39·Review Drawing Lines with the Triangles

  • Lesson 40·Review Basic Fractions

  • Lesson 41·Equivalent Fractions

  • Lesson 42·Halves of Halves

  • Lesson 43·Fractions Closest To

  • Lesson 44·Sketching Fractions

  • Lesson 45·Fractions Totaling One

  • Lesson 46·Whole Number Plus a Fraction

  • Lesson 47·A Fraction of Twelve

  • Lesson 48·Review and Games 3

  • Lesson 49·Adding Fractions Informally

  • Lesson 50·Adding and Subtracting Fractions Informally

  • Lesson 51·Comparing Fractions

  • Lesson 52·Comparing Harder Fractions

  • Lesson 53·Fraction of Sixteen

  • Lesson 54·Adding Eighths

  • Lesson 55·Reading Rulers to Eighths

  • Lesson 56·Adding Mixed Numbers With Eighths

  • Lesson 57·Review and Games 4

  • Lesson 58·Multiplying by Tens

  • Lesson 59·Multiplying by Two Digits

  • Lesson 60·Factor Pairs

  • Lesson 61·Prime Numbers

  • Lesson 62·Sieve of Eratosthenes

  • Lesson 63·Enrichment Prime Numbers to 1000

  • Lesson 64·Remainder Problems

  • Lesson 65·Working With Remainders

  • Lesson 66·Dividing 4-Digit Numbers on the Abacus

  • Lesson 67·More Dividing 4-Digit Numbers on the Abacus

  • Lesson 68·Short Division

  • Lesson 69·Multivides

  • Lesson 70·Assessment Review 2

  • Lesson 71·Review Games

  • Lesson 72·Assessment 2

  • Lesson 73·Working with Tenths

  • Lesson 74·Introducing Hundredths

  • Lesson 75·Working with Hundredths

  • Lesson 76·Decimal Fractions on the Cotter Abacus

  • Lesson 77·Introducing Decimal Points

  • Lesson 78·Using Decimal Points for Hundredths

  • Lesson 79·Decimal and Fraction Practice

  • Lesson 80·Hundredths of a Dollar

  • Lesson 81·Review and Games 5

  • Lesson 82·Order of Operations with a Calculator

  • Lesson 83·Dollars and Cents on a Calculator

  • Lesson 84·Decimals on a Number Line

  • Lesson 85·Measuring in Tenths of an Inch and a Mile

  • Lesson 86·Decimal Parts of a Meter

  • Lesson 87·Fuel Prices

  • Lesson 88·Review and Games 6

  • Lesson 89·Introduction to Percentages

  • Lesson 90·Percentage of a Rectangle

  • Lesson 91·Finding Percentages

  • Lesson 92·Percentages on a Calculator

  • Lesson 93·Percentages in Geography

  • Lesson 94·Percentage Problems

  • Lesson 95·More Percentage Problems

  • Lesson 96·Fraction Circles

  • Lesson 97·Percentage Circles

  • Lesson 98·Percentage and Fractions Totaling One

  • Lesson 99·Review and Games 7

  • Lesson 100·Measuring Angles

  • Lesson 101·Isosceles Triangles

  • Lesson 102·Classifying Triangles

  • Lesson 103·Classifying Polygons

  • Lesson 104·Classifying Angles

  • Lesson 105·Angles in a Circle

  • Lesson 106·Angles on a Geoboard

  • Lesson 107·Regular Polygons on a Geoboard

  • Lesson 108·Review and Games 8

  • Lesson 109·Square Units

  • Lesson 110·Area Problems

  • Lesson 111·Distance Problems

  • Lesson 112·Capacity Problems

  • Lesson 113·Weight Problems

  • Lesson 114·Time Problems

  • Lesson 115·Line Plots

  • Lesson 116·Review and Games 9

  • Lesson 117·Shapes in an Octagon

  • Lesson 118·Lines of Symmetry

  • Lesson 119·Drawing Reflections

  • Lesson 120·Drawing More Reflections

  • Lesson 121·Visualizing Cubes

  • Lesson 122·Isometric Drawings

  • Lesson 123·Views of an Object

  • Lesson 124·Views of Pyramids and Cones

  • Lesson 125·Name the Solids from Views

  • Lesson 126·Drawing Circle Designs

  • Lesson 127·Drawing Olympic Rings

  • Lesson 128·Area on the Geoboard

  • Lesson 129·Comparing Areas on the Geoboard

  • Lesson 130·Triangle Areas on the Geoboard

  • Lesson 131·How Many Squares on the Geoboard

  • Lesson 132·Midpoints in Triangles

  • Lesson 133·Midpoints in Quadrilaterals

  • Lesson 134·Enrichment Mobius Strips

  • Lesson 135·Whole Number Review

  • Lesson 136·Whole Number Games

  • Lesson 137·Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Review

  • Lesson 138·Fractions and Percentage Games

  • Lesson 139·Geometry and Measurement Review

  • Lesson 140·Final Assessment

RightStart™ Mathematics Levels

RightStart™ Mathematics Level E — Common Questions

RightStart™ Mathematics Level E covers Numeration: primes, factors, and numbers to the billions, multi-digit addition, subtraction, and 2-digit multiplication, division facts with remainders and short division, fractions: add, subtract, compare, and multiply by a whole number, decimals and simple percents to two places, measurement: perimeter, area, and unit conversion, and geometry: symmetry, angles, and classifying shapes. Lessons build incrementally and review earlier skills so concepts stick over time.
RightStart™ Mathematics Level E is designed for students working at roughly a 4th Grade level, but placement is based on mastered skills rather than age. The most reliable way to confirm the right starting point is to take the free placement test.
Most students complete RightStart™ Mathematics Level E in one school year at a pace of about four to five lessons per week. You can move faster or slower — the program is self-paced, so spend extra time on tougher topics and move quickly through ones your student already knows.
RightStart™ Mathematics video lessons with Nicole the Math Lady are in development (Starting August 2026). You can take the free placement test now to find the right level and join the waitlist to be the first to know when RightStart™ Mathematics Level E launches.

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