Enhance your child’s math proficiency with our tailor-made developing math skills worksheets designed for ages 8-9. Compiled by educational experts, these worksheets cover key math topics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and more. Fun and engaging activities ensure that learning is interactive, helping students grasp complex concepts while enjoying the process. Diverse tasks and interactive problems not only boost their confidence but also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Equip your child with the solid math foundation needed for academic success with Kids Academy's expertly crafted worksheets.


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Understanding Place Value Ones and Tens

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Base ten blocks worksheet for 2nd grade
Base ten blocks worksheet for 2nd grade

Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

When school ends, your child can still practice place value at home with this base ten blocks worksheet. They'll count and circle the right number, gaining mastery of the concept. It's a fun, easy way to hone their skills!
Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
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Property Place Value Worksheet
Property Place Value Worksheet

Property Place Value Worksheet

Help your child learn place value with this engaging worksheet! Kids Academy knows that colorful pictures motivate learners. Instruct them to name the place value of the underlined numbers on the left. Then, look through the images on the right to find the numbers that represent the indicated place value.
Property Place Value Worksheet
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Matching Thirds Worksheet
Matching Thirds Worksheet

Matching Thirds Worksheet

Have your child examine the shapes on the worksheet. Ask them to identify them and then look at the fractions underneath. Ask them to circle the 3 parts that make up the whole shape. Understanding shapes and fractions is key!
Matching Thirds Worksheet
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Place value printable worksheet PDF
Place value printable worksheet PDF

Place Value Printable Worksheet

Understand large numbers using this fun worksheet! Read numbers in hundreds, tens, and ones, then convert them to standard form and select the corresponding amount. Challenging and rewarding, this printable PDF will help your child master place value!
Place Value Printable Worksheet
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Comparing Numerators Part 2 Worksheet
Comparing Numerators Part 2 Worksheet

Comparing Numerators Part 2 Worksheet

Before beginning this exercise, your child should have knowledge of fractions, including counting and identifying them in shaded areas of shapes. In the pdf, they must compare two fractions in each set and circle the symbol for the larger fraction. Help them as needed.
Comparing Numerators Part 2 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 15
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Tug of War: Commutative Property Worksheet
Tug of War: Commutative Property Worksheet

Tug of War: Commutative Property Worksheet

Tug of war is a great game to teach your child simple math. Explain the commutative property--it states that the product remains the same regardless of the order of factors. Use the equations in the middle of the worksheet and have your child draw a line to the corresponding equation. It's a fun and easy way to learn math.
Tug of War: Commutative Property Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 18
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 18
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 18
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 22
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 22
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 22
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 27
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 50
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 50
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 50
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Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet
Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet

Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet

Help kids master the concept of solving for missing numbers with subtraction. Use this cute worksheet featuring construction elements and colorful equations. Show them how to subtract to find the missing number, then circle the answer. It'll help them increase their number sense and get ready for algebra.
Construction Zone Math: Relating Subtraction and Addition Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 10
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 10
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 10
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Adding up to 50: Page 65
Adding up to 50: Page 65

Adding up to 50: Page 65

Adding up to 50: Page 65
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Grade 2 Sight Words: Goes
Grade 2 Sight Words: Goes

Grade 2 Sight Words: Goes

Grade 2 Sight Words: Goes
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At ages 8-9, children are at a critical stage in their cognitive development, making the cultivation of math skills particularly important. Developing a solid mathematical foundation during these years sets the stage for future academic success and real-world problem-solving abilities. Math at this age focuses not just on numbers but on understanding patterns, relationships, and basic arithmetic, which are essential building blocks for more complex concepts in later years.

Having strong math skills enhances critical thinking and analytical abilities. These skills are not only crucial for success in subjects such as science and engineering but also foster everyday decision-making and financial literacy. Additionally, proficiency in math can boost a child's confidence and encourage a positive attitude towards learning, which translates into better classroom engagement and academic performance overall.

Parents and teachers who prioritize math development contribute to narrowing achievement gaps, particularly in a world where technology and analytics are becoming increasingly relevant. Hands-on activities, interactive games, and relatable math problems can make learning engaging and enjoyable, helping learners see the relevance of math in their daily lives. By investing time and effort into developing math skills during these formative years, adults are setting children up for long-term academic achievement and life success.