Choose the operation
Students select addition, subtraction, multiplication or division before submitting the answer.
Free maths practice app
Word problems practice app
A quick classroom-ready app for reading maths stories, choosing the operation, entering the answer and checking the worked explanation.
Story contexts
Use mixed stories or focus on classroom, shop, sport and garden contexts.
Worked explanations
After checking, students can compare their work with the expected operation and answer.
Easy to challenge
Levels adjust number ranges so the reading and reasoning load can grow gradually.
What students practise
The app gives students short story problems where they need to understand the situation before calculating.
- reading a maths story and identifying the action
- choosing addition, subtraction, multiplication or division
- solving the calculation after choosing the operation
- working across classroom, shop, sport and garden contexts
- checking the answer against a worked explanation
How it fits a lesson
Use it after modelling operation language, during rotations, as a problem-solving warm-up, or as follow-up practice when students need to slow down before calculating.
- start with addition and subtraction when students are learning to read change and compare stories
- use multiplication and division when equal groups and sharing language are secure
- use mixed operation practice when students are ready to decide without a prompt
- use worked explanations to discuss whether the chosen operation matched the story
Why it helps
Word problem errors often happen before the calculation starts. Choosing the operation separately makes the reading decision visible.
- separates operation choice from calculation accuracy
- builds mathematical reading habits through repeated short stories
- supports teacher discussion using the worked explanation after each item
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the word problems app free?
Yes. Students, teachers and families can open the word problems app in a browser for free.
Which operations are included?
The app includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division word problems, plus mixed practice.
Can students practise choosing the operation?
Yes. Students choose the operation separately before entering the answer, so they practise interpreting the story as well as calculating.
Does the app show worked answers?
Yes. After checking, students can compare their response with the expected operation, answer and worked explanation.