Scholars trail · ages 13–15

Free math practice for 13-year-olds

Thirteen-year-olds work with negative numbers, solve one- and two-step equations, simplify ratios and learn the order of operations. These are the foundations of all later algebra, and quick, accurate practice makes them automatic.

Number Quest's Scholars trail turns the basics of these into short rounds. Teens can play on their own, keep a streak, and join the weekly leaderboard with a made-up name.

No sign-up, no ads. Works in any browser.

What children usually work on at age 13

  • Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
  • Solving equations for x
  • Simplifying and using ratios
  • Order of operations (BIDMAS/PEMDAS)
  • Exponents and angle facts

Try some example questions

Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.

  1. 1. AnglesTwo angles are supplementary. One is 53°. What is the other?1272335337

    Answer: 127. 180 − 53 = 127.

  2. 2. AnglesTwo angles of a triangle are 55° and 92°. What is the third angle?213°43°35°33°

    Answer: 33°. 180 − 55 − 92 = 33°.

  3. 3. IntegersThe temperature is 5°C and drops 7 degrees. What is it now?2°C-2°C12°C-1°C

    Answer: -2°C. 5 − 7 = -2°C.

Tips for parents and teachers

  • Practice the order of operations untimed before trying Sprint.
  • Ask them to check an equation answer by substituting it back in.
  • Set a 10- or 15-minute daily goal during exam periods.
  • Signed-in players aged 13+ can keep progress across devices.

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, buddies to unlock and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.

An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.

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