10 Most Common 4th Grade STAAR Math Questions
TL;DR: Want to know what shows up on 4th grade STAAR Math year after year? Texas tests certain patterns again and again, and these 10 questions capture them. They are the perfect quick check before test day. Work through them with your child, talk about the reasoning behind any misses, and you will spot the weak topics fast, while there is still plenty of time to clean them up before the real exam.
Key takeaways:
- STAAR Math at grade 4 follows the Texas TEKS – multi-digit operations, fractions and decimals, geometry, and personal financial literacy.
- The test is now fully online for nearly all Texas districts (House Bill 3906 redesign).
- Around 32-34 items, no strict time limit (most students finish in 2-3 hours).
- No calculator at grade 4 – a reference sheet with conversions is provided on screen.
- “Approaches Grade Level” is the lowest passing mark; “Meets” is the on-grade-level target.
10 Sample 4th Grade STAAR Math Practice Questions
In the model below, what decimal is represented by the shaded part of the square? (The square is divided into \(100\) equal parts and \(92\) of them are shaded.)
\(0.092\)
\(0.92\)
\(\frac{92}{100}\)
\(9.2\)
Show answer and explanation
C
The model is divided into 100 equal parts. We shade 92 parts that it’s equal to \(\frac{92}{100}\) or 0.92
What is the product of \(80\) and \(34\)?
\(272\)
\(820\)
\(2{,}620\)
\(2{,}720\)
Show answer and explanation
D
\(80 × 34 =2720\)
Which list shows the following numbers ordered from least to greatest?
\(28{,}097; \space 28{,}207; \space 29{,}700; \space 27{,}980\)
\(28,097; 28,207; 29,700; 27,980\)
\(29,700; 28,207; 28,097; 27,980\)
\(27,980; 28,097; 28,207; 29,700\)
\(27,980; 28,207; 28,097; 29,700\)
Show answer and explanation
C
\(27,980 ≤ 28,097 ≤ 28,207 ≤ 29,700\)
Which number correctly completes the subtraction sentence
\(5.0 – 3.25 =\) _______?
1.25
1.75
2.25
2.75
Show answer and explanation
B
\(5.0 – 3.25 =1.75\)
For a concert, there are children’s tickets and adult tickets for sale. Of the total available tickets, \(\frac{26}{100}\) have been sold as adult tickets and \(\frac{4}{10}\) as children’s tickets. The rest of the tickets have not been sold.
What fraction of the total number of tickets for the concert have been sold?
\(\frac{30}{100}\)
\(\frac{66}{100}\)
\(\frac{30}{10}\)
\(\frac{66}{110}\)
Show answer and explanation
B
Add adult tickets and children’s tickets that have been sold.
\(\frac{26}{100}+\frac{4}{10}=\frac{26 + 40}{100}=\frac{66}{100}\)
Mia has a group of shapes. Each shape in her group has at least one set of parallel sides. Each shape also has at least one set of perpendicular sides. Which group could be Mia’s group of shapes?
Show answer and explanation
D
The trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides.
The second and third shape has perpendicular sides.
There are 86 students from Riddle Elementary School at the library on Monday. The other 32 students in the school are practicing in the classroom. Which number sentence shows the total number of students in Riddle Elementary School?
\(86 + 32\)
\(86 -32\)
\(86 × 32\)
\(86 ÷ 32\)
Show answer and explanation
A
Add the number of all students to know the whole number of students.
\(86 + 32 =118\)
Carol is inviting 5 friends to a party. She has 40 cookies. How many cookies will each friend get? _________
Show answer and explanation
8
\(40÷5 = 8\)
Moe packs 55 boxes with flashcards. Each box holds 100 flashcards. How many flashcards can Moe pack into these boxes?
5505
550
275
5500
Show answer and explanation
D
If 1 box has 100 flashcards, then 55 boxes have \((55×100)\) 5,500 flashcards.
A stack of 7 pennies has a height of 1 centimeter. Nick has a stack of pennies with a height of 4 centimeters. Which equation can be used to find the number of pennies, n, in Nick’s stack of pennies?
\(n = 7 + 4\)
\(n = 7- 4\)
\(n = 7×4\)
\(n = 7 ÷ 4\)
Show answer and explanation
C
At a height of 1 centimeter, we have 7 pennies, so at a height of 4 centimeters, we have \(7 × 4\) pennies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s on the 4 grade STAAR Math test?
STAAR Math at grade 4 follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and tests multi-digit multiplication and long division, fractions and decimals to hundredths, perimeter and area, measurement conversions, classifying two-dimensional figures, and multi-step word problems. Texas groups the items into reporting categories like Numerical Representations and Relationships, Computations and Algebraic Relationships, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis and Personal Financial Literacy.
How many questions are on the test, and how long does my child have?
Grade 4 STAAR Math has around 32 to 34 items (the exact count varies by year). The test isn’t strictly timed – the official policy is that students get a full school day if they need it, but most kids finish in 2 to 3 hours. Your child can take breaks.
Is STAAR Math paper-based or computer-based?
STAAR is now fully online in nearly all Texas districts (the state moved to a digital-first model under House Bill 3906). A small number of students still take paper versions with an accommodation. Practice some questions on a screen so the format isn’t a surprise.
What kinds of question types appear on STAAR Math?
Multiple choice (four answer options), plus griddable items where your child enters a numeric answer using a grid, drag-and-drop, multi-select, equation editor, and hot-spot questions. Around 25 to 30% of items are now non-multiple-choice on the redesigned STAAR.
Is a calculator allowed?
No – calculators aren’t allowed on grade 4 STAAR Math. A reference sheet is provided online (and on paper for paper testers) with common formulas and conversions. Your child needs to know their multiplication facts and basic operations cold.
What’s a passing score on STAAR Math?
STAAR reports performance levels: Did Not Meet, Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level. “Approaches” is the lowest passing mark; “Meets” is the on-grade-level target. Cut scores adjust by year, but at grade 4 Math, “Approaches” is typically around 1340-1370 on the scale score.
When is STAAR Math given?
STAAR Math at grades 3-5 is given each spring, usually in April or early May. Your district will publish the exact testing window. Most fourth graders take the test on a single morning.
What’s the best way to study for STAAR Math?
Three habits help most: (1) short daily practice (15-20 minutes), (2) at least one full-length practice test under realistic conditions a couple of weeks out, and (3) reviewing every missed problem to figure out whether the slip was careless or a real gap. The Top 10 questions on this page are a quick snapshot of what to expect.
What if my child gets stuck on a question during the test?
Teach them to flag and move on. STAAR lets students skip questions and come back later – getting hung up on one problem can cost a child five easier points elsewhere. Encourage “if you don’t see it in 30 seconds, mark it and go.”
Where can my child get more STAAR practice?
EffortlessMath has grade-4 STAAR practice tests, topic-by-topic worksheets, and full study guides. The Related Lessons section below links to step-by-step explanations of the most common stumbling points – long division, fractions, and multi-step word problems.
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If a topic on this page feels rusty, these short lessons go deeper:
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