FREE 4th Grade MEAP Math Practice Test
TL;DR: Michigan replaced MEAP with M-STEP back in 2014, but the question style and Common Core content are basically the same. This free MEAP-style practice test gives your 4th grader 20 real-style questions to work through. Time it loosely, sit together for the explanations, and you’ll both leave the table knowing which topics need a little more attention before the real spring test.
Key takeaways:
- This practice set has 20 questions modeled on Michigan’s grade 4 math test.
- MEAP was retired in 2014 and replaced by M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress).
- M-STEP Grade 4 math has about 40-50 questions in 2-3 sessions, online format.
- Calculators are NOT allowed on the Grade 4 M-STEP.
- 4 performance levels: Not Proficient, Partially Proficient, Proficient, Advanced.
For this practice test, we’ve selected 20 real questions from past exams for your student’s MEAP Practice test. Your student will have the chance to try out the most common 4th Grade MEAP Math questions. For every question, there is an in-depth explanation of how to solve the question and how to avoid mistakes next time.
Use our free 4th Grade MEAP Math practice tests and study resources (updated for 2026) to help your students ace the 4th Grade MEAP Math test! Make sure to follow some of the related links at the bottom of this post to get a better idea of what kind of mathematics questions students need to practice.
10 Sample 4th Grade MEAP Math Practice Questions
1- Nicole has 6 quarters, 9 dimes, and 11 pennies. How much money does Jamie have?
A. 150 pennies
B. 240 pennies
C. 251 pennies
D. 281 pennies
2- Jeb paid $72 for a magazine subscription. If he is paying $4 for each issue of the magazine, how many issues of the magazine will he receive?
A. 18
B. 20
C. 22
D. 24
3- What is the perimeter of the triangle?
A. 27 inches
B. 31 inches
C. 43 inches
D. 192 inches
4- The figure below shows a diagram of a reading room.
A. 6 ft
B. 12 ft
C. 20 ft
D. 50 ft
5- Which triangle has one obtuse angle?
A.
B.
C.
D.
6- A building is 36 feet high. What is the height of the building in yards?
A. 1 yard
B. 3 yard
C. 12 yard
D. 108 yard
7- The sum of A and B equals 35. If A \(= 16\), which equation can be used to find the value of B?
A. \(B – 16 = 35\)
B. \(B + 16 = 35\)
C. \(A + 16 = 35\)
D. \(A – 16 = 35\)
8- Which number is represented by \(A\)?
\(9 × A = 108\)
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
9- A straight line measures 180\(^\circ\). A straight line and a triangle are touching as shown in the figure below.
What is the value of A in the figure?
A. 64
B. 84
C. 90
D. 96
10- What is the perimeter of this shape?
A. 14
B. 48
C. 18
D. 16
11- The temperature on Sunday at 12:00 PM was 76\(^\circ\)F. Low temperature on the same day was 24\(^\circ\)F cooler. Which temperature is closest to the low temperature on that day?
A. 76\(^\circ\)F
B. 52\(^\circ\)F
C. 51\(^\circ\)F
D. 75\(^\circ\)F
12- The number 47.06 can be expressed as _________
A. \((4 × 10) + (7 × 1) + (6 × 0.01)\)
B. \((4 × 10) + (7 × 1) + (6 × 0.1)\)
C. \((4 × 1) + (7 × 1) + (0 × 1) + (6 × 1)\)
D. \((4 × 10) + (7 × 1) + (0 × 10) + (6 × 100)\)
13- There are 365 days in a year, and 24 hours in a day. How many hours are in a year?
A. 2190
B. 7440
C. 7679
D. 8760
14- On Saturday Lily was a referee at 3 soccer games. She arrived at the soccer field 15 minutes before the first game. Each game lasted for \(\frac{11}{2}\) hours. There were 5 minutes between each game. Lily left 10 minutes after the last game. How long, in minutes, was Lily at the soccer field?
A. 300 minutes
B. 305 minutes
C. 480 minutes
D. 485 minutes
15- Which shape shows a line of symmetry?
A.
B.
C.
D.
16- Which fraction has the least value?
A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{3}{8}\)
C. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
D. \(\frac{9}{16}\)
17- Lisa has 336 pastilles. She wants to put them in boxes of 12 pastilles. How many boxes does he need?
A. 20
B. 22
C. 24
D. 28
18- What is the volume of the cube?
19- To what number is the arrow pointing?
A. 26
B. 28
C. 30
D. 33
20- What mixed number is shown by the shaded rectangles?
A. \(3\frac{1}{2}\)
B. \(4\frac{1}{2}\)
C. 3
D. 4
Best 4th Grade MEAP Math Prep Resource for 2026
Answers:
1- C
\(6\) quarters \(= 6 × 25\) pennies \(=150\) pennies
\(9\) dimes \(= 9 ×10 \)Pennies \(= 90\) pennies
In total Nicole has 251 pennies
2- A
\(1\) issue\(= $4\)
How many issue? \(= $72\)
\($72 ÷ $4= 18\) issue
3- C
Use perimeter of triangle formula.
\(P = a + b + c\)
\(P = 12 + 15 + 16 = 43\) inches
4- C
Use perimeter of rectangle formula.
\(P = 2(L + W)\)
\(60 = 2(10+W) ⇒ 2W = 40 ⇒ W = 20 \)Feet
5- B
An obtuse triangle is one with one obtuse angle (greater than 90\(^\circ\)) and two acute angles. Since a triangle’s angles must sum to 180\(^\circ\), no triangle can have more than one obtuse angle.
6- C
\(1\) foot \(= 0.333 \)Yard
So \(36\) foot \(= 12\) yards \((36 × 0.33)\)
7- B
The sum of \(A\) and \(B\) equals \(35: A + B = 35\), if \(A = 16\) we have \(16 +B = 35\)
8- D
\(A = 108 ÷ 9 = 12\)
9- B
Sum of these three angle are 180\(^\circ\).
\(A^\circ + 80^\circ + 16^\circ = 180^\circ\)
\(A^\circ =180^\circ – 96^\circ = 84^\circ\)
10- C
Use perimeter of trapezoid formula.
\(P = a + b + c + d\)
\(P = 2+ 6 + 2+ 8 =18\)
11- B
Low temperature is 24\(^\circ\)F cooler than the temperature at 12:00 PM that is 76of, that means low temperature is 52\(^\circ\)F (76\(^\circ\)F \(-\) 24\(^\circ\)F) that is close to choice B
12- A
\((4 × 10) + (7 × 1) + (6 × 0.01) = 40 + 7 + 0.06 = 47.06\)
13- D
1 year \(=\) 365 days, 1 day \(=\) 24 hours
1 year \(=\) 365 × 24
1 year \(=\) 8,760
14- B
Each game = \(\frac{11}{2}\) hours = 90 minutes so 3 games = \(\frac{41}{2}\) hours = 270 minutes
5minutes between each game, so there is 10 minutes in total between 3 games.
She arrives 15 minutes before first game and left 10 minutes after the last game.
In total she was \(270+10+15+10 =305\) minutes at the soccer field.
15- A
You can find if a shape has a Line of Symmetry by folding it. When the folded part sits perfectly on top (all edges matching), then the fold line is a Line of Symmetry. Here the first shape shows a line of symmetry.
16- B
Find the least common denominator (LCD), then rewriting each term as an equivalent fraction with the LCD. Then we compare the numerators of each fraction and put them in correct order from least to greatest or greatest to least.
LCD of 2, 8, 4 and 16 is 16. Rewrite the input fractions as equivalent fractions using the LCD:
A. \(\frac{8}{16}\)
B. \(\frac{6}{16}\)
C. \(\frac{12}{16}\)
D. \(\frac{9}{16}\)
So choice B has the least value.
17- D
12 pastilles\(=\) 1 box
336 pastilles\(=\) (\(336 ÷12 = 28\)) boxes
18- 64
Use volume of cube formula:
V\(=a^3\)
V\(=4^3 =64\)
19- C
Arrow shows exactly the middle of two numbers 25 and 35, so the answer is 30
20- A
This shape shows 3 complete shaded triangles and a half of a triangle that is equal to \(3\frac{1}{2}\)
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For structured prep alongside this practice test, the Common Core Mathematics Workbook for Grade 4 covers every Michigan K-12 math standard with worked examples your child can follow on their own. For multiple full-length timed practice tests, see the Grade 4 Math Practice Tests bundle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 4th grade M-STEP?
The M-STEP is Michigan’s state test, which replaced the older MEAP. Fourth graders take it each spring in English language arts and math, online, with question types such as multiple choice, drag-and-drop and short typed answers. MEAP-style practice still works well because the 4th grade math topics, like multi-digit multiplication and fractions, have not changed.
What is on the 4th grade M-STEP math test?
The 4th grade M-STEP math test covers place value to 1,000,000, multi-digit multiplication and division, equivalent fractions, adding fractions with like denominators, decimals to hundredths, angles, and measurement word problems such as money. For example, 6 quarters, 9 dimes and 11 pennies equal 150 + 90 + 11 = 251 cents. Calculators are not allowed at this grade.
Is there an M-STEP 4th grade practice test?
Yes. Michigan posts online M-STEP practice tests so students can try the testing tools, and a free 20-question MEAP-style practice test gives extra content practice with explanations. Have your fourth grader work through it with a loose time limit, then review each missed question together and spend the next week on those topics.
What should a 4th grader know in math?
By the end of 4th grade, students should multiply up to a four-digit number by a one-digit number, multiply two two-digit numbers, and divide with remainders, such as 72 ÷ 5 = 14 R2. They should find equivalent fractions, add and subtract fractions with like denominators, write decimals like 0.75 as 75/100, and measure angles in degrees. These skills form most of the Michigan grade 4 test.
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