P4 Fractions: PSLE Math Questions to Practise Early

AGrader Learning Centre
Oct 3
4 min read

Parents often worry that without early practice in P4 fractions, their child may struggle with the jump to complex PSLE-style word problems, leaving them unprepared and anxious. Fractions are not just another topic in primary math—they form the foundation for problem solving in higher levels. From improper fractions and mixed numbers to comparing, simplifying, and applying fractions in word maths problems, this topic recurs in countless ways.

To help ease this transition, we’ll explore why starting early is crucial, show you examples of actual PSLE fraction questions that test primary 4 fraction concepts, and share step-by-step strategies your child can use to master them.

This article will also provide parents with a five-minute read packed with tips, worked examples, and practice approaches so their child can gain confidence before taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).

Why Mastering Fractions in Primary 4 Matters

By Primary 4, students are expected to move beyond simple primary 4 fractions like halves or quarters and start applying their knowledge to more challenging maths questions. This includes:

Converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers.
Understanding the relationship between the numerator and the denominator.
Comparing fractions using common factors.
Solving problems involving total amounts, total mass, or parts of a whole.
Representing fractions with drawing models or on a number line.

If children only meet such concepts properly in P5 or P6, the learning curve feels steep, and parents may notice their child struggling to find the total or simplify fractions into the simplest form.

That’s why it makes sense to start now—with fraction questions for primary 4 that already mirror school leaving examination PSLE styles.

Why Mastering Fractions in Primary 4 Matters

Example 1: Shaded Fractions (Visual Understanding)

This style of question introduces primary 4 students to visual reasoning, making them comfortable with maths fractions beyond abstract numbers.

Example 2: Equal Concept (Unitary Method in Fractions)

(a) Haziq has the most amount of money, and Eric has the least amount of money.

8 units + 7 units + 15 units = $156030 units = $1560

1 unit = $1560 30

= $52

6 units = 6 x $52

= $312

(b) Haziq donated $312.

Answer: (a) Haziq had the most money, Eric had the least. (b) Haziq donated $312.

💡 Tip: For equal concept fraction questions, always align numerators and think in terms of units. The denominator shows the total number of parts.

Example 3: Comparing Fractions

💡 Tip: Use common factors to simplify and compare accurately.

Example 4: Mixed Numbers

Express 1.48 as a mixed number in the simplest form.

❌ Common Mistake: Forgetting to simplify the fraction.

Example 5: Fractions in Between

💡 Tip: Convert both fractions to greater fractions but with a common denominator.

💡 Tip: Increase denominators to create “space” for more fractions between.

Example 6: Shaded Figures

💡 Tip: Count the shaded parts and total equal parts carefully. Draw lines if needed to visualize equal sections.

Example 7: Number Line Fractions

In the number line, what is the value represented by A?

💡 Tip: First check how many equal parts the number line is divided into. That is the denominator!

Encourage your child to attempt these questions on their own before checking the answers. With practice, fractions will no longer feel intimidating!

How Parents Can Support with Fractions at Home

Use Real-Life Contexts
- Cut a pizza or cake and ask your child to show 1/2 or compare slices.
- Weigh fruit and ask them to find the total mass or share it into fractional portions.
Practice Simplifying Daily
- When dividing items, ask: “Can we write this in the simplest form?”
Encourage Drawing Models
- Visual learners thrive when they sketch bar models or number lines to “see” the fractions.
Start Small but Build Up
- Begin with simple fraction questions for primary 4, then transition to PSLE fraction questions with multiple steps.
Solve Step by Step
- Remind your child: break down every problem into units or parts, and never skip simplification.

Fractions may feel intimidating at first, but they don’t have to be. By giving your child exposure to primary 4 fractions questions modelled after the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), you build their problem-solving stamina, confidence, and accuracy early.

Encourage them to practise regularly, attempt a variety of maths problems, and get used to working through solutions step by step. Whether it’s understanding the relationship between the numerator and the denominator, converting improper fractions and mixed numbers, or tackling problems involving total amount and total mass, the more familiar your child becomes, the less overwhelming the journey to PSLE will feel.

With early practice, fractions transform from a source of stress into a skill your child can confidently apply across their primary math journey.

How Parents Can Support with Fractions at Home

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