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Divisibility by 4

Determine if a number is divisible by 4.
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Practice Questions

  1. Is 24 divisible by 4?
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    (A) Yes

  2. Is 25 a factor of 4?
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    (B) No

  3. Is 32 divisible by 4?
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    (A) Yes

  4. Is 18 divisible by 4?
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    (B) No

  5. Is 40 divisible by 4?
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    (A) Yes

Quick Tip
A number is divisible by 4 if the last two digits form a number divisible by 4. Or, if you can halve it twice and get a whole number.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Teach the 'halve it twice' strategy.

Vocabulary
Divisible: Can be divided with no remainder.
Multiple: The result of multiplying a number by an integer.
Common Mistakes
  • Thinking all even numbers are divisible by 4
  • Checking only the last digit
  • Confusing with divisibility by 2
  • Incorrectly dividing last two digits
  • Overlooking numbers ending in 00
Differentiation
SupportUse a multiplication chart.
ChallengeTry 3-digit numbers like 124.
Discussion Questions
  • Are all numbers divisible by 4 also divisible by 2?
  • What is the divisibility rule for 4?
  • Why does this rule work for any number?
  • Can a number be divisible by 4 but not by 2?
  • Give a 3-digit number divisible by 4.
Extension Activities
  • Find numbers divisible by 4 and 5.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to check if groups of 4 can be made from items.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense and Properties

Estimated Time

10 minutes

Skills Practiced
Divisibility 4