Discover essential Basic Math Skills worksheets designed for ages 8-9! Our printable resources make learning math engaging and enjoyable. Focused on fundamental concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, these worksheets help children reinforce their skills through practice and fun activities. Each worksheet is crafted to align with age-appropriate learning standards, ensuring a solid foundation in math. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, these resources include a variety of formats to keep students motivated. Join us in nurturing young learners' mathematical abilities with our carefully designed and visually appealing worksheets, ensuring they build confidence and competence in math!


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Number Line Matching Worksheet
Number Line Matching Worksheet

Number Line Matching Worksheet

Math can be fun! Have your child count points on the number line, then identify and trace fractions above it. It's a great way for them to learn and have some fun!
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Wholes and Halves Worksheet
Wholes and Halves Worksheet

Wholes and Halves Worksheet

Students can feel overwhelmed with fractions. Help take the stress off by using a colorful worksheet to explain whole shapes and how to find halves. Ask them to identify the whole and point to the matching word for the half. A free printout can help guide them.
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Voting Worksheet
Voting Worksheet

Voting Worksheet

This worksheet combines Social Studies and Math, teaching kids the democratic concept of voting. Guide learners to observe the problem, and decide if it needs a plus or minus. They "vote" for the correct answer by drawing a line from the problem to the correct operation symbol. Tally up the votes to check the answers!
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Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet
Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet

Valentines Day Word Problem Worksheet

This Valentine's Day worksheet will help your child practice using a number line to solve an addition problem. It's a great way to boost confidence and make solving word problems a breeze.
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Adding with Arrays: Chocolate Bars Worksheet
Adding with Arrays: Chocolate Bars Worksheet

Adding with Arrays: Chocolate Bars Worksheet

Kids love chocolates! Gauge how enthused your kids get when you mention them. This worksheet is a fun exercise about chocolates - get your kids to check the correct number sentences and totals for each chocolate bar. Reward their hard work with some chocolates - extra incentive for a job well done!
Adding with Arrays: Chocolate Bars Worksheet
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Comparing numbers worksheet for 2nd grade
Comparing numbers worksheet for 2nd grade

Comparing Numbers Worksheet for 2nd Grade

Alien friends are back to help your child learn to compare numbers using >, < and = symbols. This 2nd grade worksheet will challenge them with larger numbers!
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10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet
10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

Help your child understand multiplication with this worksheet. Ask them how many 'longs' will be needed to complete each flat, then have them circle the correct answer from the options. With this exercise, your child will learn that 10 'tens' make 1 'hundred'!
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Adding Numbers: Classifying Animals Worksheet
Adding Numbers: Classifying Animals Worksheet

Adding Numbers: Classifying Animals Worksheet

Your kids can learn to classify animals in Biology. This worksheet helps them do this by solving 5 equations. Circle the right answer to complete the task.
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Build the Fence, Find the Perimeter Worksheet
Build the Fence, Find the Perimeter Worksheet

Build the Fence, Find the Perimeter Worksheet

This worksheet is great for kids needing extra help with geometry and maths. Read the problems to your kids and assist them in answering them correctly by ticking the box. This way, they'll be combining their addition and subtraction skills with literacy to help them learn.
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Measuring Quest: Inches and Centimeters - Part 2 Worksheet
Measuring Quest: Inches and Centimeters - Part 2 Worksheet

Measuring Quest: Inches and Centimeters - Part 2 Worksheet

This worksheet teaches kids how inches and centimeters measure up. It features rulers with centimeter measurements at the top, and inches at the bottom. Kids must choose the correct measurement for each object among the options provided.
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Count Them Up Worksheet
Count Them Up Worksheet

Count Them Up Worksheet

This worksheet has four colorful pictures. Ask your students to identify and name each image, then count the syllables in the word. Make them repeat the word after you, and check off the box with the correct number of syllables. Mastering the art of counting goes beyond numbers. Get your students counting syllables with this activity!
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Chess Pieces Math Worksheet
Chess Pieces Math Worksheet

Chess Pieces Math Worksheet

Chess involves math! Each piece has its own value, from the king (worth the entire game) to the queen (9 points), varying according to their power and role. In the worksheet, your child must use these values to solve the equations at the bottom.
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Voting by 1s Worksheet
Voting by 1s Worksheet

Voting by 1s Worksheet

Ask your child if they can list duties of a good citizen. These include voting, to elect right leaders. With this worksheet, the voting ballots have fallen to the floor! Help your kids pick them up and cast each vote by circling the correct multiplication facts.
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Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Subtraction Worksheet
Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Subtraction Worksheet

Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Subtraction Worksheet

Kids can help pal Reggie become an eco-friendly friend! This PDF teaches kids subtraction and one-to-one number representation. They'll use pictures to solve word problems and find out how many plastic bottles Reggie can reuse. They'll also match number equations and solutions to get the right answer.
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What Is the Denominator? Worksheet
What Is the Denominator? Worksheet

What Is the Denominator? Worksheet

If your kindergartener is struggling with fractions, don't worry. Use this worksheet to help them understand better. Ask them to count the total small squares in each large square to find the denominator, then trace on the dotted line to answer. This printable tracing sheet will help them learn fractions easier.
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Recycling - More or Less Worksheet
Recycling - More or Less Worksheet

Recycling - More or Less Worksheet

Your child can compare numbers and solve word problems with this free worksheet. Help them understand what's being asked as Sam and Ali take items to the recycling center. They can choose the correct equation to match the word problem and apply their skills in reading and pulling out the appropriate information.
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Think About It: Assessment Worksheet
Think About It: Assessment Worksheet

Think About It: Assessment Worksheet

Reading is a fun and important way to learn. Help your students become better readers with this simple yet colorful worksheet. Read each sentence aloud, then have them read it by themselves. Ask them to check T for True and F for False. It's a great way to practice their reading skills!
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Promotion Practice Worksheet
Promotion Practice Worksheet

Promotion Practice Worksheet

Test your kids' promotions skills with this worksheet! Ask them to find the pictures in which the pawns are correctly promoted. Remember, when a pawn reaches the last rank it may be promoted to a queen, bishop, knight or rook. In addition, a pawn can be promoted when it captures a chess piece on the last rank.
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Basic math skills for ages 8-9 are crucial for a child's overall development and future academic success. At this age, children build foundational skills that support critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, all of which are essential for more complex math concepts in later years.

Understanding basic math, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, helps children make sense of everyday situations, whether calculating change while shopping or measuring ingredients while cooking. These skills also foster confidence, encouraging students to engage actively in math-related activities, enhancing their learning experiences.

Moreover, early mastery of fundamental math concepts sets the stage for success in subjects that rely on quantitative understanding, such as science and technology. Additionally, strong math skills are linked to better performance on standardized tests, influencing future educational opportunities.

Teachers and parents play a key role in this phase, as their support and motivation can create a positive learning environment. Engaging children through games and practical applications makes math enjoyable, helping to cultivate an interest in the subject. Ultimately, prioritizing basic math skills at this stage lays the groundwork for lifelong academic and real-world success, promoting well-rounded development.