Kindergarten Math Test is a free online practice test with 10 questions on shapes, addition, subtraction, comparing numbers, counting and word problems. The questions stay within small numbers, up to 20, and use simple shapes 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 8 minutes.
This test needs JavaScript. The questions and the answer key are also listed further down the page.
Kindergarten Math Test
Name: ______________________ Date: ______________
How many sides does a triangle have?
Answer: ______________
What is 2 + 3?
Answer: ______________
What is 7 − 4?
Answer: ______________
Which number is the greatest?
A. 4 B. 9 C. 7 D. 2
What number comes after 14?
Answer: ______________
What number comes before 20?
Answer: ______________
Sam has 4 apples. He gets 3 more apples. How many apples does Sam have now?
Answer: ______________
There are 8 birds on a fence. 5 birds fly away. How many birds are left?
Answer: ______________
Which shape is round with no corners?
A. circle B. square C. triangle D. rectangle
Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, __. What number comes next?
Answer: ______________
Answer key: Kindergarten Math Test
- 3
- 5
- 3
- 9
- 15
- 19
- 7
- 3
- circle
- 8
What this test covers
- Shapes (2 questions)
- Addition (1 question)
- Subtraction (1 question)
- Comparing numbers (1 question)
- Counting (3 questions)
- Word problems (2 questions)
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
- How many sides does a triangle have?
- What is 2 + 3?
- What is 7 − 4?
- Which number is the greatest? (A. 4; B. 9; C. 7; D. 2)
- What number comes after 14?
- What number comes before 20?
- Sam has 4 apples. He gets 3 more apples. How many apples does Sam have now?
- There are 8 birds on a fence. 5 birds fly away. How many birds are left?
- Which shape is round with no corners? (A. circle; B. square; C. triangle; D. rectangle)
- Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, __. What number comes next?
Answers and explanations
| Question | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | A triangle has 3 sides. Count them one by one: 1, 2, 3. |
| 2 | 5 | Start at 2 and count on 3 more: 3, 4, 5. |
| 3 | 3 | Start at 7 and count back 4: 6, 5, 4, 3. |
| 4 | 9 | 9 is bigger than 4, 7 and 2. |
| 5 | 15 | Counting up: 13, 14, 15. |
| 6 | 19 | Counting down: 20, 19. |
| 7 | 7 | 4 apples and 3 more apples makes 7 apples. |
| 8 | 3 | Take away 5 from 8: 8 − 5 = 3. |
| 9 | circle | A circle is round and has no corners. |
| 10 | 8 | Add 2 each time: 6 + 2 = 8. |
Tips for kindergarten math
- Read each question aloud with your child and let them count on fingers or objects.
- Use real items such as blocks or coins for the counting and word problems.
- Keep the session short. A few questions at a time is fine, and you can come back to finish.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on this test?
There are 10 questions. Most students need about 8 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.