About this preparation
Math diagnostic test, Grade 4: Addition and subtraction word problems. 10 questions with answers and explanations. Topics: Addition and subtraction word problems, Multiplication and division, Place value and number sense, Fractions, Measurement and time. Duration: 15 min.
Diagnostic tasks
Below is the full list of tasks with correct answers and explanations. In a lesson the tutor can hide the answers and reveal them after the student tries.
1
Asya has 24 stickers. She gives 9 stickers to a friend and then buys 7 more. How many stickers does she have now?
20
22
30
40
Explanation: Start with 24, subtract 9 to get 15, then add 7 to get 22.
2
A school garden has 6 rows of flowers. Each row has 8 flowers. How many flowers are there in all?
14
36
48
56
Explanation: Multiply 6 by 8 to find the total number of flowers: 48.
3
Which number is 4,000 + 300 + 20 + 5?
4,325
4,235
4,035
4,320
Explanation: The expanded form 4,000 + 300 + 20 + 5 equals 4,325.
4
A bakery made 72 cupcakes. It sold 38 cupcakes in the morning. How many cupcakes are left?
34
44
50
110
Explanation: Subtract 38 from 72 to find the number left: 34.
5
A pack of pencils has 5 pencils. How many pencils are in 7 packs?
12
30
35
40
Explanation: Multiply 5 by 7 to find the total: 35 pencils.
6
A ribbon is 12 meters long. It is cut into 3 equal pieces. How long is each piece?
3 meters
4 meters
6 meters
9 meters
Explanation: Divide 12 by 3 to find each equal piece: 4 meters.
7
Which fraction shows 1 part out of 4 equal parts?
1/2
1/3
1/4
2/4
Explanation: One part out of four equal parts is written as 1/4.
8
A movie starts at 3:15 PM and ends at 4:00 PM. How long is the movie?
35 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes
55 minutes
Explanation: From 3:15 to 4:00 is 45 minutes.
9
A toy store has 4 shelves. Each shelf has 9 toy cars. The store sells 7 toy cars. How many toy cars are left?
29
29
36
43
Explanation: First find the total: 4 × 9 = 36. Then subtract 7: 36 - 7 = 29.
10
Which number is closest to 500?
478
512
499
530
Explanation: 499 is only 1 away from 500, so it is the closest.
