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Here you’ll find all our free Year 4 maths worksheets and Year 4 maths tests, many of which are suitable for homework as well as classroom teaching.

You can use these resources and workbooks as you like; most of the KS2 maths worksheets come in pdf format and all of them are printable if you want to give children something physical to work with. But they can also be downloaded and kept, or viewed online, if you prefer to keep things electronic. 

To supplement these we also have a range of maths activities , lesson plans and powerpoints for classroom teaching which are available from our White Rose maths  page.

Many of these worksheets and maths tests are aimed at helping children improve their number work – we have mental maths practice work, place value worksheets , addition and subtraction worksheets , multiplication & division worksheets etc.

All our maths worksheets and tests come with answer sheets too, including advice from the National Curriculum (about the range of answers that are acceptable, for example), where needed.

If you’re a  parent  looking for more advice, try our  home learning  hub full of  home learning packs , tips and teaching ideas for  Year 4 Maths  at home and  maths homework .

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Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fluency, reasoning, and problem solving

Year 4 times tables worksheets, year 4 place value worksheets, year 4 addition and subtraction worksheets , year 4 multiplication and division worksheets , year 4 decimals worksheets , year 4 measurement worksheets, year 4 fractions worksheets, year 4 statistics worksheets, year 4 maths tests: all topics, year 4 maths worksheets to improve fluency, mental maths and arithmetic skills: fluent in five.

Fluent in Five worksheets provide a series of questions designed to take no more than 5-10 minutes and to help children develop their written and mental maths skills. Developing maths fluency in a key skill for children, especially in Year 4 with the newly-introduced times tables check to work towards. 

Download  Fluent in Five Arithmetic Pack (Year 4) Weeks 1-6

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for improving reasoning and problem solving skills: Rapid Reasoning

The Rapid Reasoning resource was created to fulfil the greater emphasis that a maths mastery approach gives to children’s ability to reason well. ‘Explaining your reasoning’ is a key part of maths lessons in Key Stage 2, and these free worksheets (six weeks’ worth in total) help children improve their reasoning skills. Each worksheet comes with around three questions based on Year 4 maths topics, example answers, and even step-by-step explanations to help pupils break down how to get to an answer. 

Download  Rapid Reasoning (Year 4) Weeks 1-6

Year 4 Maths Test: Times Tables

Knowing their multiplication tables is one of the key maths skills every child should have by the time they leave primary school, and Year 4 children will have this skill tested through the new multiplication tables check . 

These times tables practice tests provide a quick and clear way to help children practise, and spot any gaps in their knowledge. No more worries about getting caught out on the 7x table!

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Year 4 Maths Worksheets for times tables: Tarsia Puzzles Mixed Times Tables Pack

These times tables worksheets are a fun way to practise times tables facts and related division facts independently and develop mental arithmetic skills.  

Download the Tarsia Puzzles Mixed Times Tables Pack

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for place value: All Kinds of Word Problems

This worksheet contains ten increasingly difficult questions about number and place value. A great choice whether you want to help a child revise this topic, or give a high achiever something more challenging to do as homework!

Download  All Kinds of Word Problems on Number and Place Value (Year 4)

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model

These worksheets focus on word problems involving addition and subtraction of up to 4-digit numbers. It is important for children to experience a range of question types, especially in a topic where they may feel more confident. 

Download Year 4 addition and subtraction worksheets: Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: Worked Examples

While children will have looked at formal column addition and subtraction, there are many common mistakes that even the most experienced amongst them can make. This worksheet highlights the common errors when using formal written methods, estimating and identifying related facts for addition and subtraction calculations. 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Addition and Subtraction

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: Maths Code Crackers

Sometimes a simple set of fluency questions can be engaging. This worksheet focuses on calculations including up to 4-digit numbers add 4-digit numbers and up to 4-digit numbers subtract 4-digit numbers, all with the aim of finding answers and the punchline to a halloween themed joke. 

Download Year 4 Code Crackers: Addition and Subtraction

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: All Kinds of Word Problems 

These worksheets provide children with an opportunity to solve a wide range of addition and subtraction word problems. The problems range from missing digits to adding money and measures.

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication: All Kinds of Word Problems 

In Year 4, children are not only expected to know their times tables facts up to 12 x 12, they also need to know how to multiply 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number. This workbook covers problems involving factors, missing numbers, multiplying 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers as well as times table facts. 

Download All Kinds of Word Problems: Multiplication 

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication: Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model

These worksheets include a range of word problems that can be solved using bar models. The questions cover times tables up to 12 x 12 as well as 2-digit numbers multiplied by 1-digit numbers. 

Download Year 4 Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model Multiplication Worksheets

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for division: Short and Long Division Worksheets

Long division is one of the most difficult parts of the primary maths curriculum, and learning long division requires a good understanding of short division to start with. While a Year 4 child won’t have learnt long division yet, these worksheets include short division questions at the beginning, helping children sharpen their division skills in preparation for the next step.

Download our Free Year 4 Division Worksheets

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication and division: Code Crackers

A fun way for children to get some more practise in: every question’s answer is part of the punchline of a joke. Solve them all and you solve the joke! The questions themselves cover all of the new things pupils have learned about the topic, so it’s easy to identify where any gaps are. 

Download  Maths Code Crackers Year 4: Multiplication and Division

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication and division: Worked Examples 

Children love to be the teacher. This worksheet gives children an opportunity to check work that has already been completed, explain any errors and develop reasoning skills. The worksheet covers a range of multiplication and division topics, including multiplying three 1-digit numbers together and dividing a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number.

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Multiplication and Division 

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on decimals: Independent Recap

This small collection of four worksheets covers tenths, hundredths, and dividing 1- and 2-digit numbers by 10 and 100 – all topics covered in Year 4 maths.

As independent working activities, they are specifically designed to be completed by children even if they can’t get access to online tools, or parent support.

Download the Year 4 Decimals Independent Recap Worksheets

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on decimals: Worked Examples 

Decimals are first formally introduced to children in Year 4. This worksheet focuses on a range of topics including understanding the value of the digits in a decimal number, dividing by 10 and converting between fractions and decimals. As decimals is a new topic to Year 4, there are several common errors pupils could make and this worksheet aims to address these misconceptions. 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Decimals

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on decimals: Maths Code Crackers Year 4 Decimals

This worksheet focuses on the value decimals, ordering decimals and adding decimals to make a whole in a fun way. Children need to answer the questions to solve the answer to a topical joke. 

Download Maths Code Crackers Year 4 Decimals

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on area: Code Crackers

Area is a new and more complicated Year 4 topic, moving away from the number facts and arithmetic-based work children will have been used to from previous years. Our Code Crackers worksheet on area gives them the chance to test their understanding of this more complex topic, and have fun at the same time. Answers for all questions are included with the pack. 

Download  Maths Code Crackers Year 4: Area

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on area: Year 4 Worked Examples Area

When covering the topic of area, it is important that children understand not only what area is but what a 2-D shape is. This worksheet covers the required content for this year group while also addressing common misconceptions that can form when the new topic of area is introduced. Children will focus on counting the squares to calculate areas as well as compare areas while they check and explain incorrect answers. 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Area

Year 4 Geometry worksheets

Year 4 maths worksheets for properties of shape: independent recap.

Children have been learning about shapes since Year 1, but that does not mean the content is easy to understand. These worksheets cover identifying angles (including the names of angles and measurements in degrees), comparing and ordering angles as well as properties of 2d shapes, classifying triangles and quadrilaterals and identifying lines of symmetry  and completing symmetrical figures. 

Download Year 4 properties of shapes worksheets: Independent Recap  

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for properties of shape: Code Crackers

This properties of shape worksheet focuses on recapping all the learning from this block of work. With a range of retrieval questions to answer, children need to answer the questions correctly to find the answer to a Wimbledon related joke. 

Download Year 4 properties of shape worksheets: Code Crackers

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for properties of shape: Worked Examples

There are several different aspects of properties of shape that children need to know in Year 4. This worksheet recaps some of the key language in the topic (for example, obtuse angle, rhombus) as well as some key concepts (for example, classification of triangles, lines of symmetry), while including opportunities to develop reasoning skills. 

Download Year 4 Properties of Shapes Worksheets: Worked Examples

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fractions: Code Crackers

Finding fractions of numbers is a maths skill that becomes more and more important the later a child gets in their maths learning, but the basics are covered in Key Stage 2. This fractions for kids worksheet helps children become better at solving these types of problems without making it seem (too much) like work. 

Download  Maths Code Crackers Year 4: Fractions

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fractions: Independent recap 

These worksheets recap adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator and calculating fractions of quantities. Children will have been introduced to both of these topics in Year 3, however it is important that they have a strong understanding of the concepts before moving on to more complex fraction work. These worksheets encourage completely independent work. 

Download Year 4 Fractions Independent Recap

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fractions: Year 4 Worked Examples

The topic of ‘fractions’ is very broad. In this worksheet, the focus is on 5 different areas of the fractions block that children in Year 4 often find confusing (adding three or more fractions, finding a fraction of an amount, subtracting from a whole, equivalent fractions and counting in fractions). 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Fractions

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Worked Examples

In Year 4, children are expected to be able to read and interpret a range of graphs and tables. This worksheet focuses on reading a table, bar chart and line graph. Children should be familiar with tables and bar charts but will have been introduced to line graphs for the first time in Year 4.  

Download Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Worked Examples

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Independent Recap

These worksheets focus on answering questions about bar charts, tables and line graphs. As line graphs are new to Year 4, one of the worksheets in this pack encourages children to use data to draw their own line graphs. 

Download Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Independent Recap

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Code Crackers

This worksheet encourages children to read and interpret a range of graphs to answer retrieval, comparison and sum questions about a range of different graphs and tables. 

Download Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Code Crackers

A great way to get an overall idea of a Year 4 child’s maths learning – two tests (one arithmetic, one reasoning) of about an hour each, with answer sheets included. Please remember that children may not have covered every topic on this test, so they may not be able to answer some questions.

Download our free Year 4 Assessment Pack

Also in this series…

• Year 2 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 6 & 7 Year Olds
• Year 2 Maths Worksheets
• Year 3 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 7 & 8 Year Olds
• Year 3 Maths Worksheets
• Year 5 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 9 & 10 Year Olds
• Year 5 Maths Worksheets
• Year 6 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 10 & 11 Year Olds
• Year 6 Maths Worksheets

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Welcome to our Year 4 Maths Worksheets Hub page.

Here you will find our selection of printable maths worksheets for Year 4 children, for your child will enjoy.

Take a look at our times table colouring pages, or maybe some of our fraction of shapes worksheets. Perhaps you would prefer our time worksheets, or learning about line or block symmetry?

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Year 4 Maths Learning

Here are some of the key learning objectives for the end of Year 4:

• know and use Place value up to 4 digits
• Compare and order numbers up to 10,000
• Counting on and back in 1s, 10s, 100s and 1,000s from different starting points
• Position numbers on a number line up to 10,000
• Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000.
• Count backwards through zero and use negative numbers.
• add and subtract with up to 4 digits in columns
• add or subtract 1s, 10s, 100s or 1000s from a 4-digit number
• solve 2-step problems using addition and subtraction
• recall and use multiplication and division facts up to 12x12
• recognise and use factor pairs
• multiply 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number
• solve problems using multiplication and division
• count up and down in hundredths
• recognise and use equivalent fractions
• add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
• solve fraction problems including with non-unit fractions
• write common fractions such halves and quarters as decimals;
• understand tenths and hundredths as decimals
• round decimals with 1dp to the nearest whole
• compare numbers with up to 2dp
• solve simple money and measure problems
• measure, compare and calculate using different measures
• find the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles
• convert between 12- and 24-hour clock
• convert between different units of measure
• identify and order acute and obtuse angles
• compare and classify 2D and 3D shapes according to their properties
• identify lines of symmetry in 2D shapes
• use coordinates in the first quadrant
• translate shapes up, down, left and right
• interpret and present data in bar graphs, pictograms and tabels
• solve 1-step and 2-step problems using data in tables, pictograms and graphs

Please note:

Our site is mainly based around the US Elementary school math standards.

Though the links on this page are all designed primarily for students in the US, but they are also at the correct level and standard for UK students.

The main issue is that some of the spelling is different and this site uses US spelling.

Year 4 is generally equivalent to 3rd Grade in the US.

On this page you will find link to our range of math worksheets for Year 4 pupils.

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Coronavirus Stay At Home Support

For those parents who have found themselves unexpectedly at home with the kids and need some emergency activities for them to do, we have started to develop some Maths Grab Packs for kids in the UK.

Each pack consists of at least 10 mixed math worksheets on a variety of topics to help you keep you child occupied and learning.

The idea behind them is that they can be used out-of-the-box for some quick maths activities for your child.

They are completely FREE - take a look!

• Free Maths Grabs Packs

Place Value & Number Sense Zone

Year 4 numbers & place value worksheets.

Using these Year 4 maths worksheets will help your child to:

• learn their place value with 4 digit numbers;
• use place value models to understand how to combine thousands, hundreds, tens and ones;
• understand the value of each digit in a 4 digit number;
• learn to use standard and expanded form with 4 digit numbers.
• learn to read and write Roman numerals
• Place Value Models 4 Digits
• Place Value 4 Digit Numbers Worksheets (conversion)
• Ordering 4-Digit Numbers
• Ordering Negative Numbers -10 to 10
• Roman Numerals worksheets

Year 4 Counting & Sequences Worksheets

Each worksheets consists of a sequence which has been partially filled in. The rest of each sequence must be completed.

At this grade, the focus is on counting on and back in constant steps of a digit.

• Counting on and back by digits

Rounding, Inequalities, Multiples and Balancing Equations

Using these Year 4 Maths worksheets will help your child to:

• round a number to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000;
• use the > and < symbols correctly for inequalities;
• use multiples and apply them to solve problems.
• learn to balance math equations
• Rounding to the nearest 10 Worksheets
• Rounding to the nearest 100 worksheets
• Rounding to the nearest 1000 worksheets
• Rounding Inequalities Multiples Worksheets
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Year 4 Mental Math Zone

Here you will find a range of printable Year 4 mental maths quizzes for your child to enjoy.

Each quiz tests the children on a range of math topics from number facts and mental arithmetic to geometry, fraction and measures questions.

A great way to revise topics, or use as a weekly math quiz!

• Year 4 Mental Maths Test sheets

Number Bonds Worksheets

The worksheets on this page will help to develop children's knowledge of numbers bonds to 20, 50 and 100.

There are a range of matching and wordsearches for children to enjoy whilst developing their number bond knowledge.

• Number Bonds to 50 and 100

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Year 4 Addition Worksheets

• learn to add numbers mentally to 100;
• add on 1, 10, 100 and 1000 to different numbers;
• learn to add 4 digit numbers in columns;
• Addition Facts Worksheets to 100+100
• 4-Digit Addition Worksheets
• Money Addition Worksheets (£ )

Year 4 Subtraction Worksheets (3rd Grade)

Using these subtraction worksheets will help your child to:

• learn to subtract numbers mentally to 100;
• learn to do 4 Digit column subtraction.
• Third Grade Subtraction Worksheets to 100
• 4 Digit Subtraction Worksheets
• Money Subtraction Worksheets UK (£ )

Year 4 Multiplication Worksheets

• learn their multiplication tables up to 12 x 12;
• understand and use different models of multiplication;
• solve a range of Year 4 Multiplication problems.

Online Times Table Practice

• Times Tables Practice Zone

Understanding Multiplication

• Understanding Multiplication Facts Worksheets to 10x10

Multiplication Table Worksheets

• Multiplication Table Worksheets - 2 3 4 5 10
• Multiplication Drill Sheets 6 7 8 9
• Fun Multiplication Worksheets to 10x10
• Times Table Worksheets Circles 1 to 12 tables
• Multiplying (integers) by 10 and 100 Worksheets
• Multiplying by Multiples of 10 and 100

2-Digit Multiplication

• 2 Digit Multiplication Worksheets

Multiplication Word Problems

• Year 4 Multiplication Word Problem Worksheets (3rd Grade)

Randomly Generated Multiplication Worksheets

Using our random worksheet generator, you can:

• Choose the tables you want to test;
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• Choose how many questions per page.
• Times Tables Worksheets (randomly generated)
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Year 4 Division Worksheets

Using these Year 4 Maths worksheets will help your child learn to:

• understand how division and multiplication relate to one another;
• know their division facts to 10x10;
• begin to learn 2-digit by 1-digit long division.
• Division Facts to 10x10 Worksheets
• Divding by Multiples of 10 and 100 Worksheets
• Year 4 Long Division Worksheets (3rd grade)
• Division Facts Worksheets (randomly generated)

Using the 3rd Grade Math worksheets will help your child to:

• apply their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills;
• develop their knowledge of fractions;
• apply their knowledge of rounding and place value;
• solve a range of 'real life' problems.

These sheets involve solving one or two more challenging longer problems.

• Year 4 Math Problems (3rd Grade)

These sheets involve solving many 'real-life' problems involving data.

• Year 4 Math Word Problems for kids (3rd Grade)

These sheets involve solving 3-digit and 4-digit addition word problems.

• Addition Word Problems 3rd Grade (3- and 4-digits)

These sheets involve solving 3-digit and 4-digit subtraction problems.

• Subtraction Word Problems 3rd Grade

These sheets involve solving a range of multiplciation problems.

These sheets involve solving a range of division problems.

• Division Worksheets Grade 3 Word Problems

Year 4 Fraction Worksheets

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• understand what fractions are;
• relate fractions to everyday objects and quantities;
• place different fractions on a number line;
• shade in different fractions of a shapes;
• work out unit fractions of numbers.

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• Finding Fractions - Fraction Spotting
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• Unit Fraction of Numbers
• Halves and Quarters (up to 100)
• Fraction Number Line Sheets
• Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
• Subtracting Fractions with like denominators
• Fraction Riddles for kids (easier)

Year 4 Geometry Worksheets

The following worksheets will help your child to:

• Identify and name a range of 2d and 3d shapes;
• Draw 2d shapes;
• Use reflective symmetry to reflect shapes in a mirror line.
• recognise and identify right angles and lines of symmetry;
• recognise and identify parallel lines;
• identify the faces, edges, vertices and nets of 3d shapes;
• Year 4 Free Printable Geometry Worksheets
• Block Symmetry Worksheet
• Line Symmetry Worksheets
• Symmetry Activities
• Geometry Nets Information and Worksheets

Measurement Zone, including Time & Money

Year 4 measurement worksheets.

• Year 4 Measurement Worksheets - reading scales
• Metric Conversion Worksheets

Year 4 Money Worksheets

Using challenges is a great way to get kids to use their thinking skills and extend learning by applying the knowledge they have.

• count a range of coins up to £10
• compare money amounts
• apply their existing skills to puzzle out clues;
• understand money terminology;
• develop their thinking skills.
• Year 4 Money Challenges
• Column Addition Money Worksheets (UK)
• Column Subtraction Money Worksheets (UK)

Area and Perimeter Worksheets

• understand area and perimeter;
• learn how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles.
• Area Worksheets
• Perimeter Worksheets

Time Worksheets

Using the sheets in this section will help your child to:

• tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes;
• become familiar with both digital and analogue times;
• use the words 'past' and 'to' to describe the time correctly.
• add and subtract time intervals from times and work out time intervals.
• Add and Subtract Time Worksheets
• Elapsed Time Worksheets
• Printable Time Worksheets - Time Puzzles (easier)
• 24 Hour Clock Conversion Worksheets

On this page there are a selection of bar and picture graphs, including bar graphs with real-life data such as tree heights.

• Year 4 Bar Graph Worksheets (3rd grade)
• Year 4 Venn Diagram Worksheets

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Year 4 maths games.

The following games involve different Year 4 Maths activities which you and your child can enjoy together.

• Year 4 / Third Grade Math Games

Year 4 Math Puzzles

The puzzles will help your child practice and apply their addition, subtraction and multiplication facts as well as developing their thinking and reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.

• Year 4 Math Puzzle Worksheets (3rd Grade)

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Our Year 4 Maths Games Ebook contains all of our fun maths games, complete with instructions and resources.

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Word Problems Year 4: Fun And Engaging Activities For Your Class

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Rather than simply working out the problem, get your students to act out the problem! 

For example if your students are trying to work out this word problem: cinema tickets are £6 and 8 people are going. 

How much did they pay altogether? You could print out 8 cinema tickets and have students work in a group to figure out the cost (8 students are going to the cinema and 1 person is the cashier). 

This is a fun opportunity for your class to do some acting as well as learning how to work out year 4  word problems!

Use Manipulatives

Using manipulatives is a really effective way of getting your students to visualise the word problem that they’re trying to solve. 

Students can use anything from counters to pens! 

Using manipulatives is always fun for students as they get to use fun tools like counters or building blocks – so the activity almost feels like play! 

This gets students engaged in solving year 4 word problems!

Creating Word Problems

Why not get your students to create their own year 4 word problems? 

This activity allows your pupils to get creative and write their own problems! This way they can clearly see how word problems work and therefore will find it easier to solve them in the future. 

The students can then swap word problems with their classmates and solve each other’s work. This could then involve some peer assessment where your students will mark the questions that they created!

Make Some Silly Word Problems

Making up some silly word problems is a simple but fantastic way of engaging your students with this topic! 

Whilst regular word problems may seem like a boring task for students, sillier problems may motivate them a little more to get learning! 

Children love a chance to have some silly fun in the classroom, so this will help them to build a positive relationship with year 4 word problems.

Some Example Silly Word Problems – Year 4:

•  The teacher ate 34 muffins for breakfast and 57 muffins for lunch. How many muffins did they eat before dinner?
• There were 38 dancing beans jumping around. 7 more jumping beans joined the dance party. How many dancing beans were there altogether?
• There were 280 flowers growing in a field. A group of girl scouts came and picked 3/4 of them. How many flowers were left?        Some more silly word problems can be found here .

Think - Pair - Share

Getting students to pair up and work together to solve year 4  word problems is a really effective learning technique for this topic. 

Think – Pair – Share gives pupils the opportunity to work through problems at their own pace and explain what they think the answer is to another student. 

Students will initially think about the problem independently, then pair up and share their ideas with their partner! Explaining the solving process is really important to understanding word problems.

Student Becomes The Teacher

(I would recommend getting volunteers for this as not all students are comfortable at the front of the class!)

Why not get your students up to the front of the class to explain and work through some year 4 word problems? 

As mentioned earlier, it is extremely beneficial for pupils to explain the process of solving the word problem as it can really increase their understanding. 

Another great benefit of this is that it may help other students who are listening to their peers explain the problem solving process! Hearing explanations from a different perspective than the teacher can often be what makes the topic click!

Using Pupils' Names

Incorporating students’ names into the word problems that they’re solving is a really fun method of engaging them in the content. 

Children love when their name appears in a paper or even a book you may be reading, so this is guaranteed to be effective in your classroom! 

A fun activity could be writing one word problem for each student which has their name in it. Each student would then solve their own personalised word problem! 

This is an easy way of getting students engaging with year 4 word problems!

Draw Pictures

Why not try to make year 4 word problems a little more creative? 

Some students require visuals to really understand what they’re solving. So, get your students to draw out the problem that they’re working out!

For example, if your class is trying to work out how many books are on 3 shelves, they can draw out three shelves with the books on and count them! This shows they the problem and helps them to see what it is that they are solving.

Daily Word Problem

Getting students used to year 4 word problems is really vital to their understanding! Having them consistently complete word problems is an effective way of ensuring that they won’t forget how to solve word problems. Why not introduce a daily word problem? Get their brains warmed up in the morning by giving them their daily word problem!

A great way to keep students familiar with this style of question is to incorporate word problems into different topics, such as fractions!

Emile is an excellent game-based online resource for primary schools! 

Children will love playing on Emile and will be beyond excited to play the engaging and educational games! 

With the assess, practise and achieve model, Emile is sure to allocate the right work for each individual! 

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Reasoning/Problem Solving Maths Worksheets for Year 4 (age 8-9)

This category is all about children choosing the most appropriate method to achieve a quick and accurate answer and to be able to explain their methods and reasoning.

Problem solving: finding the missing digits in 4-digit numbers. Tricky!

Problem solving: finding the values of missing counters. Logical thinking and careful work needed here!

Reasoning about numbers on a number line and rounding numbers.

More reasoning about number and place value.

Not only do the questions have to be answered, but explanations given. These pages really show how well children understand what they are doing.

More written explanations on which operation to use and whether the question should be done mentally or on paper.

Lots of questions, most of which can be done mentally. The important thing is to explain how they were tackled.

Decide which operation is needed (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and whether a calculator, or pencil and paper are needed, or whether it can be done, 'in your head'.

Solving problems

A selection of problem solving activities and word problems.

Here are some problems written in words. Fairly straightforward as they require just one mathematical step to work out the answer

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5 pages of word problems, all involving money. Some are suitable for calculator work as they are specially written to make the process the most important factor: it is no use having a calculator if you don't know what calculation to carry out!

A range of number and money problems, typical of those found in KS2 test papers.

More number and money problems, typical of those found in KS2 test papers.

Tricky word problems involving time and money.

More word problems; this time on measurement of length, mass and capacity. These really test children's understanding of when to use addition, subtraction, multiplication or division to solve a problem.

Time problems are especially tricky, especially when finding lengths of time that cross the hour boundary. A good knowledge of the number of days in each month is also needed.

Not many problems on a page, but there is an awful lot within each question. Each is a mini investigation, which can be explored in depth.

Number patterns, remainders, number machines and much more in this mixed selection of problems.

Working out the missing value.

More working out missing values.

Using the instructions on the packet what is the maximum number of bulbs that can be grown in the garden?

Using the instructions on the packet what is the maximum number of seeds that can be sown in the garden?

Using the instructions on the packet what is the maximum number of vegetables that can be grown in the garden?

An addition challenge suitable for year 4 on.

The fish are all called numbers. Can you work out their names by solving the clues?

Investigations

More open ended activities where children choose the approach to the task.

Making rules for sequences is an early step towards understanding algebra, and an important part of Year 5 maths. More 'How would you...?' type questions as well.

How many different three course meals can Sam choose?

Investigate patterns made by placing consecutive numbers in a number square.

A great little investigation which has plenty of extension possibilities.

Fun addition investigation using the date: 22.02.2022.

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17 Fun Problem Solving Activities for Kids

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As a child, I would spend hours putting together puzzles… whether it was 3-D puzzles or figuring out a crossword. I also loved it when teachers would give the class an open-ended question and we had to work in groups to figure out the answer in our own way.

Even something as simple as playing checkers with my brothers gave me the chance to use strategy as a way to win the game. I honestly believe that it’s so important for kids to solve problems at a young age, as it helps them think critically and outside the box.

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So, Why Is It Important To Teach Kids Problem Solving?

I think these kinds of activities are so important for kids to do because it helps them learn how to think analytically and solve problems on their own. It's a great way to get kids to use their imaginations and be creative.

Rote memorization simply does not have the same effect. This type of learning is great for learning facts like historical dates, but it’s not going to help kids figure out how events in history happened and the results.

We take these problem-solving skills into college, the workforce, and travel . My ability to problem solve since childhood has certainly got me through many sticky situations while in a new city or country.

Additionally, problem-solving helps children learn how to find creative solutions to challenges they may face both in and out of the classroom . These activities can also be fun and used in cohesion with school or playtime.

17 Fun Problem-Solving Activities for Kids

1. marble mazes.

This activity was selected because it requires them to think spatially. Spatial learning will benefit kids when they start driving, riding a bike, playing sports,etc.

To do this activity in its simplest form, you will need a piece of paper, a pencil, and some marbles. First, draw a maze on a piece of paper using a pencil.

Make sure to create a start and finish point. Then, place the marbles at the start of the maze. The goal is to get the marbles from the start to the finish by tilting the paper and using gravity to guide the marbles through the maze.

Another example of a marble maze can involve using toilet paper rolls taped together to create a three-dimensional maze. The larger the maze, the harder you can make it.

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If you are not into the DIY method, you can always buy a toy maze on Amazon. A good 48 piece puzzle is the Melissa & Doug Underwater Ocean Floor puzzle.

2. The Tower Challenge

Building a tower gives kids the chance to think about gravity, structure, and balance.

To do this activity, you will need some building materials like legos, blocks, or even toilet paper rolls. The challenge is to see how high they can stack the materials without the tower toppling over.

This can be done individually or in teams. An activity like this is good for younger kids and is the building block to learning about harder topics like engineering.

3. The Egg Drop Challenge

The egg drop challenge helps kids learn how to engineer a solution that prevents something from breaking. It requires them to think critically about which materials will best protect something fragile like an egg when dropped from a height.

To do this activity, you will need some eggs and various materials such as straws, cotton balls, bubble wrap, etc. The goal is to construct a device that will protect an egg from breaking upon impact.

This can be done individually or in teams . Teams can even have a competition for the best egg drop device.

As children begin handling, shopping for, and cooking their own food, activities like this will help them understand how to handle breakable items like bottles, eggs, delicate fruit,.etc. Ideally, this is best for age groups 8 and up.

4. The Penny Drop Challenge

This activity was selected because it requires kids to think about physics and how different materials affect sound.

To do this activity, you will need a penny ( or another coin), a cup, and various materials such as paper towels, cotton balls, etc.

The goal is to drop the penny into the cup without making any noise. Begin by placing different materials into the cup and then drop the penny into it. The children should also drop the penny from different heights into the same material to see if/how the impact from a higher drop affects sound.

Group kids into teams or let them try it on their own.

Kids should make note of what type of sounds are made when the penny hits different materials. This is a great activity for kids who are interested in science and physics.

5. The Balloon Race Challenge

This activity was selected because it helps kids learn about aerodynamics and Bernoulli’s principle . It also requires them to think creatively about how to design a balloon-powered vehicle.

To do this activity, you will need balloons, straws, masking tape, and markers. The goal is to design a balloon-powered vehicle that can travel a distance of at least 10 feet. Kids can begin this activity by sketching out their designs on paper.

After they have a basic design, they can begin building their vehicle from various materials. Then kids can explain why they think the balloon traveled or did not travel as far as it did.

6. The Marshmallow Challenge

Marshmallows are not only delicious, but they are also soft and malleable. So kids can have fun using it for some construction projects.

This activity was selected because it requires kids to think creatively about how to build a structure using limited materials. It also helps them learn about engineering and work as a team.

To do this activity, you will need marshmallows and spaghetti noodles. The goal is to build the tallest free-standing structure possible using only marshmallows and spaghetti noodles. If you don't have spaghetti noodles, use something similar like pretzel sticks.

You may even want to establish certain rules like each team can only use a certain number of marshmallows or noodles. A time limit can also make it more fun and challenging.

For more fun activities, check out our post on problem solving exercises for team building .

7. The Balloon Pop Challenge

If you remember your childhood, you probably remember popping balloons for fun at times. But this activity is different because it requires kids to use strategy and critical thinking.

This activity was selected because it helps kids learn about patterns and problem-solving. It is also a lot of fun for kids who like popping balloons. The goal is to create a device that will allow them to pop a balloon without using their hands.

To do this activity, you will need balloons and various materials such as straws, string, paper clips, etc.

8. Picture Pieces Puzzle Game

As mentioned earlier, puzzles are a great pastime – especially in childhood. Kids must think critically about how to put the pieces together to create a certain picture. It also helps them learn about shapes, colors, and other concepts.

You can take a medium to large picture and cut it into pieces. If you have younger kids, you may want to make the pieces larger. However, if you have kids closer to the 8-11 age range, you should be able to provide a challenge and make the pieces smaller.

9. Copy the Block Model

For this challenge, you can build a model out of blocks for the kids to copy. Put kids into groups and make sure each group has the same number of blocks you used for your model.

Make your model block as simple or complex as needed for your child's age group.

Set a time limit and make sure each group starts at the same time.

10. Team Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt is great for kids because they have to search for items and use investigative skills. It is also a lot of fun and can be done both indoors and outdoors .

To do this activity, you will need to create a list of items for the kids to find. The items can be anything from common household items to things you would find outside.

These types of activities can also revolve around a theme like a holiday, movie, or book. For example, if the kids are fans of “Harry Potter” you can make a list of items to find that are related to the movie.

11. Obstacle Course

This activity requires kids to think creatively about how to get from one point to another while maneuvering around obstacles. If you have outdoor space, this can be done with common objects such as hula hoops, cones, etc.

If you don't have access to an outdoor space, you can use common household items to create an indoor obstacle course. For example, you can use chairs, blankets, pillows, etc.

Begin by setting up the course and then timing each child as they complete it. You can also have them race against each other to make it more fun.

Obstacle courses are also great because kids get to be physically active while they are thinking critically.

12. Reading Storybooks

There are many great benefits for kids that read storybooks.  One of the excellent benefits is the ability to problem-solve.  When they read the stories in the books, they see scenarios that cause them to be attached to the various characters they read about. 

So, when they encounter a real-life problem, it is often productive to ask a child how their favorite character would solve that problem.  Your kids can also be encouraged to come up with various options and possible outcomes for some of the situations they may encounter. 

This not only helps kids solve various problems but become more independent as well. 

13. Ask Them Open-Ended Questions

A good way to improve a child's ability to think critically and creatively and improve their ability to solve problems is by asking open-ended questions.  It also helps them to develop healthy personalities .

There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.  In addition, the solution requires more than a simple “yes” or “no” answer.  Furthermore, it allows kids to put some extra thought into their responses. 

Here are some examples of open-ended questions you may want to ask. 

• What did this experience teach you?
• Was this easy?  What was easy about it?
• What this difficult?  What is complicated about it?
• What may happen next in this situation?
• How did you come to this solution?
• What, if anything, would you do differently next time?
• What can we do to make things more fun next time?

14. Build Various Structures with Toys

Whether wooden blocks, LEGO blocks, or engineering blocks… giving your kid blocks to build whatever their minds can dream up is fun.  In addition, it requires them to think about how they will make a structure, put the pieces together, and creatively ensure the building's function and design. 

You may also want to challenge them to build something more complicated and watch them use their brain power to make it happen. 

15. Acting Out Skits

Impromptu activities like acting out skits help kids identify problems, develop solutions, and execute them.  This process works with multiple kids being divided into teams. 

First, you will want to write down different situations, such as resolving a disagreement between siblings or dealing with bullying on the playground on a piece of paper.  Second, you will fold the paper and place it in a hat or bowl.  

Third, each team will pick a scenario out of the hat.  Finally, you can give the kids a few minutes to discuss their solution and act out. 

16. Solving Moral Dilemmas   

In this simple game, you will help your kids solve simple dilemmas they may find themselves in.  You could write down a situation your child may find themselves in and help them learn the moral way to solve the problem.   

For instance, “The cashier gave them an additional $5 change back on my purchase.  What should they do?”  Another scenario could be, “I saw my friend cheating on a test.  Should I tell on them or let it go?”  A third one could be, “I caught my friends stealing some gum from the store.  What should I do?” 

After writing down the dilemmas and placing them in a bowl, get each child to select one and read it aloud.  Finally, you will help them devise morally correct solutions to the moral dilemma. 

17. Animal Pairing Game  

This is a fun and creative game to help your kids with focus, critical thinking, and team building skills .  In addition, this activity requires an even number of players to participate (4, 6, 8, etc.) 

Before starting the game, you will want to write the names of different animals twice, each on a separate slip of paper.  Then pass out the slips of paper to each individual or team member, instructing them not to share with anyone the name of the animal they received. 

Then the children will perform activities the animals might do without talking or making sounds.  Some of these activities might include:

• The way the animal cleans or grooms itself
• The way the animal sleeps
• The way the animal fights
• The way the animal eats or drinks
• The way the animal walks or runs

The goal is for each child to successfully pair up with the other child who has selected the same animal.

How Problem Solving in Childhood Helps in Adulthood

Children are not born with problem-solving skills. It is something that needs to be learned and developed over time .

From babies who learn how to communicate their needs to toddlers who figure out how to get what they want, to children who are starting to understand the consequences of their actions – problem-solving is a process that begins in childhood and continues into adulthood.

Some of the benefits of teaching problem-solving skills to children include:

• Improved critical thinking skills
• Better decision-making skills
• Enhanced creativity
• Improved communication and collaboration skills
• Increased confidence

There are many ways to teach problem-solving skills to children. The activities mentioned above are just a few examples. It is important to find activities that are appropriate for the age and abilities of the child.

With practice, children will develop these skills and be better prepared to face challenges in both childhood and adulthood.

Final Thoughts About Fun Problem Solving Activities For Kids

These are just a few ideas to get you started on teaching your child crucial problem solving skills. Perhaps they’ve inspired to come with some of your own, or seek out others? The important thing is to make sure the activity is age-appropriate and challenging enough to engage the kids.

Problem-solving skills are important for kids to learn because they can be applied to various situations in life. These skills also promote critical thinking, which is an important life skill.

There are many other problem-solving activities for kids out there. In time, you’ll find the ones that work best for your child.  And be sure not to forget about your own needs and self-improvement, both of which will make you a better parent and mentor. Here are some useful activities for adults to get your started.

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