This grade 4 area perimeter test checks area and perimeter of rectangles in 45 minutes, with 8 questions for a total of 20 points.
This test has 8 questions worth 20 points. Students find area and perimeter, calculate missing sides, and solve real-world problems about fences, floors, and playgrounds. Plan about 45 minutes and show all work with correct units.
- Grade: Grade 4
- Chapter: Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
- Common Core: 4.MD.A.3
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 3 pts; Question 4: 3 pts; Question 5: 2 pts; Question 6: 3 pts; Question 7: 2 pts; Question 8: 3 pts)
Grade 4 Area Perimeter Test: questions 1–5
Question 1: Rectangle area and perimeter (2 points)
A rectangle is 12 meters long and 5 meters wide.
- Find the area. (1 point)
- Find the perimeter. (1 point)
Question 2: Square (2 points)
A square has a side length of 8 feet.
- Find the area. (1 point)
- Find the perimeter. (1 point)
Question 3: Missing sides (3 points)
Find the missing side of each rectangle.
- The area is 72 square centimeters and the length is 9 centimeters. Find the width. (1 point)
- The perimeter is 38 inches and the length is 12 inches. Find the width. (1 point)
- The area is 90 square feet and the length is 15 feet. Find the width. (1 point)
Question 4: Two rectangles on a grid (3 points)
Rectangles A and B are drawn on a grid. Each square is 1 square unit.
- Find the area of each rectangle. (1 point)
- Find the perimeter of each rectangle. (1 point)
- Which rectangle has the greater area, and by how many square units? (1 point)
Question 5: Ice rink laps (2 points)
An ice rink is a rectangle 60 feet long and 40 feet wide. Priya skates once around the edge.
- How many feet does she skate in one lap? (1 point)
- How many feet does she skate in 3 laps? (1 point)
Grade 4 Area Perimeter Test: questions 6–8
Question 6: Garden and fence (3 points)
Aisha’s garden is shown. Fence costs $4 per foot.
- Find the area of the garden. (1 point)
- Find the length of fence needed to go around it. (1 point)
- Find the cost of the fence. (1 point)
Question 7: Living room (2 points)
A rectangular living room has a floor area of 96 square feet and a width of 8 feet.
- Find the length of the room. (1 point)
- Find the perimeter of the room. (1 point)
Question 8: Length twice the width (3 points)
A rectangular playground has a perimeter of 54 meters. Its length is twice its width.
- Find the width. (1 point)
- Find the length. (1 point)
- Find the area. (1 point)
How to use this grade 4 area perimeter test
Take this grade 4 area perimeter test without notes, then grade it with the test answer key out of 20 points.
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