Top 10 4th Grade PARCC Math Practice Questions
TL;DR: PARCC is retired in nearly every state, but its practice questions are still gold for prep. The Common Core standards behind it now power NJSLA, MCAP, IAR, MCAS, and most other state tests your child might face. Try these 10 with your fourth grader and you will get a clean honest read on where they stand, plus a feel for the kinds of questions modern Common Core tests keep coming back to.
Key takeaways:
- PARCC was retired by 2019; New Jersey switched to NJSLA, Maryland to MCAP, Illinois to IAR.
- Successor tests still use Common Core, so PARCC-style practice transfers cleanly.
- Most successors mix selected-response, drag-and-drop, equation builder, and constructed-response items.
- No calculator at grade 4 across any of the successor tests – mental fluency matters.
- Spring testing windows (March-May) with most math sections split over two days.
1- Round \(855\) to the nearest ten. ______
2- Which decimal is equivalent to \(\frac{12}{100}\)?
A. \(0.12\)
B. \(1.2\)
C. \(0.012\)
D. \(12.0\)
3- How many weeks are in \(28\) days?
A. \(4\)
B. \(7\)
C. \(14\)
D. \(28\)
4- A football team needs to buy \(14\) uniforms. Each uniform costs \($24\). Which expression shows the total cost of the uniforms?
A. \((24+10)\times(24+4)\)
B. \(24+14\)
C. \((24\times10)+(24\times4)\)
D. \(24\times10\times4\)
5- Which equation is equivalent to \(98-31=Z\)?
A. \(Z-98=31\)
B. \(31-98=Z\)
C. \(98-Z=31\)
D. \(Z-31=98\)
6- Look at the angle shown above. Which of the following best describes the measure of the angle?
A. \(45^\circ\)
B. \(90^\circ\)
C. \(180^\circ\)
D. \(240^\circ\)
7- Ella described a number using these clues:
Three-digit odd numbers that have a 6 in the hundreds place and a 3 in the tens place
Which number could fit Ella’s description?
A. 627
B. 637
C. 632
D. 636
8- Tam has 390 cards. He wants to put them in boxes of 30 cards. How many boxes does he need?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
9- If this clock shows a time in the morning, what time was it 6 hours and 30 minutes ago?
A. 07:45 AM
B. 05:45 AM
C. 07:45 PM
D. 05:45 PM
10- Use the table below to answer the question.
The students in the fourth-grade class voted for their favorite sport. Which bar graph shows the results of the student’s votes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Answers:
1- 860
We round the number up to the nearest ten if the last digit in the number is 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9.
We round the number down to the nearest ten if the last digit in the number is 1, 2, 3, or 4.
If the last digit is 0, then we do not have to do any rounding, because it is already to the ten.
Therefore, the rounded number of 855 to the nearest ten is 860.
2- A
\(\frac{12}{100}\) is equal to 0.12
3- A
7 days = 1 week
28 days \(= (28 ÷ 7)= 4\) weeks
4- C
Football teams should buy 14 uniforms and each uniform costs $24 so they should pay (14 \(×\) $24) $336.
Therefore, choice C is the correct answer:
\((24 × 10) + (24 × 4) =24(10+14) =24×14 = $336\)
5- C
These: \(98 – 31 = Z\)
\(98 – Z = 31\)
And \(Z + 31 = 98\) are equal.
6- A
This angle is less than \(90^\circ\). just choice A shows an angle less than \(90^\circ\).
7- B
Three–digit odd numbers that have a 6 in the hundreds place and a 3 in the tens place are 631, 633, 635, 637, 639. 637 is one of the alternatives.
8- D
Tam wants to divide his 390 cards into boxes of 30 cards. So he needs \(390÷30=13\) boxes.
9- C
Subtract hours: \(2 – 6 = -4\)
Subtract the minutes: \(15 – 30 = – 15\)
The minutes are less than 0, so:
• Add 60 to minutes ( \(-15 +60 =45\) minutes)
• Subtract 1 from hours \((-4 – 1 = -5)\) the hours are less than 0, add 24: \((24 – 5 =19)\)
The answer is 19:45 which is equal to 7:45
10- A
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wait – is PARCC still given?
No – PARCC was retired in nearly every state by 2019. New Jersey replaced it with NJSLA, Maryland uses MCAP, Illinois uses IAR, the District of Columbia uses DC CAPE, and so on. The Common Core standards PARCC was built on are still alive, so PARCC practice questions are excellent prep for the successor tests, which use the same standards.
What’s on the 4 grade PARCC Math test?
Grade 4 PARCC Math (and its successors) cover multi-digit operations, fractions with like denominators, decimals to hundredths, area and perimeter, classifying shapes, and multi-step word problems, aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Items are grouped into Major Content, Additional and Supporting Content, and Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling.
Which test should my child actually take if PARCC is gone?
It depends on your state. New Jersey: NJSLA. Maryland: MCAP. Illinois: IAR. Massachusetts: MCAS. Colorado: CMAS. New Mexico: NM-MSSA. DC: DC CAPE. All of them use Common Core-aligned content, so the practice questions on this page still match what your child will see.
How are the successor tests structured?
Most use a two-part structure (similar to the old PARCC): a non-calculator section testing fluency and concepts, and a second section with constructed-response items where your child shows work. Total testing time is usually 2-3 hours split across two days.
Is a calculator allowed?
No – calculators aren’t allowed on grade 4 math for any of the PARCC successor tests. Your child needs solid recall of multiplication facts and basic operations. A formula reference sheet is sometimes provided at grade 5 for volume.
What question types appear?
Multiple choice, multi-select, drag-and-drop, equation builder, short response (1-2 points), and at least one extended response per math test. Constructed-response items count for roughly a third of the total score.
How is the test scored?
The successor tests report performance levels (typically four or five). Most label the grade-level target as “Met” or “Proficient.” The exact cut score varies by state and year, but most are calibrated so 30-40% of students reach Proficient at grade 4.
When is the test given?
Spring testing window, usually March through May depending on the state. Your district sets the exact dates. Math is typically given over two non-consecutive school days.
How should we study?
Three habits help most: (1) 15-20 minutes of focused practice four or five days a week, (2) one timed practice test a couple of weeks out so your fourth grader gets used to the pacing, and (3) reviewing every missed item together to find real gaps.
Where can my child get more practice for our state’s test?
EffortlessMath has grade-4 practice for many state-specific successors to PARCC – NJSLA, MCAP, IAR, MCAS, CMAS, and more. The Related Lessons section below links to step-by-step explanations of the same Common Core skills any of those tests measure.
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