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Noetic Prep Guide for Grade 4

16 chapters, 200 original practice problems, two full practice tests, and every answer explained — pitched at the real Grade 4 contest and a little above.

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A Complete Noetic Study Plan for Fourth Grade.

The Grade 4 Noetic test is 20 word problems with no answer choices: your child writes each answer, with its unit. Every problem takes several steps, and the last few need a clever idea.

This guide is pitched at that level and a little above. Each chapter teaches one kind of problem, then climbs to problems at the level of Noetic’s Grade 5 samples, with two starred Challenges harder than almost anything on the real Grade 4 test.

Every answer has a picture, one line for your child, and a note for you with the most common wrong answer, so you can see exactly where the thinking went off track.

What's inside

Everything your child needs to prepare for Noetic Grade 4.

16 Focused Chapters

Money, fractions, factors, ages, travel, logic and liars, digit puzzles, counting, geometry and more — one kind of problem at a time.

200 Practice Problems

Original multi-step word problems, with the hardest two in each chapter marked for a second try.

Every Answer Explained

A picture, a line for your child, and a parent note naming the most common wrong answer.

Two Full Practice Tests

Two 20-question mock contests in the real 45-minute, write-your-answer format, with complete answers.

A Four-Week Study Plan

Three or four problems a day, with Test B saved for a timed run a few days before the contest.

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Chapter by chapter

  1. 1. Money and Fair Deals
  2. 2. Multiplying and Dividing
  3. 3. Factors and Multiples
  4. 4. Fractions
  5. 5. Measurement and Decimals
  6. 6. Time, Calendars and Clocks
  7. 7. Ages
  8. 8. Rates, Work and Travel
  9. 9. Balances and Symbol Puzzles
  10. 10. Logic and Liars
  11. 11. Order, Swaps and Circles
  12. 12. Digits and Letter Puzzles
  13. 13. Patterns and Clever Sums
  14. 14. Counting and Arrangements
  15. 15. Geometry: Area, Perimeter and Angles
  16. 16. Data, Averages and Chance
  17. 17. Practice Test A
  18. 18. Practice Test B
  19. 19. Answers
  20. 20. Contest-Day Tips

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Noetic Math Contest Prep Guide — Grade 4

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  • ✓16 Grade 4-focused chapters
  • ✓200 original practice problems
  • ✓Two full 20-question practice tests
  • ✓Every answer explained with pictures
  • ✓A simple four-week study plan
  • ✓Instant PDF download

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Frequently asked questions

What grade is this guide for?

This edition is written specifically for fourth grade. The problems match the Grade 4 contest: 20 multi-step word problems, answered without choices.

Is it hard?

Yes, on purpose. The real Grade 4 test is hard, so the guide is pitched at that level and a little above. Problems 7 and 8 in each chapter are at the level of Noetic’s Grade 5 samples, and the two starred problems are harder still; it is fine to leave them for a second try.

How should my child use the guide?

Three or four problems a day is plenty. Work through the 16 chapters in four weeks, then take Practice Test A; save the timed Practice Test B for a few days before the contest.

Are the problems original?

Yes — 100% original, written in the style and difficulty of the real contest. We never copy actual contest problems.

How do I get the guide after buying?

You'll get an instant download page after checkout, plus an email with your download link.

Is there a refund policy?

We generally don't offer refunds, but if you're not satisfied, contact us and we'll do our best to make it right.

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