4th Grade Math Challenge Questions

Math Challenge Questions will be posted in January 2006

If you would like to register for the contest please click here

Each week for the contest’s duration a new Math Challenge will be posted to this website. Each question will focus on a different cluster of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for mathematics.

o Week 1: Numbers Sense, Operations and Properties

o Week 2: Measurement and Geometry

o Week 3: Data analysis, Probability and/or Discrete math

o Week 4: Patterns and Algebra

*** Remember this is a mathematics communication exercise. Answers are being judged on the clarity of the explanation of the correct response. Extra points are awarded for as many correct unique methods of answering the problem.


To solve a problem above:

1. View the math challenge by clicking on a link above. (If the problem is not viewable, a message willl appear indicating when the question will be posted.)

2. After reviewing the problem and working collaboratively as a group, click the link to respond.

3. You will be prompted to log in.

4. Submit your written response. NOTE: After hitting the submit button, you will proceed to a page where you can review your answer and attach any documents or supporting materials. Attach your document here. Teams can only upload ONE attachment.

5. Log out.

Updated January 2005