Climbers · ages 10–12
Free 6th grade math games
Usually ages 11–12 · Topics follow the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Sixth grade is the bridge to algebra. The Common Core focuses on ratios and rates, dividing fractions, negative numbers, writing and solving simple equations, and statistics.
Number Quest's Climbers trail covers percent, fractions, decimals, area and word problems. The Scholars trail (ages 13–15) adds integers, ratios, solving for x and exponents for children ready to stretch.
No sign-up, no ads. Works in any browser.
What children learn in 6th grade
- Ratios, unit rates, and percent of a quantity
- Dividing fractions by fractions
- Fluent multi-digit division and decimal operations
- Greatest common factor and least common multiple
- Negative numbers on the number line, and absolute value
- Expressions with exponents and variables, and one-step equations
- Area of triangles and polygons, volume, and mean and median
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. PercentWhat percent is 2 out of 20?10%20%50%25%
Answer: 10%. 2/20 = 10/100 = 10%.
2. PercentWhat is 50% of 20?9101115
Answer: 10. 50% of 20 = 10.
3. PercentWhat is 75% of 100?78755025
Answer: 75. A quarter of 100 is 25, and 3 × 25 = 75.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Use recipes and shopping for ratios and percent.
- Read x + 5 = 12 as "what plus 5 makes 12?"
- Draw a number line for negative numbers.
- Mix Climbers and Scholars rounds to find the right level.
Why Number Quest
Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Five trails from age 5 to 16+, five ways to play, a daily goal that builds a streak, shells to earn for hats, backgrounds and 36 pets for your buddy, and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Missing a day never takes anything away. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.
Questions from parents, answered
An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.