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1st grade math quiz: practice addition, subtraction, and number sense

Quick practice on math questions for 1st graders. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Amanda LottUpdated Aug 27, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
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Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This 1st grade math quiz helps children practice addition, subtraction, and number sense with quick checks and instant feedback. If your learner needs a gentler start, try our kindergarten math practice test, or strengthen core skills with an addition quiz for grade 1. When they are confident, level up with a 2nd grade math quiz to keep the progress going.

What is 2 + 3?
3
4
6
5
Adding means combining two numbers. When you add 2 and 3, you count up two more from 3 to reach 5. Therefore, 2 + 3 equals 5.
What is 5 - 2?
4
3
2
1
Subtraction means taking away. When you subtract 2 from 5, you have 3 left. So 5 - 2 equals 3.
What number is one more than 4?
6
4
3
5
To find one more, you add 1. Adding 1 to 4 gives you 5. Therefore, one more than 4 is 5.
Which number comes next in this sequence: 1, 2, 3, __?
3
4
2
5
Counting by ones means you add one each time. After 3, the next number is 4. So the sequence 1, 2, 3 continues with 4.
Which is the greater number?
5
6
7
4
When comparing numbers, the larger number is called greater. Between 7 and 5, 7 is larger. So 7 is the greater number.
How many sides does a square have?
6
4
3
5
A square is a four-sided shape where all sides are equal in length. Each corner is a right angle. Therefore, a square has 4 sides.
You have 3 red balloons and 2 blue balloons. How many balloons are there in total?
7
5
6
4
To find the total, you add the red balloons and the blue balloons. 3 + 2 equals 5. So there are 5 balloons in total.
If you have 10 candies and eat 4, how many candies are left?
5
4
7
6
Subtraction tells you how many remain when you take some away. 10 minus 4 equals 6. Thus, 6 candies are left.
What number comes next in this pattern? 2, 4, 6, __, 10
9
8
7
6
This pattern increases by 2 each time (skip counting by twos). After 6, adding 2 gives 8. So the next number is 8.
What is 5 + 5?
12
9
11
10
Adding 5 and 5 combines two equal amounts. 5 + 5 equals 10. This is an example of doubles addition.
What is 10 - 7?
4
3
5
2
Subtracting 7 from 10 shows what remains. 10 - 7 equals 3. So the answer is 3.
Which is less: 8 or 12?
12
14
10
8
The number with the smaller value is called less. Between 8 and 12, 8 is the smaller number. Therefore, 8 is less than 12.
You have 4 apples, then get 3 more, and then receive 2 more. How many apples do you have in total?
10
9
8
7
First add 4 + 3 to get 7, then add 2 more to get 9. So the total number of apples is 9. This shows how to combine groups step by step.
Fill in the blank: 5 + __ = 9
6
5
4
3
You need a number that when added to 5 gives 9. 5 + 4 equals 9. Therefore, the blank is 4.
Which addition equation equals 8?
7 + 3 = 10
4 + 1 = 5
6 + 2 = 8
5 + 2 = 7
Adding 6 and 2 gives exactly 8. The other options result in numbers other than 8. So the correct equation is 6 + 2 = 8.
A number is 10. Subtract 6, then add 3. What is the result?
6
7
8
5
First subtract 6 from 10 to get 4, then add 3 to get 7. This is a two-step problem. The final result is 7.
Which number is 3 more than 12?
13
14
15
16
Adding 3 to 12 gives 15. This shows how to increase a number by a given amount. So 3 more than 12 is 15.
Find the sum of 7 + 8.
14
15
13
16
Adding 7 and 8 combines the two numbers to get 15. You can count up from 7 eight times or from 8 seven times to reach 15.
Alex has 3 boxes with 4 apples in each box. How many apples does Alex have in total?
12
8
7
14
Alex has 3 groups of 4 apples, which is repeated addition (4 + 4 + 4). That equals 12. This introduces the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Perform Basic Addition -

    By working through the quiz, learners will add single- and double-digit numbers to strengthen foundational addition skills up to 20.

  2. Perform Basic Subtraction -

    After completing subtraction challenges, learners will subtract numbers within 20 to build confidence in taking away quantities.

  3. Develop Number Sense -

    Through interactive questions, learners will recognize number sequences and patterns, enhancing their understanding of numerical order.

  4. Enhance Mental Math Skills -

    By tackling bite-sized problems, learners will practice quick calculations to improve speed and accuracy in simple math tasks.

  5. Boost Math Confidence -

    Engaging and fun math trivia questions for kids will help learners feel proud of their progress and eager to tackle more challenges.

  6. Solve Simple Word Problems -

    Learners will interpret and solve basic math scenarios, applying addition and subtraction to real”world contexts.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Number Bonds up to 10 -

    Number bonds show how two parts make a whole, for example 4 + 3 = 7, and help students visualize addition and subtraction. According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), using bond diagrams boosts understanding in simple math tests by reinforcing part - whole relationships. Try saying "5 is alive" as a fun rhyme to remember that 2 + 3 = 5!

  2. Counting On and Counting Back -

    Counting on (for addition) and counting back (for subtraction) strategies streamline solving math questions for 1st graders by reducing reliance on finger counting. The Common Core State Standards emphasize these methods to build fluency - e.g., start at 6 and count on 2 more to get 8. Encouraging "start where you are" helps kids tackle a simple math test with confidence.

  3. Visualizing with Number Lines -

    Number lines are powerful manipulatives that help learners map addition and subtraction steps visually, backed by research from Cambridge University's NRICH project. Placing a finger or marker at 5 and hopping 3 spaces forward models 5 + 3 = 8 in a tangible way. This tool supports success on math quizzes for 1st graders by making abstract concepts concrete.

  4. Recognizing Patterns and Skip Counting -

    Spotting number patterns and practicing skip counting (by 2s, 5s, and 10s) lays a strong foundation for early multiplication and division. An ERIC study shows pattern recognition improves mental math skills and boosts performance on math trivia questions for kids. Try chanting "2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate?" to make skip counting playful and memorable.

  5. Building Math Fact Fluency with Games -

    Quick recall of addition and subtraction facts underpins success in any 1st grade math test; the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) highlights games as key to fluency. Interactive quizzes, card games, and timed drills foster automaticity so students breeze through simple math test questions. Incorporate a "math fact challenge" scoreboard to turn practice into a positive competition.

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