Story Math Action Packet
Grade 4 Math
Story Math: Action Problems
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Problem 1
At the beginning of the school year, the fourth-grade classroom library had 438 books. During the first month of school, families donated 267 books for students to read. Mr. Michels wants to update the number of books on his classroom library list. How many books should be on the list now?
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Problem 2
The school cafeteria prepared 750 cartons of milk for the weekly lunch program. By Friday afternoon, students had consumed 486 cartons during their lunch periods. The kitchen manager needs to know how many cartons are left. How many cartons of milk remain?
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Problem 3
The elementary school collected 840 pounds of paper for their campus recycling drive. At the end of the week, the local recycling truck hauled away 525 pounds of paper. How many pounds of paper are still in the collection bins?
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Problem 4
The school book fair started the morning with 675 graphic novels on display. By dismissal, students had purchased 492 graphic novels. The librarian needs to record the remaining inventory. How many graphic novels are left on display?
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Problem 5
The school ordered 540 snacks for an upcoming celebration. A local store offered to provide another 375 snacks they will have available when both orders arrive. How many snacks will be available altogether?
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Problem 6
The district science center purchased 860 pairs of safety goggles for school labs. The coordinator packed and distributed 575 pairs to classroom science kits. How many pairs of safety goggles are still left in the district center?
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Problem 7
The fourth-grade garden club planted 365 sunflower seeds in the school garden beds. A community nursery delivered another 478 flower seeds for the students to plant. How many total seeds do the students have to plant in the garden?
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Problem 8
The physical education department started the school term with 650 jump ropes in storage. After packing recess bags, coaches distributed 384 jump ropes to classrooms. How many jump ropes remain in the physical education storage room?
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Problem 9
The elementary music department had 284 plastic recorders in the music room bins. The district purchased and delivered 358 new recorders for the fourth-grade classes. How many recorders are in the music room now?
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Problem 10
The school media center prepared 920 bookmarks to hand out during literacy week. By Thursday afternoon, student helpers had passed out 645 bookmarks to readers. How many bookmarks are left to hand out?
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Problem 11
The robotics club collected 476 aluminum cans during the first week of their annual drive. During the second week, families brought in another 389 aluminum cans. How many aluminum cans did the club collect in all?
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Problem 12
The school office stocked 830 blank folders in the supply cabinet before the start of the year. Teachers took 547 folders to assemble student welcome packets. How many blank folders are left in the supply cabinet?
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