Top 10 4th Grade SBAC Math Practice Questions
TL;DR: If your fourth grader has Smarter Balanced testing coming up, these 10 practice questions show you exactly what to expect. They match the SBAC style – including a few computer-adaptive curveballs – and work just as well in California, Washington, or any other SBAC state.
Key takeaways:
- SBAC Math at grade 4 follows Common Core and is given in 14+ states (California’s CAASPP is one example).
- The test is computer-adaptive – items get harder as your child answers correctly.
- Total testing time is around 2.5-3 hours, split across two days, including a Performance Task.
- No calculator at grade 4 – fluency with multi-digit multiplication and long division matters.
- Level 3 (“Met Standard”) is the grade-level target, around 2485 on the scale score.
1- Round \(855\) to the nearest ten.________
2- Which of the following decimals 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. \(21\)
4- A football team is buying new uniforms. Each uniform costs \($24\). The team wants to buy \(14\) uniforms.
Which equation represents a way to find the total cost of the uniforms?
A. \((24 \times 10) + (1 \times 14) = 240 + 14\)
B. \((24 \times 10) + (10 \times 4) = 240 + 40\)
C. \((24 \times 10) + (24 \times 4) = 24 \times 14\)
D. \((14 \times 10) + (10 \times 24) = 140 + 240\)
5- Which of the following groups of equations are all equivalent to \(98 – 31 = Z\)?
A. \(98 – Z = 31\) and \(Z – 31 = 98\)
B. \(Z + 98 = 31\) and \(31 – Z = 98\)
C. \(98 – Z = 31\) and \(Z + 31 = 98\)
D. \(98 + 31 = Z\) and \(Z – 98 = 31\)
6- Which of the following figures shows an angle less than \(90^\circ\)?
A.
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, a 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, and 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
What’s on the 4 grade SBAC Math test?
The Smarter Balanced (SBAC) Math test at grade 4 follows the Common Core State Standards and covers multi-digit multiplication and long division, place value to \(1{,}000{,}000\), fractions with like denominators, decimals to hundredths, area and perimeter, measurement, and multi-step word problems. Items are grouped into Concepts and Procedures, Problem Solving, Communicating Reasoning, and Modeling and Data Analysis claims.
How many questions are on SBAC Math?
Grade 4 SBAC Math has roughly 30 computer-adaptive items in the main section plus a Performance Task (typically 4-6 connected items). Total testing time is usually 2.5 to 3 hours, split across two sessions on separate days.
How does the computer-adaptive part work?
The test adjusts to your child’s responses – get one right and the next item is harder; miss one and the next is easier. By the end, the algorithm has narrowed in on a precise ability estimate. Encourage your child to read each item carefully; you can’t go back to review most items.
What’s the Performance Task?
The Performance Task is a longer, multi-part problem set built around a real-world scenario. Your child reads source material, then answers several questions tied to it – some multiple choice, some short response, often one extended response. It’s where students show modeling and reasoning skills.
Is a calculator allowed?
No – calculators aren’t allowed on grade 4 SBAC Math. An online formula reference sheet is available for some items at grade 5 (volume formulas, conversions), but most computation is on your child.
What states use SBAC?
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan (M-STEP uses SBAC items), Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and a few US territories. Each state may rename the test (CAASPP in California, for example) but the underlying items come from Smarter Balanced.
What’s a passing score?
SBAC reports four achievement levels (1-4). Level 3 (“Met Standard”) is the grade-level target; Level 4 is “Exceeded Standard.” The grade-4 Math cut for Level 3 is around 2485 (grade 4) or 2528 (grade 5) on the scale score.
When is the test given?
SBAC is given in the spring testing window (usually March through May, set by each state). Your school will publish the schedule a few weeks ahead. Most students finish across two non-consecutive days.
How should we study for SBAC Math?
Three habits help most: (1) 15-20 minutes of focused practice on most school days, (2) one timed practice test under realistic conditions a couple of weeks before testing, and (3) walking through every missed problem together to find real gaps. Practice using a computer so the fourth grader is comfortable with the interface.
Where can my child get more SBAC practice?
EffortlessMath has grade-4 SBAC practice tests, topic-by-topic worksheets, and full study guides. The Related Lessons section below links to step-by-step explanations of the trickiest grade-4 skills.
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