If you want to keep it light and fun, just ask your child a casual question. "Grandma is 73 years old – so what year was she born?" Your child’s ability to solve that shows whether they’ve mastered multi-digit subtraction. Or, "You already had two cookies...you really want five more? How many would that be?” shows whether your kindergartner can add.
Click here to see examples for every grade level, K-5. It’s May, so if your child can’t do the ones for the grade they’re completing, then that’s a great learning goal for summer. You want your child ready for September!
There are many great resources out there to help you see if your child is on track. Khan Academy is one of several free, nationally recognized platforms that can help kids build and review the skills they need to perform at grade level in New Jersey.
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