Block Explorer Packet
Math Checkup
Block Explorer
Name:
Date:
Count the blocks. Write the numbers. Use < , > , or = to compare.
1 How much? Write the number.
A.
B.
2 Put the number 5,418 in the chart.
Thousands
Hundreds
Tens
Ones
3 Write < or > or =.
342
432
1,205
1,025
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Part 2
Area Explorer
Multiplication & Division Fill in the boxes
Multiply using the area model. Divide by splitting the blocks into equal groups.
4 Multiply: 14 ร 6
6
ร
10
4
6 ร 10
6 ร 4
=
5 Divide: 63 รท 3
6 Tens
Share into 3 Groups
3 Ones
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
How many in 1 group?
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Part 3
Grid Master
Fractions & Decimals Shade & Write
Write the fraction and decimal. Shade the grid to match the number.
6 Look at the shaded columns. Write the fraction and decimal.
Fraction:
10
Decimal:
0 .
7 Shade the grid to show: 0.35
Shade exactly 35 small squares
8 Write < or > or =.
Circle A: 2/4 Shaded
Circle B: 3/4 Shaded
Circle A
Circle B
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Part 4
Angle & Word Quests
Angles & 1-Step Problems Look & Solve
Read the angle degrees. Check the correct box. Solve the illustrated stories.
9 What size is this angle? Read the protractor.
0 90ยฐ 60ยฐ 0ยฐ 180ยฐ
30ยฐ (Acute)
60ยฐ (Acute)
120ยฐ (Obtuse)
10 Solve these simple quests.
QUEST A:
Sam has 3 bags of star chips.
Each bag has 5 stars inside.
How many stars total?
Write Equation & Solve:
ร
=
QUEST B:
There are 12 apples.
Share them into 4 boxes equally.
How many apples in each box?
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๐
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๐
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Write Equation & Solve:
รท
=
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Block Explorer Teacher Key
Teacher Answer Key
Block Explorer Key
Fourth Grade Math Review
Reading Level: High Support
Teacher Tip (Low-Reader Support): Have students point to each block as they count. For students with language differences, say "Hundreds," "Tens," "Ones" aloud to guide block alignment.
1 How much? Write the number.
A.
Answer:
134
B.
Answer:
212
2 Put the number 5,418 in the chart.
Thousands
Hundreds
Tens
Ones
5
4
1
8
3 Write < or > or =.
342
<
432
1,205
>
1,025
Teacher Guide & Solutions Page 1 of 4
Teacher Answer Key
Area Explorer Key
Operations Checkup
Standard: 4.NBT.B.5 & 6
Visual Scaffold: The area model splits 14 into 10 + 4 to lessen cognitive load. Ensure students see that "6" multiplies BOTH numbers. Show how partial products are added.
4 Multiply: 14 ร 6
6
ร
10
4
6 ร 10
60
6 ร 4
24
60
24
=
84
5 Divide: 63 รท 3
6 Tens
3 Groups
3 Ones
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
How many in 1 group?
21
Teacher Guide & Solutions Page 2 of 4
Teacher Answer Key
Grid Master Key
Fractions & Decimals
Standard: 4.NF.C.5 & 6
Visual Mastery: Highlighting decimal grid connections to fractions with a denominator of 10 or 100. Watch for students writing 0.04 instead of 0.4 on Task 6.
6 Look at the shaded columns. Write the fraction and decimal.
Fraction:
4
10
Decimal:
0 .
4
7 Shade the grid to show: 0.35
Shaded area represents 35/100 (rose)
8 Write or or .