4th Grade Multistep Word Problems Test with Answer Key (Free PDF)

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This 4th grade multi step word problems test covers multistep word problems (Common Core 4.OA.A.3), with a free PDF to print.

Key takeaway: This test helps fourth grade students show that they can solve multistep word problems, write equations, and explain whether an answer makes sense.

Topic: Multistep Word Problems (4th grade)
Content: 9 questions with point values, about 45 minutes
Standards: 4.OA.A.3
Answers: On a separate page, so you can try every worksheet problem first
Format: Free printable PDF, US Letter, black and white

This test helps fourth grade students show that they can solve multistep word problems, write equations, and explain whether an answer makes sense. Also, it is worth 20 points and takes 45 minutes.

The nine questions begin with two step problems about muffins, beads, and a camp. Then, later questions ask for an estimate, use a bar model, write an equation for money left, and solve a three part peach problem. Also, one question checks a classmate’s reasoning, and the last combines multiplication, subtraction, and division. Then, show every step.

This 20-point test checks multistep word problems (Common Core 4.OA.A.3). Work alone, write equations with letters where asked, and show every step. You have 45 minutes.

Time and points

About this test

Grade: Grade 4
Chapter: Multistep Word Problems
Standards: 4.OA.A.3
Time: 45 minutes
Total: 20 points

4th grade multi step word problems test: questions

1 – Bakery trays [2 pts]

6 trays of 18 muffins.

First, a bakery makes 6 trays of 18 muffins. It sells 75 muffins. Write an equation with the letter m for the number of muffins left and solve it.

2 – Beads in bags [2 pts]

Mei has 96 beads. She puts the beads equally into 8 bags. Then she adds 5 more beads to each bag. How many beads are in each bag now?

3 – Camp cabins [2 pts]

Then, a camp has 100 campers. Each cabin sleeps 7 campers. How many cabins are needed so that every camper has a bed?

4 – Estimate and solve [2 pts]

Diego buys 4 tickets at $38 each and a snack for $17. Estimate the total by rounding each price to the nearest ten dollars. Then find the exact total.

5 – Saving money [2 pts]

Sofia saved $45. Her brother saved 4 times as much.

Sofia saved $45. Her brother saved 4 times as much as Sofia. How much did they save together?

6 – Money left [2 pts]

Jamal had $120. He spent $36 on a book and $18 each on 3 games. Write an equation with the letter m for the money he has left and solve it.

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7 – Peach crates [3 pts]

3 crates of 48 peaches. 25 peaches are spoiled.

Next, a farm stand has 3 crates with 48 peaches in each crate. Twenty-five peaches are spoiled. The good peaches are packed in bags of 8.

How many peaches were in the crates before any spoiled? (1 point)
Also, how many good peaches are there? (1 point)
How many full bags can be packed, and how many peaches are left over? (1 point)

8 – Is it reasonable? [3 pts]

Aisha says that 7 × 38 + 24 = 400.

Estimate 7 × 38 + 24 by rounding 38 to 40 and 24 to 20. (1 point)
Decide whether Aisha’s answer is reasonable. Explain. (1 point)
Find the correct value. (1 point)

9 – Juice pouches [2 pts]

Now, a snack stand has 5 boxes with 36 juice pouches in each box. The stand sells 148 pouches. The rest are shared equally among 4 teams. How many pouches does each team get?

Key facts behind this 4th grade multi step word problems test

Key facts

A multistep problem uses two or more of the four operations.
Next, use a letter for the unknown and write an equation, such as b = 6 × 24 − 37.
Solve one step at a time and write units with each answer.
Interpret a remainder by rereading the question: drop it, round up, or use it as the answer.
Check with estimation by rounding the numbers and doing the same steps.

Common mistakes with this 4th grade multi step word problems test

Students round down when everyone needs a bed. Instead, if 50 campers sleep in cabins for 6, the leftover campers still need a cabin.
Students check a classmate’s answer by recomputing it. Use rounded numbers first, then compare the estimate with the answer.
Students subtract only one purchase. Also, when a story lists several purchases, subtract all of them. Slow down at that step and check it twice.
Students stop after the first step. Next, finish the story by using the new number in the second step.

Test-taking strategy

Read each problem twice. The first time, find the story, and the second time, find the question. Repeat this habit on every problem for the best results.
Write an equation for every problem, even when you can do it in your head. Also, an equation earns partial credit.
Parents can review the night before by asking the child to solve one problem with three steps out loud.

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4th grade multi step word problems test: frequently asked questions

How much work should I show on a multistep problem?

Show each step with a short equation and a label. So, for 4 trays of 12 rolls, write 4 times 12 equals 48 rolls. Then write the next step on its own line. Also, clear steps earn partial credit if a number is wrong.

How do I use an estimate to check an answer?

Round each number to a friendly value and do the same operations. For 6 times 29 plus 31, round to 6 times 30 plus 30, which is 210. An answer far from 210 is not reasonable.

Can I use a letter for the unknown on the test?

Yes, and the problem may ask for it. Pick a letter that helps you remember the unknown, such as m for money. Write the equation, solve it, and then write the answer in a sentence with a unit.

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