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Fourth grade

A US elementary grade for children aged about 9 to 10, one of the NAEP grades; equivalent in age to Year 5.

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NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) United States
Known as the Nation's Report Card, a federal assessment given to samples of students in grades 4, 8 and 12 to compare achievement across states and over time.
Year 5 England Wales
In England and Wales, a primary year for children aged 9 to 10.

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