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4th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems worksheets

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Multi-Step Word Problems

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Read the problem. Write the answer on the line.

Theo packs 5 boxes with 9 ribbons in each box, then adds 13 loose ribbons. How many ribbons are there in all?
There are 142 cones. Jada puts 20 cones in each of 6 boxes. How many cones are left?
Zara buys 7 notebooks for $6 each and pays with $60. How many dollars of change does Zara get?
Kofi reads 13 pages a day for 7 days. Raj reads 9 pages a day for 3 days. How many more pages did Kofi read than Raj?
Jin is one of 3 friends who share 36 cones equally. Jin gives away 5 cones. How many cones does Jin have now?
Finn has $17. Finn buys 3 packs of stickers for $3 each. How many dollars does Finn have left?

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About this worksheet

A multi-step word problem needs two or three calculations in the right order. Each sheet has six separate problems, such as packing boxes and adding loose items, finding change, or sharing equally and giving some away. Your child writes the final answer on the line after each problem.

What your child will learn

Break a story into steps
Use all four operations with whole numbers
Check that the answer fits the story

Common Core standard: 4.OA.A.3

Worked example

9 boxes with 23 pencils each, plus 8 loose pencils: 9 × 23 = 207, then 207 + 8 = 215.

Common mistake

Stopping after the first step, or using the wrong operation for the second step.

Helpful hint

Find what you can first, write it down, then use it for the next step.

Next skill: Number Patterns Earlier: Multiplicative Comparisons

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with multi-step word problems?

Stopping after the first step, or using the wrong operation for the second step.

How can I help my child with multi-step word problems?

Find what you can first, write it down, then use it for the next step.

Are these 4th grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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