"As the parent of a fourth-grader, you may be asking yourself: " "How can I stop the battles over doing math homework? " "My child used to love to read. Now I have to force her to pick up a book. Help! " "What can I do to make sure my child is prepared for the pressures of middle school? " You may have breathed a sigh of relief when your child entered fourth grade, thinking that you no longer needed to coach your child in basic reading and math skills. But parental involvement is more important than ever for the fourth grader. Academics are getting tougher. Expectations are higher. Children who have glided through school up until now may run into unexpected difficulties. Don't worry. "How Is My Fourth Grader Doing in School? " will help you find out what your child knows, what your child needs to know, and how to work with your child to ensure success in school.