Grade 4 Math Worksheets
Free printable worksheets for fourth graders. Master multi-digit multiplication and division, work with fractions and decimals, and explore geometry.
Start Grade 4 Quiz →What Your Fourth Grader Will Learn
Grade 4 builds sophisticated mathematical thinking. Students tackle multi-digit multiplication and long division, deepen their understanding of fractions, begin working with decimals, and explore measurement conversions and geometry. Fourth grade is where computational fluency meets conceptual understanding.
Multi-Digit Multiplication
Students progress from simple times tables to multiplying 2-digit by 2-digit numbers (like 23 × 47) and larger. They learn the standard algorithm with regrouping and understand place value deeply. Problems might include multiplying 3-digit by 1-digit (456 × 7) and real-world applications requiring multi-step calculations.
Long Division
Fourth graders learn the long division algorithm for dividing multi-digit numbers by 1-digit divisors (like 784 ÷ 7) and begin working with remainders. They understand quotients, divisors, and dividends, and check their work using multiplication. This foundational skill is critical for all future math.
Fractions & Equivalent Fractions
Building on Grade 3 foundations, students add and subtract fractions with like denominators, compare fractions with different denominators using benchmarks (1/2, 1, 0), and understand equivalent fractions more deeply. They convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions and solve word problems involving fractions.
Decimals Introduction
Fourth grade introduces decimal notation as an extension of place value. Students understand tenths and hundredths (0.7, 0.45), compare decimals, and connect decimals to fractions (0.5 = 1/2, 0.25 = 1/4). They add and subtract decimals with the same number of decimal places, often in money contexts.
Measurement & Conversion
Students convert between measurement units within the same system: feet to inches, meters to centimeters, kilograms to grams. They solve problems involving perimeter and area of rectangles and understand the concept of measurement precision. Real-world applications make these skills practical and memorable.
Geometry & Angles
Fourth graders classify 2D shapes by their properties (parallel sides, perpendicular lines, angles), identify and measure angles using a protractor, and understand lines of symmetry. They explore geometric patterns and solve problems involving area and perimeter.
Effective Practice Strategies for Fourth Graders
📐 Show Your Work
Encourage students to write out each step in multi-digit operations. This builds organization skills and makes errors easier to find and fix.
🔍 Estimate First
Before calculating 47 × 23, estimate: "about 50 × 20 = 1,000." After solving, check if your answer (1,081) is reasonable.
🎨 Use Visual Models
Draw area models for multiplication, number lines for fractions, and diagrams for word problems. Visual representations deepen understanding.
🔄 Practice Mental Math
Build number sense with quick mental calculations: 25 × 4, 48 ÷ 6, or adding 2.5 + 3.75. Mental math builds confidence and speed.
Aligned with Grade 4 Standards
Our Grade 4 worksheets comprehensively cover Common Core State Standards for fourth grade mathematics:
- 4.NBT.B.5: Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number using strategies based on place value
- 4.NBT.B.6: Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors
- 4.NF.A.1: Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n×a)/(n×b) by using visual fraction models
- 4.NF.B.3: Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b
- 4.NF.C.6: Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
- 4.MD.A.3: Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems