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Grade 4 Bar Models Worksheets

Master bar models step by step, from basic concepts to advanced problem solving

Common Core aligned

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Learning Path

Start with Lesson 1 and work your way through!

1

Fraction Bar Models

Easy

Use bar models with fractions

Model fractionsSolve fraction problems
2

Multi-Step Problems

Easy

Solve complex problems

Break down problemsSolve in steps
3

Comparison Problems

Easy

Compare quantities

Model differencesFind comparisons
4

Multiplication & Division

Easy

Model mult/div problems

Model equal groupsSolve mult/div problems
5

Challenge Problems

Medium

Advanced bar model problems

Apply advanced strategiesSolve complex problems
6

Unit Review

Easy

Review all bar model skills

Review all conceptsPrepare for assessment

How to solve Grade 4 bar models problems

Real problems from these worksheets, solved one step at a time — the same explanations your child sees when practicing online.

  1. Example 1

    Tom has 44 balloons. 3/4 of them are red. How many balloons are red?

    1. Draw a bar for all 44 balloons and cut it into 4 equal units. Each unit is 1/4 of the balloons.
    2. 1 unit = 44 ÷ 4. 44 ÷ 4: take away 4 × 10 = 40 (4 left), 4 × 1 = 4 (0 left). 10 + 1 = 11, so 44 ÷ 4 = 11.
    3. 3/4 is 3 units: 3 × 11 = 33.
    4. 33 balloons are red.

    Answer: 33

  2. Example 2

    Tom has 511 apples. That is 7 times as many apples as Lisa has. How many apples does Lisa have?

    1. Tom's bar is 7 equal units, and Lisa's bar is 1 of those units.
    2. 7 units = 511, so 1 unit = 511 ÷ 7. 511 ÷ 7: take away 7 × 70 = 490 (21 left), 7 × 3 = 21 (0 left). 70 + 3 = 73, so 511 ÷ 7 = 73.
    3. Lisa has 73 apples.

    Answer: 73

  3. Example 3

    Emma has 6 cards. 1/2 of them are red. How many cards are red?

    1. Draw a bar for all 6 cards and cut it into 2 equal units. Each unit is 1/2 of the cards.
    2. 1 unit = 6 ÷ 2. 6 ÷ 2 = 3, because 2 × 3 = 6.
    3. 3 cards are red.

    Answer: 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Grade 4 Bar Models worksheets free?
All printable Bar Models worksheets on MyMathKid are free to download and print. Answer keys are a premium feature available with a subscription.
How many Bar Models worksheets are available for Grade 4?
There are 6 progressive Bar Models lessons with worksheets for Grade 4, covering skills from foundational concepts to advanced problem solving.
Are these Bar Models worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes — these worksheets follow Common Core standards for Grade 4.
What will my child practice with these Bar Models worksheets?
Your child will practice: Fraction Bar Models, Multi-Step Problems, Comparison Problems, Multiplication & Division, and more.