Hong Kong Primary 4 Maths Test Paper (First Term) with Answers | 38 Questions, 45 Minutes
- 2026-10-27
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Hong Kong Primary 4 Maths Test Paper (First Term) with Answers
38 original questions in a local primary-school paper layout, 45 minutes, 100 marks, five sections, with a full answer key, marking notes and printable A4 pages.
What this paper covers — 38 questions, 45 minutes, 100 marks; A 16% / B 20% / C 30% / D 10% / E 24%, with a full answer key.
What this paper covers
| Section | Items | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 16% |
| B | 10 | 20% |
| C | 9 | 30% |
| D | 5 | 10% |
| E | 6 | 24% |
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Full question paper
Section A — 16%
1. 2500 × 40 = ?
2. 96 ÷ 8 + 45 × 2 = ?
3. 78 − 38 = ?
4. 3.6 + 7.48 − 2.9 = ?
5. 12 × (35 − 18) = ?
6. 45 + 35 = ?
7. 8.05 × 100 = ?
8. 630 ÷ 30 = ?
Section B — 20%
1. In 3 654 210, what is the place value of the digit 5?
2. List all the factors of 48.
3. Find the L.C.M. of 12 and 18.
4. Change 3/4 into a decimal.
5. Change 0.6 into a fraction in its simplest form.
6. The side of a square is 9 cm. Find its perimeter.
7. A rectangle is 12 cm by 7 cm. Find its area.
8. How many lines of symmetry does a square have?
9. Write 3:20 p.m. in the 24-hour time system.
10. 2.5 L = ? mL
Section C — 30%
1. Which pair of lines is parallel? Write the letter. (3%)
2. Which of the angles is an obtuse angle? Write the letter. (3%)
3. Which shape has exactly 2 lines of symmetry? Write the letter. (3%)
4. What fraction of the figure is shaded? (3%)
5. A rectangle is 15 cm long and 8 cm wide. Find its area. (3%)
6. The perimeter of a square is 24 cm. Find the length of one side. (3%)
7. Arrange 3.6, 3.06 and 3.66 from the largest to the smallest. (4%)
8. 144 apples are packed into boxes of 12. How many boxes are needed? (4%)
9. How many minutes are there from 9:45 to 11:10? (4%)
Section D — 10%
1. Which class has the most books?
2. How many more books does 4A have than 4C?
3. How many books are there altogether?
4. What is the average number of books per class?
5. How many fewer books does 4C have than 4B?
Section E — 24%
1. A book has 128 pages. Mary reads 16 pages a day. How many days does she need to finish the book?
2. A school has 960 pupils in 24 classes. Find the average number of pupils in each class.
3. A bottle contains 1.5 L of water. 0.6 L is drunk. How many mL are left?
4. A rectangular garden is 18 m long and 12 m wide. How many metres of fence are needed to go round it?
5. A poster is 60 cm long and 45 cm wide. Find its area.
6. A shirt costs $185. Mr Chan buys 4 shirts and pays with $1000. How much change does he get?
Answer key and marking notes
| Q | Answer | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 000 | 25 x 4 = 100, then add three zeros |
| 2 | 102 | 12 + 90 |
| 3 | 1/2 | 4/8 = 1/2 |
| 4 | 8.18 | 11.08 − 2.9 |
| 5 | 204 | 12 × 17 |
| 6 | 1 25 | 7/5 |
| 7 | 805 | move the decimal point two places right |
| 8 | 21 | 63 ÷ 3 |
| Q | Answer | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ten thousands | 3 654 210 = 3 millions, 6 hundred-thousands, 5 ten-thousands |
| 2 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48 | find pairs: 1×48, 2×24, 3×16, 4×12, 6×8 |
| 3 | 36 | 12 = 2²×3 18 = 2×3² |
| 4 | 0.75 | 3 ÷ 4 |
| 5 | 3/5 | 6/10 = 3/5 |
| 6 | 36 cm | 9 × 4 |
| 7 | 84 cm² | 12 × 7 |
| 8 | 4 | two diagonals plus two mid-lines |
| 9 | 15:20 | add 12 hours |
| 10 | 2500 mL | 1 L = 1000 mL |
| Q | Answer | Marking note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | parallel lines never meet |
| 2 | A | an obtuse angle is more than 90 degrees: A is about 135, B is a right angle, C is acute |
| 3 | B (rectangle) | a rectangle has 2, a square 4, a circle infinitely many |
| 4 | 5/8 | 5 out of 8 squares |
| 5 | 120 cm² | 15 × 8 |
| 6 | 6 cm | 24 ÷ 4 |
| 7 | 3.66, 3.6, 3.06 | compare the tenths, then the hundredths |
| 8 | 12 boxes | 144 ÷ 12 |
| 9 | 85 minutes | 9:45→10:45 = 60 10:45→11:10 = 25 |
| Q | Answer | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4B | the tallest bar |
| 2 | 5 | 40 − 35 |
| 3 | 225 | 40+55+35+50+45 |
| 4 | 45 | 225 ÷ 5 |
| 5 | 20 | 55 − 35 |
| Q | Answer | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 days | 128 ÷ 16 |
| 2 | 40 | 960 ÷ 24 |
| 3 | 900 mL | 0.9 L = 900 mL |
| 4 | 60 m | (18 + 12) × 2 |
| 5 | 2700 cm² | 60 × 45 |
| 6 | $260 | 185 × 4 = 740 1000 − 740 |
Four most common losses
- Comparing decimals by counting digits (thinking 3.06 > 3.6).
- Mixing up H.C.F. and L.C.M.
- Reading a bar chart without lining the bar up with the axis.
How to use this paper
Sit the paper in one go (45 minutes), then mark it immediately and log every wrong item; redo those items a week later.
Parent FAQ
Which year is this paper for?
Primary 4, first term. The layout follows a local primary-school paper; every question is original and is not any school’s examination paper.
Primary 4, first term. The layout follows a local primary-school paper; every question is original and is not any school’s examination paper.
Are answers included?
Yes. The answer key gives the answer, the working and the marking notes for every item; Section E also states the 1%/1%/1%/1% mark scheme.
Yes. The answer key gives the answer, the working and the marking notes for every item; Section E also states the 1%/1%/1%/1% mark scheme.
Can I print it?
Yes — two buttons: the paper only (5 pages) or the paper with answers. Both are also downloadable as PDF.
Yes — two buttons: the paper only (5 pages) or the paper with answers. Both are also downloadable as PDF.
All questions are original TutorZone questions in a local primary-school paper layout. This is not any school’s examination paper.


