Math quiz for elementary school students
Elementary school math gets harder with each grade, and in the end you start seeing problems that even adults find a bit tricky, right?
But it’s a shame to think, “I hate math” because of that.
So in this article, we’ve picked out items that are recommended even for kids who aren’t very confident in math.
They’re all quiz-style problems that are a bit different from the formulas you learn at school—puzzles you solve by thinking them through—so kids should be able to enjoy the challenge.
It might even help them overcome their dislike of math.
It’s also great as brain training—why not try tackling them together as a parent-child activity?
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Math Quizzes for Elementary School Students (21–30)
Which is the correct answer? A two-choice quiz on calculations
This is a math quiz with four levels: Easy, Normal, Advanced, and Master.
It features calculation problems in addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Each question has two choices for the answer, so pick one within the time limit.
As the level increases, the numbers get larger, but it’s not too difficult.
However, because the answer is revealed after a 3-count, the time to think is short.
Stay calm and calculate carefully.
Elementary school students can have fun, and adults are encouraged to aim for a perfect score.
A geometry problem that adults can’t solve
There will be three questions using various shapes.
Most of them involve areas, and you’ll need flexible thinking to solve them.
As we become adults, we tend to get worse at these kinds of problems, so it can be fun to challenge an adult and see who does better.
Math Quizzes for Elementary School Students (31–40)
Number fill-in-the-blank puzzle
Let’s try creating equations that lead to a predetermined answer! For example, suppose we have an equation like ○ + ○ + ○ = 20.
What numbers should we put in the circles to make the answer 20? You can provide a few choices of numbers to pick from, or leave it open and let people fill in any numbers they like.
In this problem of creating equations, it’s also recommended to adjust the difficulty—for instance, by changing the arithmetic operators in between, increasing the number of circles, or using decimals and fractions.
Telling Time Quiz
To be able to quickly say what time it is when you look at a clock, let’s learn how to read clocks properly using a quiz format! If you have a toy clock with movable hour and minute hands, try using it.
First, keep the minute hand fixed at the 12 and move only the hour hand, answering what hour it shows.
Once you get used to that, start moving the minute hand as well so you can answer the exact time, down to the minutes.
Also, try some applied quizzes like: “What time will it be ○ minutes from now?” and “What time was it ○ minutes ago?”
Math quiz while memorizing
This is a calculation quiz where you solve problems across three difficulty levels: easy, normal, and hard.
You answer addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division questions within a time limit.
The fun twist is that you first memorize a 5-digit number.
While making sure you don’t forget that number, keep solving the problems.
If you can recall the memorized number at the end, you’re good! The number is presented as a three-choice multiple choice, so it’s on the easier side, but many people may still forget it by accident.
Give it a try!
A problem that seems simple but is difficult
This calculation of 30,000 × 80,000 looks very simple at first glance, but it’s easy to fall into a trap and end up with the wrong answer.
To avoid being tricked, you need to pay attention.
First, start with a slightly easier calculation: 30,000 + 80,000.
After that, present the calculation of 30,000 × 80,000.
If you get tripped up, you might answer “240,000,” but unlike addition, this isn’t a problem you can solve by simply multiplying the numbers as they look.
If you take your time and think about how many zeros are in “man” (ten-thousand), you’ll arrive at the correct answer! Try changing the numbers or the place values and give it a go.
What number goes in the question mark?
If you’re not good at arithmetic and don’t even want to look at numbers, how about getting used to them with riddle-like puzzles? For example, consider this sequence: 11×11=4, 22×22=16, 33×33=36—at first glance, the operations and answers don’t seem to make sense.
At the end, you have 55×55=? and you’re asked to determine what should go in the question mark based on the rule behind the previous expressions.
The hint is to break the numbers in each expression into separate parts.
If you get that flash of insight and find the answer, your discomfort with numbers should start to fade! Give it a try.