Grade 1 Math Test is a free online practice test with 12 questions on addition, subtraction, place value, comparing numbers, missing numbers, word problems, number sentences and skip counting. The questions use addition and subtraction within 20, tens and ones, and short word problems. The test scores itself, and it shows the correct answer and an explanation for every question you miss.
Take it in test mode to see your score and answers at the end, or in practice mode to check each answer straight away. A printable version and an answer key are included, and the test takes about 10 minutes.
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Grade 1 Math Test
Name: ______________________ Date: ______________
What is 9 + 8?
Answer: ______________
What is 15 − 6?
Answer: ______________
What number is 4 tens and 3 ones?
Answer: ______________
Which number is greater than 56?
A. 49 B. 65 C. 51 D. 55
Fill in the missing number: 8 + __ = 14
Answer: ______________
What is 10 more than 34?
Answer: ______________
What is 10 less than 72?
Answer: ______________
Mia has 12 stickers. She gives 5 stickers to a friend. How many stickers does Mia have left?
Answer: ______________
There are 6 red cars and 9 blue cars in a parking lot. How many cars are there in all?
Answer: ______________
Which number sentence is true?
A. 6 + 3 = 8 B. 7 − 2 = 5 C. 4 + 4 = 9 D. 9 − 5 = 3
Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, __. What number comes next?
Answer: ______________
What is 7 + 5 + 3?
Answer: ______________
Answer key: Grade 1 Math Test
- 17
- 9
- 43
- 65
- 6
- 44
- 62
- 7
- 15
- 7 − 2 = 5
- 20
- 15
What this test covers
- Addition (2 questions)
- Subtraction (1 question)
- Place value (3 questions)
- Comparing numbers (1 question)
- Missing numbers (1 question)
- Word problems (2 questions)
- Number sentences (1 question)
- Skip counting (1 question)
How the test works
Test mode and practice mode
In test mode you answer every question first and see your score, the time you took and the answers at the end. In practice mode you press Check after each answer to see right away whether it is correct, with the explanation.
How answers are scored
For questions with a number as the answer, you can type a whole number, a decimal such as 2.5, or a fraction such as 3/4. A fraction and its decimal value count as the same answer. Multiple choice questions have one correct choice.
Printing the test and the answer key
Use Print the test for a paper copy with a space for each answer, and Print the answer key for the matching answers. Both print without the rest of the page.
Questions and answer key
The questions
- What is 9 + 8?
- What is 15 − 6?
- What number is 4 tens and 3 ones?
- Which number is greater than 56? (A. 49; B. 65; C. 51; D. 55)
- Fill in the missing number: 8 + __ = 14
- What is 10 more than 34?
- What is 10 less than 72?
- Mia has 12 stickers. She gives 5 stickers to a friend. How many stickers does Mia have left?
- There are 6 red cars and 9 blue cars in a parking lot. How many cars are there in all?
- Which number sentence is true? (A. 6 + 3 = 8; B. 7 − 2 = 5; C. 4 + 4 = 9; D. 9 − 5 = 3)
- Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, __. What number comes next?
- What is 7 + 5 + 3?
Answers and explanations
| Question | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 9 + 1 = 10, and 7 more makes 17. |
| 2 | 9 | 15 − 5 = 10, and 1 more is taken away, so 9. |
| 3 | 43 | 4 tens is 40 and 3 ones is 3, so the number is 43. |
| 4 | 65 | 65 has 6 tens, and 56 has 5 tens, so 65 is greater. The others are all less than 56. |
| 5 | 6 | Count up from 8 to 14, or think 14 − 8 = 6. |
| 6 | 44 | Adding 10 changes the tens digit: 3 tens becomes 4 tens, so 44. |
| 7 | 62 | Taking away 10 changes the tens digit: 7 tens becomes 6 tens, so 62. |
| 8 | 7 | 12 − 5 = 7. |
| 9 | 15 | 6 + 9 = 15. |
| 10 | 7 − 2 = 5 | 7 − 2 is 5. The others are wrong: 6 + 3 = 9, 4 + 4 = 8 and 9 − 5 = 4. |
| 11 | 20 | Add 5 each time: 15 + 5 = 20. |
| 12 | 15 | 7 + 3 = 10, then 10 + 5 = 15. |
Tips for Grade 1 math
- Practice the facts that make 10 first, such as 6 + 4 and 7 + 3. They make larger sums easier.
- For tens and ones, use bundles of 10 sticks and loose sticks to build numbers.
- Ask your child to say the number sentence out loud for each word problem.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on this test?
There are 12 questions. Most students need about 10 minutes, but there is no time limit.
Can I print this test?
Yes. Use the Print the test button for the questions and Print the answer key for the answers. The full question list and answer key are also on this page.
Does the test show the answers?
Yes. At the end you see the correct answer and an explanation for every question, and in practice mode you see them after each question.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up. Your best score is kept only in your own browser.
What should I do if I miss questions?
Look at the skills table on your result page, read the explanations for the questions you missed, and take the test again. If a step in your working looks wrong, the answer checker on this site can help you find the slip.