4th Grade Math Worksheets

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Fourth grade math worksheets practice multi-digit multiplication, long division with and without remainders, and adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Nine- and ten-year-olds should be comfortable with a full page of 15-20 problems once multiplication facts are solid.

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What 4th grade math covers

Multi-digit multiplication and long division are the year's biggest new skills, building directly on the multiplication facts learned in 3rd grade.

Fraction work expands to comparing fractions and adding or subtracting ones that share a denominator, plus an introduction to decimals.

How much practice is enough

Fifteen to twenty minutes of practice several times a week, with extra long-division reps for students who need more repetition, matches most 4th grade pacing.

How to teach multi-digit multiplication and long division

  1. 1

    Confirm facts are automatic

    Quiz multiplication facts through 12 before starting multi-digit multiplication so the new steps aren't slowed down by fact recall.

  2. 2

    Break long division into steps

    Narrate divide, multiply, subtract, bring down out loud for the first problem on a division worksheet.

  3. 3

    Use grid paper for alignment

    Grid paper keeps multi-digit multiplication and division columns lined up correctly.

  4. 4

    Introduce like-denominator fractions

    Show that fractions with the same denominator can be added by just adding the numerators, using a visual first.

Tips for parents and teachers

  • Estimate answers before solving to catch big mistakes in multi-digit problems.
  • Break a 20-problem division worksheet into two sittings if attention starts to fade.
  • Review remainders separately, since they're often the trickiest part of long division for this age.
  • These printable PDFs with answer keys work well for homeschool math blocks or classroom centers.

Frequently asked questions

How do I teach multi-digit multiplication?

Start with a 2-digit by 1-digit problem, showing how to multiply each place value and add partial products, before moving to 2-digit by 2-digit.

Why is long division so hard for 4th graders?

It combines multiplication, subtraction, and estimation in one repeated process, so weak multiplication facts often make it feel harder than it needs to be.

What fraction skills come before adding fractions?

Students should be comfortable identifying and comparing fractions before adding or subtracting ones with the same denominator.

Are decimals taught in 4th grade?

Many 4th grade standards introduce decimals to the tenths and hundredths place as an extension of fraction understanding.

How can I check my child's long division answer?

Multiply the quotient by the divisor and add any remainder; the result should equal the original dividend.