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Strip Diagrams

20 questions

4th - 4th Grade

Mathematics

Strip Diagrams is a Grade 4 mathematics worksheet that helps students connect visual bar models to mathematical equations. Across 20 multiple-choice questions, students identify whether a diagram represents addition or subtraction, match diagrams with equations involving parts and wholes, and interpret multiplication and division models using equal groups, factors, and products. This worksheet gives students repeated practice translating between a strip diagram and a number sentence, including equations with unknowns and multi-part quantities. It is useful for introducing or reviewing how visual models represent operations before students solve independently, and for checking whether they can select an equation that accurately reflects the relationships shown. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient review and grading.

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Strip Diagrams

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

What equation matched this strip diagram?

a)

371 + 1,203 =

b)

1,203 - 371 =

2.

What equation matches this strip diagram?

a)

346 - 187 = ?

b)

346 + 187 =

3.

What equation matches this dtrip diagram?

a)

254 + 449 = ?

b)

449 - 254 =

c)

254 - 449 =

4.
Addition or Subtraction?
a)
Addition
b)
Subtraction
5.
Addition or Subtraction?
a)
Addition
b)
Subtraction
6.

Which equation matches the strip diagram?

a)

22 + 21 + 20 = F

b)

F - 22 - 21 = 20

c)

22 - 21 - 20 = F

7.
What equation matches the strip diagram?
a)
983 - 734 = 240
b)
983 x 734 = S
c)
983 + 734 + 240 = S
d)
734 + 240 + S = 983
8.

Which equation matches the strip diagram?

a)

200 + 100 + 100 + 50 - H = 800

b)

200 + 100 + 100 + 50 + H = 800

c)

200 + 100 + 50 + H = 800

9.

Which equation best matches the strip diagram?

a)

40 - 25 + 20 = Q

b)

40 + 25 + 20 = Q

c)

Q - 40 - 25 - 20

10.

Which number sentence matches the strip diagram shown?

a)

8x6=40

b)

6x8=48

c)

8x6=48

d)

6x8=40

11.

What is the product of 3 groups of 7?

a)

10

b)

21

c)

13

d)

14

12.

Which number sentence matches the strip diagram shown?

a)

4x9-34

b)

9x4=34

c)

4x9-36

d)

9x4=36

13.

Multiplication or Division Strip Diagram?

a)

Multiplication

b)

Division

14.

Multiplication or Division Strip Diagram?

a)

Multiplication

b)

Division

15.

What is the equation and answer to this strip diagram?

a)

64÷8=764\div8=7

b)

64×8=864\times8=8

c)

8×8=648\times8=64

d)

64÷8=864\div8=8

16.

Multiplication or Division Strip Diagram?

a)

Multiplication

b)

Division

17.
Addition or Subtraction?
a)
Addition
b)
Subtraction
18.

Which equation matches this strip diagram?

a)

86 + 26 = P

b)

26 - 86 = P

c)

86 - 26 = P

19.

Which equation matches the strip diagram?

a)

1,000 + 600 = M

b)

1,000 - 600 = M

c)

600 - 1,000 = M

20.

Which number sentence matches the strip diagram shown?

a)

7x6=44

b)

6x7=44

c)

7x6=42

d)

6x7=42

Answer Key

Strip Diagrams

Total questions: 20

1.
a)

371 + 1,203 =

2.
a)

346 - 187 = ?

3.
a)

254 + 449 = ?

4.
a) Addition
5.
a) Addition
6.
a)

22 + 21 + 20 = F

7.
c) 983 + 734 + 240 = S
8.
b)

200 + 100 + 100 + 50 + H = 800

9.
b)

40 + 25 + 20 = Q

10.
b)

6x8=48

11.
b)

21

12.
d)

9x4=36

13.
b)

Division

14.
b)

Division

15.
d)

64÷8=864\div8=8

16.
b)

Division

17.
b) Subtraction
18.
c)

86 - 26 = P

19.
b)

1,000 - 600 = M

20.
d)

6x7=42

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FAQs

What does the Strip Diagrams worksheet help Grade 4 students learn?

This Grade 4 mathematics worksheet helps students interpret strip diagrams and select the matching addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division equation. Its 20 multiple-choice questions include part-whole relationships, unknowns, equal groups, and products, so students practise translating a visual model into a number sentence rather than choosing an operation from numbers alone.

How can I use this strip diagrams worksheet to teach operation models?

Introduce one strip diagram at a time by asking students to identify the whole, the known parts, and any unknown before they look at the answer choices. Then have students explain why the matching equation uses addition or subtraction, or why a multiplication model represents equal groups; use the multiple-choice options to discuss how changing the operation or reversing a relationship changes the meaning.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete the strip diagrams questions?

Watch for students choosing addition when a diagram shows a missing part found by subtraction, or reversing the subtraction relationship between the whole and a part. In the multiplication and division items, students may confuse the number of groups with the number in each group, select an incorrect product, or match an equation that does not reflect all the sections shown in the diagram.

How do I assign and grade the Strip Diagrams worksheet?

You can assign Strip Diagrams as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for checking the 20 multiple-choice responses. For printable submissions, scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to help grade responses efficiently.

How can I differentiate the Strip Diagrams worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the strip diagrams, equations, and answer choices are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while preserving its visual model and multiple-choice format.

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