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Multi-Step Word Problems Worksheets for 4th Grade

These multi-step word problems worksheets give parents and teachers focused, repeatable practice for 4th Grade learners. Solve multi-step whole-number problems, interpret remainders, and check whether answers are reasonable. Choose a fixed-seed sample or make a fresh printable without creating an account.

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    Multi-Step Word Problems
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    1. Morgan starts with 63 books, then receives 40 more, and after that gives away 21. How many books remain after both steps?
    2. Riley starts with 78 cards, then receives 31 more, and after that gives away 25. How many cards remain after both steps?
    3. Sam combines 39 books with 6 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 3 groups. How many books are in each group after both steps?
    4. Jordan combines 40 cards with 8 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 4 groups. How many cards are in each group after both steps?

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    Multi-Step Word Problems
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    1. Riley starts with 68 stickers, then receives 18 more, and after that gives away 23. How many stickers remain after both steps?
    2. Jordan packs 7 equal boxes with 7 pencils in each box, then adds 21 loose pencils, and after that counts everything. How many pencils are there after both steps?
    3. Morgan starts with 20 books, then receives 42 more, and after that gives away 31. How many books remain after both steps?
    4. Morgan packs 6 equal boxes with 6 pencils in each box, then adds 33 loose pencils, and after that counts everything. How many pencils are there after both steps?

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    Multi-Step Word Problems
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    1. Taylor combines 200 blocks with 90 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 10 groups. How many blocks are in each group after both steps?
    2. Taylor combines 144 stickers with 16 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 8 groups. How many stickers are in each group after both steps?
    3. Jordan packs 11 equal boxes with 3 stickers in each box, then adds 20 loose stickers, and after that counts everything. How many stickers are there after both steps?
    4. Morgan starts with 76 shells, then receives 32 more, and after that gives away 13. How many shells remain after both steps?

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Situation routine

Read, model, solve in context.

Underline what is known, state what is being asked, and write one equation for each required step.

Question lens

Solve multi-step whole-number problems, interpret remainders, and check whether answers are reasonable.

  1. 01

    State what is known and what the question asks.

  2. 02

    Choose an operation for a reason and record the model.

  3. 03

    Solve, then answer with the unit or context restored.

01Problem

Morgan starts with 63 books, then receives 40 more, and after that gives away 21. How many books remain after both steps?

02 · Answer82
03 · Check

Underline what is known, state what is being asked, and write one equation for each required step. This example supports the page objective: Solve multi-step whole-number problems, interpret remainders, and check whether answers are reasonable.

Teacher sequence

Introduce, model, practice, inspect

Move through the sequence vertically. Each step has a distinct classroom decision rather than a hidden swipe panel.

  1. Introduce

    Set one visible purpose

    • Ask the learner to identify known quantities, the question, and a reasonable operation. For this multi-step word problems set, begin without a timer.
  2. Model

    Demonstrate the situation model

    • Underline what is known, state what is being asked, and write one equation for each required step.
  3. Practice

    Assign the focused set

    • Require an equation, labeled work, and a sentence that answers the question. Regenerate only when the learner is ready for another arrangement of the same objective.
  4. Inspect

    Use errors to choose the next move

    • Choosing an operation from a keyword without understanding the situation. Watch for this specifically during multi-step word problems practice.
    • Giving an unlabeled number that does not answer the stated question. Use the worked correction as the next teaching example.
Standards reference

Skill alignment

Alignment labels identify the primary skill practiced. A worksheet is supplemental practice and does not assess every part of a standard.

System
Common Core
Standard
4.OA.A.3
Match
primary alignment
Reference
Common Core State Standards Initiative — Mathematics Standards
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Frequently asked questions

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  1. What does this 4th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems worksheet practice?
    Finding

    Solve multi-step whole-number problems, interpret remainders, and check whether answers are reasonable.

  2. How should adults use the Multi-Step Word Problems printable?
    Finding

    Start with one untimed set, review the learner's strategy, and use the answer key to discuss errors. Generate a new fixed-seed set only after the current skill is understood.

  3. Does the Multi-Step Word Problems download include answers?
    Finding

    Yes. The free PDF can include an appended answer key, or the answer key can be downloaded separately for adult use.

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