The NYST is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.
Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.
Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for grade 4 Math that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.
Domain: Grade 4 >> Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Sample Question: A group of 55 kids went apple-picking. If each kid picked 12 apples, how could you find out the total number of apples picked by the kids?
- Subtract 12 from 55
- Add 55 to 12
- Multiply 55 by 12
- Divide 55 by 12
Answer Explanation: Finding the total requires knowing how much 55 times 12 is, which is multiplying.
Standards: 4.OA.A.2
Click here to practice: Operations & Algebraic Thinking Questions on 4th Grade
Domain: Grade 4 >> Number & Operations in Base Ten
Sample Question: What is the value of the 4 in 489,002?
- 4,000
- 40,000
- 400,000
- 4,000,000
Answer Explanation: The 4 is in the hundred thousands place, which is 4 x 100,000.
Standards: 4.NBT.A.1
Click here to practice: Grade 4 Number & Operations in Base Ten Questions
Domain: Grade 4 >> Number & Operations – Fractions
Sample Question: Which symbol makes this statement true?
75/100 – 32/100 ___ 42/100
- =
- <
- >
Answer Explanation: Subtract the numerators to compare the numerator with the third fracion.
Standards: 4.NF.A.2
Click here to practice: 4 Grade Number & Operations – Fractions Questions
Domain: Grade 4 >> Measurement & Data
Sample Question: Complete the following:
12 feet = _____ yds
- 2
- 4
- 8
- 24
Answer Explanation: There are 3 feet in 1 yard. Divide 12 by 3. 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
Standards: 4.MD.A.1
Click here to practice: Measurement & Data Questions for 4th Grade
Domain: Grade 4 >> Geometry
Sample Question: Solve the following riddle:
I am a solid figure. I have no vertices, no flat surfaces, and no edges. What am I?
- a triangular prism
- a cylinder
- a sphere
- a cube
Answer Explanation: A sphere is a solid figure because it has three dimensions. It has no edges, vertices, or flat surfaces.
Standards: 4.G.A.1
Click here to practice: Geometry Questions for 4th Grade
