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Multi Step Word Problems

14 questions

4th - 4th Grade

Mathematics

Multi Step Word Problems is a free printable Grade 4 mathematics worksheet with 14 multiple-choice questions. Students solve real-world problems that require more than one step, including equal-group division, multiplication followed by addition, combining and comparing amounts, finding remaining quantities, and calculating costs with dollars and cents. One question also checks the meaning of divide as making equal groups. The problems use familiar contexts such as pets, books, sports cards, snacks, shopping, and reading. Students must identify the relevant information, choose an operation sequence, and select the answer that matches the complete calculation rather than stopping after an intermediate step. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it useful for independent practice, review, small-group instruction, or a quick Grade 4 assessment.

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Multi Step Word Problems

Total questions: 14

Name
Class
Date
1.
Gionni counted 77 birds on the pond. 53 were ducks and the rest were geese. Then the geese flew away in 4 equal flocks. How many geese were in each flock?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
53
d)
77
2.

A pet shop is a home to 6 cats, 10 birds, 3 dogs, and 18 fish. Altogether, how many legs do those pets have?

a)

37

b)

74

c)

56

d)

4

3.
Mr. Starling wants to rearrange his closet of shoes.  There are 32 pairs of shoes in his closet.  He wants 4 rows of shoes.  How many pairs of shoes will go in each row?
a)
7
b)
28
c)
36
d)
8
4.
Tom had 114 baseball cards. He kept 10 and shared the rest evenly among his 8 friends. How many baseball cards did each friend get?
a)
15
b)
13
c)
18
d)
12
5.

To separate into equal groups

a)

divide

b)

equal

c)

expression

6.
Julia bought 6 packs of stickers. Each pack had 8 stickers. Then Julia's friend gave her 10 more stickers. How many stickers does she have now?
a)
48
b)
58
c)
54
d)
60
7.
Peggy’s parents spent $73 at the shoe store. Peggy’s shoes and her sister’s shoes each cost $24. The rest of the money was spent on her brother’s shoes. How much did her brother’s shoes cost?
a)
$25
b)
$48
c)
$49
8.

Erin wants to buy a dictionary that costs $12, a dinosaur book that costs $16, and a children's cookbook that costs $11. She has saved $29 from her allowance. How much more money does Erin need to buy all three books?

a)

$68 total

b)

$10 more

c)

$39 more

d)

$39 total

9.

Miss Rentschler buys 2 drinks and 3 sandwiches. The drinks cost $2 each. and the sandwiches cost $6 each. How much was the total cost of the drinks and sandwiches?

a)

22

b)

5

c)

8

d)

20

10.

Goldfish come in 20 bags per crate and the school bought 5 crates for 4th grade snacks. Each 4th grader gets 2 bags. How many 4th graders are there?

a)

40

b)

50

c)

60

d)

100

11.

The Lakers scored 16 points in yesterday's game and 24 points in today's game. How many fewer games did the Lakers score in yesterday's game than today's game?

a)

40

b)

8

c)

384

d)

9

12.

For breakfast, Joe bought a muffin for $1.60 and a cup of coffee for $0.55. For lunch, Joe had soup, a salad, and lemonade. The soup cost $2.75, the salad cost $7.85, and the lemonade cost $0.65. How much more money did Joe spend on lunch than on breakfast?

a)

$13.40

b)

$11.25

c)

$9.10

d)

$2.15

13.
Allison is reading a book with 99 pages.  She read 37 pages on Monday.  Then she read 42 pages on Tuesday.  How many pages does she still have to read?
a)
178
b)
79
c)
20
d)
62
14.

Walmart has a DVD movie section. In the section, it has 4 racks that each have 15 scary movies. It has 3 racks that each have 5 romance movies. There were 11 movies sold yesterday. How many scary and romance movies are left in all?

a)

75

b)

64

c)

4

d)

20

Answer Key

Multi Step Word Problems

Total questions: 14

1.
b) 6
2.
c)

56

3.
d) 8
4.
b) 13
5.
a)

divide

6.
b) 58
7.
a) $25
8.
b)

$10 more

9.
a)

22

10.
b)

50

11.
b)

8

12.
c)

$9.10

13.
c) 20
14.
b)

64

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What does the Multi Step Word Problems worksheet cover?

This Grade 4 mathematics worksheet uses 14 multiple-choice items to practise solving multi-step problems with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students interpret situations such as dividing remaining birds into equal flocks, combining pet legs, finding the amount still owed for books, calculating money differences, and determining quantities left after sales. The sequence of operations and answer choices require students to complete all steps, not just one calculation.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multi-step word problems?

Model one problem by having students underline the quantities, circle the question, and explain which operation should come first. Then solve a representative equal-groups problem, such as finding the geese remaining before dividing them into flocks, and contrast it with a shopping problem that requires several totals and a difference. Students can explain why each incorrect answer represents an incomplete or incorrect step before completing the remaining multiple-choice items independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students using all numbers without identifying their relationships, stopping after an intermediate result, or choosing an operation from a single keyword. Common errors include dividing the total birds before subtracting the ducks, forgetting to add the extra stickers after multiplying packs by stickers per pack, and confusing a total cost with the amount still needed. In the money problems, check that students align dollar and cent amounts and compare lunch with breakfast in the requested direction.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

You can assign Multi Step Word Problems as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable student work can be graded by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for reducing screen time while students practise multi-step calculations.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size around the multi-step scenarios and answer choices. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, helping students access the reading demands of the shopping, sports, and equal-group problems without changing the mathematical tasks.

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