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Key Facts: RICAS Math Grade 4 Exam
RICAS Grade 4 Math is administered annually in the spring by RIDE.
Aligned with the Rhode Island Core Standards for Mathematics (adapted from CCSS).
Calculators are strictly prohibited for Grade 4 math.
Reported in 4 levels: Exceeding, Meeting, Partially Meeting, and Not Meeting Expectations.
Consists of two sessions with 54 total items, administered in an untimed setting.
OpenExamPrep provides a 100-question practice bank as a free study adaptation.
RICAS Grade 4 Math is Rhode Island's spring state assessment (54 questions across two sessions, untimed), scored in 4 levels from Not Meeting to Exceeding Expectations.
Sample RICAS Math Grade 4 Practice Questions
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1Maya has 7 stickers. Sam has 4 times as many stickers as Maya. How many stickers does Sam have?
2A red ribbon is 48 inches long. It is 6 times as long as a blue ribbon. How long is the blue ribbon?
3A bakery sold 15 chocolate muffins in the morning. In the afternoon, they sold 3 times as many chocolate muffins as in the morning. Which equation can be used to find m, the total number of chocolate muffins sold in the afternoon?
4Leo collected 9 baseball cards. Maria collected 54 baseball cards. How many times as many baseball cards did Maria collect compared to Leo?
5A teacher has 38 pencils to distribute equally among 5 students. How many pencils will each student receive, and how many pencils will be left over?
6A farmer packed 75 eggs into cartons. Each carton holds 6 eggs. What is the minimum number of cartons the farmer needs to pack all 75 eggs?
7David has $95 to buy books. Each book costs $8. After buying as many books as possible, how much money will David have remaining?
8A school bus can seat up to 45 passengers. If 230 students and teachers are going on a field trip, how many buses are needed so that everyone has a seat?
9Which list shows all the factors of 24?
10Which of the following numbers is a factor of BOTH 18 and 30?
About the RICAS Math Grade 4 Exam
RICAS Grade 4 Mathematics is Rhode Island's annual spring state assessment evaluating student mastery of the Rhode Island Core Standards for Mathematics. Administered in partnership with Cognia (aligned with the Massachusetts MCAS assessment system), the test assesses operations, base-ten place value, fraction concepts, measurement, and geometry. Calculators are not permitted for Grade 4 math. OpenExamPrep practice questions are free English MCQ study aids with real computation items; they do not replace official RIDE practice materials or classroom instruction.
Exam sponsor: Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
44 questions
Time Limit
Two sessions, 90 minutes suggested per session (~180 minutes total); all students are eligible for extended time.
Passing Score
Reported in four performance levels: Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, and Not Meeting Expectations.
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for eligible Rhode Island public school students; administered by public school districts at no cost to families.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Multiplicative comparison, multi-step word problems with remainders, factors, multiples, prime/composite numbers, and patterns.
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Place value relationships up to 1,000,000, multi-digit addition/subtraction, multi-digit multiplication, and 4-digit by 1-digit division.
Number and Operations - Fractions
Equivalent fractions and comparison, adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators, multiplying a fraction by a whole number, and decimal notation for tenths and hundredths.
Measurement and Data
Unit conversions (length, mass, volume, time), perimeter and area formulas, line plots with fractions, and angle measurement.
Geometry
Points, lines, rays, angles, parallel/perpendicular lines, symmetry.
Preparing for the RICAS Math Grade 4 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Reported in four performance levels: Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, and Not Meeting Expectations.
- Exam length: 44 questions
- Time limit: Two sessions, 90 minutes suggested per session (~180 minutes total); all students are eligible for extended time.
- Exam / certification fees: Free for eligible Rhode Island public school students; administered by public school districts at no cost to families. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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RICAS Math Grade 4: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RICAS Grade 4 Mathematics test?
Rhode Island's annual spring state summative assessment measuring Grade 4 math proficiency on the Rhode Island Core Standards.
Are calculators allowed on RICAS Grade 4 Math?
No. Calculators are not permitted on the RICAS Grade 4 Mathematics assessment to emphasize mental computation and standard algorithm fluency.
How long is the RICAS Grade 4 Math test?
The test consists of two sessions, each with a suggested length of 90 minutes. All students are eligible for extended time.
How many questions are on the actual RICAS Grade 4 Math test?
The official test has 54 items across two sessions, including multiple-choice, short-answer, and constructed-response items.
How is RICAS scored?
Student performance is reported in four levels: Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, and Not Meeting Expectations.
Is there a fee for taking the RICAS test?
No. RICAS is a state-mandated assessment provided at no cost to Rhode Island public school students and families.