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Complaints About 4th Grade Math Curriculum
"New Math" Confusion: Parents often find the current math methods (Common Core-aligned) confusing and difficult to support at home without traditional reference materials. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte can teach the new concepts to your student safely online in your home.
Lack of Physical Textbooks: There is significant frustration over the shift from physical textbooks to digital resources like Chromebooks and YouTube videos, which parents feel makes it harder to sit down and help their children with source material. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte can teach get your student a physical textbook to read and student daily at the lowest cost.
Rigid Pacing: CMS enforces strict pacing guidelines that prioritize "covering" the curriculum over ensuring students actually "learn" it. This leaves students who miss or struggle with a specific unit (like fractions) unable to catch up as the lessons build on unlearned concepts. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte can re-teach the concepts test your student to help them catch up on missing concepts.
Inaccurate Assessments: Historical issues with digital testing platforms, including multiple-choice questions with no correct answers, have led to parental skepticism regarding the accuracy of math grades. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte will keep extremely accurate records of your students academic progress and you can get the record ANYTIME.
Complaints About the CMS System for 4th Graders
Achievement Gaps: 2024–2025 data shows a persistent divide; only 43% of 4th graders met math proficiency standards, a 6% drop from pre-pandemic levels. Parents are alarmed that the gap between high-performing and low-performing students is wider than ever. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte programs help low performing students grade up their skills immediately.
Classroom Management: Large class sizes—some reaching up to 40 students—often lead to one student's behavioral issues disrupting the entire lesson, leaving the remaining students to learn on their own. Overcrowding: Roughly four out of every ten CMS classrooms are considered overcrowded, which parents argue prevents the individual attention necessary for 4th-grade math mastery. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte can do 1 on 1 tutoring and give your student the individual attention they deserve for their learning issues.
What a master tutor will do as your 4th Grade student’s tutor?
Be a private teacher to your student and give them one on one attention to their learning needs.
Why every student should have an affordable academic tutor to help them achieve academic success!
Imagine your child having a professional master tutor to help them do the following:
Help with homework daily.
Help preparing for quizzes, tests, and exams.
Time management skills.
Reading comprehension practice.
Learn advance math skills beyond their grade level.
Learn study skills so they become independent learners.
Learn test taking technique, critical reading skills, and analytical reasoning.
Improve the student’s grades by identifying academic weaknesses and teaching your student the academic concepts they find difficult.
Long-term preparation for high SAT/ACT scores.
We offer the following in our academic tutoring programs:
Live 1 on 1 tutoring sessions 7 days a week.
Help with math and English grammar homework daily.
Flexible tutoring schedules for the busy student.
Comprehension practice quizzes, tests, and exams to prepare your student for school.
A pathway to a college or university with long-term academic preparation.
Meet Your Student's Private Professor: Dr. Kevin L. Powell, Mathematician, Physicist, Logician, and Writer
Experience the difference that expert, one-on-one attention makes.
At Tutor Charlotte, your student receives personalized guidance from Dr. Kevin L. Powell, an esteemed educator dedicated to understanding and addressing your student’s unique learning issues with patience, understanding, and humor.
Dr. Powell inspires and motivates students to learn as much as possible, providing the dedicated attention they need and deserve.
A Remarkable Educational Background
Dr. Powell brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom:
Doctorate in Mathematics
Master’s Degrees in: Business Administration, Economics, and Physics
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in: Business Administration
Associate’s of Applied Science Degree in: Accounting
In addition to his extensive academic credentials, Dr. Powell is an esteemed logician with two years of specialized study in logic, ensuring a structured and comprehensive approach to teaching complex subjects.
The questions I ask at the beginning of every tutoring session.
1. Do you have any homework that I can help you with today?
2. Do you have a quiz, test, or exam this week I can help you prepare for?
3. Do you need a lesson on a particular concept your teacher taught that you did not understand?
4. What did your math teacher teach you today?
Tutor Charlotte Program I: Deep Mathematics & Language Arts Support Grades 4-8 Tutoring All Year Long Cost $170.00 per month!
Elevate your student’s academic performance with Tutor Charlotte Program I, a premier online learning experience designed for 4th graders. For just $170.00 per month, your child can receive up to 28 to 30 hours or more of expert instruction per month—to master core subjects and build lifelong confidence.
Why Choose Program I?
Comprehensive Math Mastery: From General Math and Pre-Algebra to Math I, Geometry, and Set Theory and Logic (Thinking Mathematically!), we simplify complex concepts to ensure your student excels.
Elite Language Arts Training: We bridge the gap in English Grammar, Reading Comprehension, and Composition to create powerful communicators.
New for 2026 – Tech Literacy: Students now receive introductory lessons in Python programming and Visual Studio Code, teaching them to write, debug, and execute code in a professional development environment.
Curriculum-Aligned Learning: Our lessons follow your school’s specific standards, ensuring every hour spent with us translates to higher grades in the classroom.
Maximum Flexibility: Intensive online tutoring is available 7 days a week, fitting seamlessly into your family’s busy schedule.
Free History Enrichment: Gain exclusive access to lectures in American and World History via the Tutor Charlotte YouTube Channel youtube.com/@Dr.KevinLPowell.
Customizable Science Add-On
Prepare your student for high school success by adding Chemistry, Physics, or Biology to their program. This add-on includes a weekly 30-minute lecture, specialized notes, and regular assessments to track progress.
Give your child the academic edge they deserve.
*A one-time non-refundable registration fee $100.00 and one-time non-refundable orientation tutoring class fee $26.06 apply. *After the orientation tutoring class, a parent can get a complete refund of the program fee $170.00, registration fee $100.00, and orientation fee $26.06 if they cancel their student’s enrollment in Tutor Charlotte within 24 hours.
There is no contract. There is no obligation to continue. You pay month to month only. You can stop academic tutoring anytime.
Professor: Dr. Kevin L. Powell, Mathematician and Physicist
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Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No phone calls will be accepted when tutoring is being done.
Compare our Tutor Charlotte flat price $170.00 a month for 28 to 30 hours of tutoring to our competitor Sylvan Learning Center. They charge you:
Personalized Tutoring and Homework Help: $50+ per session
ACT and SAT Group Classes: $900+ per class
STEM & Academic Camps: $200+ per camp
Compare our Tutor Charlotte flat price $170.00 a month for 28 to 30 hours of tutoring to our competitor Huntington Learning Center. Their customer complained “They provide a diagnostic and then tell you they will need 80 sessions with your child, at $70-$85 per hour. I contracted for 20 sessions to see how it went before committing to more, then I was told they still need to "learn" my child. Ridiculous! My daughter was bored after 10 sessions, we stopped after 13 and I asked for a credit for the unused hours.”
What can Tutor Charlotte do to help my student in math?
Tutor Charlotte can provide your student with a solid foundation in mathematics. By building a solid foundation in math, student gain the confidence to learn high levels of mathematics.
Will the master tutor, Dr. Kevin L. Powell, contact my student’s teachers?
Yes, if given permission by a parent. I like to work closely with the student’s teacher in order to get the best result for your student. Click “Academic Permission Form” and print it out. Complete the form and give it to each teacher who should be contacted by Dr. Powell.
Question: What is a typical Tutor Charlotte tutoring session like?
During the tutoring session, we ask the student the following questions and tutor what the student needs:
1. Do you have any homework that I can help you with today?
2. Do you have a quiz, test, or exam this week I can help you prepare for?
3. Do you need a lesson on a particular concept your teacher taught that you did not understand?
4. What did your Language Arts teacher, math teacher, and or science teacher teach you today?
Question: Do I need a desktop computer for my student?
Yes, your student must have access to the internet, speakers on their computer, and I recommend access to a working printer to printout academic work. I recommend a desktop computer over Ipads and other devices.
Do you do academic assessments of your students?
Yes, my students do continuous academic assessments in math and English grammar to determine the student’s skills in the subject being tutored. The continuous academic assessment allows us to adjust your student’s academic tutoring to fit their needs.
Question: Do you tutor ELA?
After a careful assessment of the student’s English grammar skills, the student is taught by the master tutor, Dr. Kevin L. Powell, using the Glencoe Language Arts English Grammar and Composition Handbook with complete assessment questions in each chapter based on the reading level of the student. In addition, the student will begin studying and incorporating 5,014 SAT vocabulary words for reading comprehension. The student is continuously tested to measure their academic progress. The student is taught English composition (writing and structure).
4th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
5th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
6th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
7th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
8th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
Dr. Kevin L. Powell tutors and teaches 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th mathematics strictly from the textbooks, and remedial 3rd grade Saxon math.
In 2026, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) 4th Grade math curriculum is grounded in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS). The district primarily uses EnVision Mathematics (from Savvas Learning Company) as its core instructional resource, supplemented by digital platforms like IXL and Illustrative Mathematics.
Core Standards and Focus Areas
The curriculum for 4th graders focuses on three critical advancements from earlier grades:
Multi-Digit Arithmetic: Students develop fluency with multi-digit multiplication (up to four digits by one digit, or two digits by two digits) and division involving multi-digit dividends and one-digit divisors. They are expected to use place value understanding and properties of operations rather than just memorized procedures.
Fractions and Decimals: A major focus is on fraction equivalence, adding/subtracting fractions with like denominators, and multiplying fractions by whole numbers. Students also learn to relate fractions to decimals (specifically tenths and hundredths).
Geometry and Measurement: Students classify 2D shapes based on properties like parallel/perpendicular lines and angle measures. They also solve problems involving area, perimeter, and unit conversions (e.g., kilometers to meters).
Instructional Timeline (Quarterly Scope)
The 2025–2026 CMS curriculum generally follows this pacing:
Quarter 1: Focuses on Place Value Concepts (up to 1,000,000) and Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction using standard algorithms.
Quarter 2: Transitions into Multi-Digit Multiplication and introduces Fractions and Decimals, including comparison and place value patterns.
Quarter 3: Deepens Multi-Digit Division (interpreting remainders) and Measurement, including area, perimeter, and line plots with fractions.
Quarter 4: Concludes with Angles and Geometric Shapes, symmetry, and review for End-of-Grade (EOG) testing.
Mathematical Practices
Beyond specific topics, CMS students are expected to master eight Standards for Mathematical Practice, which emphasize how they should engage with the content:
Perseverance: Making sense of problems and not giving up.
Reasoning: Thinking abstractly and quantitatively about real-world contexts.
Argumentation: Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others.
Modeling: Using math to solve problems in everyday life.
Strategy: Choosing the right tools (e.g., protractors, digital calculators) for the task.
