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4.88 Distinguish Multiplicative Comparison from Additive Comparison Worksheet

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This Grade 4 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 4.88 Distinguish Multiplicative Comparison from Additive Comparison. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Given a situation description, select whether it represents a multiplicative comparison or an additive comparison. (CCSS 4.OA.A.1; CCSS 4.OA.A.2)

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Grade 4

Subject

Math

Domain

Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

If a small box holds n nails, then 7 identical boxes hold 7n nails. Does 7n describe an additive or multiplicative comparison?

AAdditive comparison (a fixed amount more or less)

BMultiplicative comparison (a times-as-many relationship)

CAdditive comparison (difference)

DMultiplicative comparison (scale factor)

Solution & Explanation:7n means 7 times as many nails. That is multiplicative.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

If q is the number of quarters in a jar, then the number of pennies is q + 18. Is q + 18 an additive or multiplicative comparison?

AAdditive comparison (a fixed amount more or less)

BMultiplicative comparison (a times-as-many relationship)

CAdditive comparison (difference)

DMultiplicative comparison (scale factor)

Solution & Explanation:Adding 18 shows a fixed difference, which is additive.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A phone screen is 2 times as wide as a music player's screen. Is this relationship additive or multiplicative?

AAdditive comparison (a fixed amount more or less)

BMultiplicative comparison (a times-as-many relationship)

CAdditive comparison (difference)

DMultiplicative comparison (scale factor)

Solution & Explanation:Two times as wide uses a factor of 2, so it is multiplicative.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 4.88 (Distinguish Multiplicative Comparison from Additive Comparison).