Math · Ages 10–12, Ages 7–9
Math word problem games
Word problems test whether children understand math, not just whether they can calculate. The hard part is deciding what to do: add, subtract, multiply or share? These short story problems build that decision-making step by step, with read-aloud help for younger readers.
Our word problems game
What your child practises
- Choosing the right operation
- One-step and two-step problems
- Holding information in mind
When do children learn this?
Simple one-step problems from grade 1 (Year 1–2); two-step problems by grades 3–4 (Years 3–5).
How to help at home
- Ask your child to retell the problem in their own words before solving it.
- Draw a quick sketch: bars, dots or groups.
- Ask “Does the answer make sense?” afterwards.
Word problems questions from parents
Which game practises word problems?
Story Sums moves from simple adding and taking away to bigger numbers, groups and two-step problems.