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Numerical Exercises

Help kiddos build confidence with numbers while making math feel fun and engaging!

Malak Abdelghaffar avatar
Written by Malak Abdelghaffar
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Numbers don’t have to be boring—Numerical Exercises turn math practice into a playful challenge! From simple addition to fractions and beyond, these worksheets help kids build confidence in problem-solving while making math feel less like a chore and more like an adventure.

What can Numerical Exercises be used for?

🔢 Math fluency: Strengthen number sense through practice with operations.
🧮 Problem-solving: Encourage logical thinking with step-by-step challenges.
🍎 Everyday connections: Show how math shows up in real life—apples, cookies, or pizza slices!


Step 1: Pick Your Topic 🎯

Choose the type of math you’d like to focus on:

  • Type it in: Add your own goal, like “simple addition” or “everyday fractions.”

  • Browse ideas: Explore ready-made topics like addition & subtraction, decimals, or quadratic functions.

  • Select a worksheet: Jump right in with pre-made exercises.


Step 2: Cast Your Hero 👩‍🎓👦

Make math personal by adding your kiddo (or kiddos!) as the star of the worksheet:

  • Enter details: Add their characteristics like age or hair color to create a character.

  • Upload a photo: Transform your child’s picture into a learning buddy.

  • Let Nookly choose: Want a quick start? We’ll generate a character at random.

💡 Reuse saved profiles anytime to keep your child’s familiar hero in every activity.


Step 3: Customize Your Worksheet ⚙️

Design the exercise around your learner’s level:

  • Problem count: Pick anywhere from 3 to 25 problems.

  • Grade level: Match to Pre-K through 6th grade.

  • Reading level: Adjust for pre-readers through advanced readers.

  • Learning Standard: Choose the learning standard you follow & would like to apply.

  • Worksheet type:


    Text Only – Equations without visuals, perfect for focused math drills.
    🖼️ Text + Images – Visual problems for hands-on learners.

  • Other details: Get specific (e.g., “all numbers under 100” or “multiplication only”).


Step 4: Edit & Review 📝

Before you finalize, you’ll see a draft set of problems.

  • Edit equations: Adjust numbers or operators to suit your lesson.

  • Delete or rearrange: Keep what you like and move things around.

  • Add your own: Insert custom problems for extra practice.

👉 For more tips on editing your draft's language, check out this guide!

💡 Tip: For younger learners, keep numbers small and visual. For older learners, you can try more complex exercises with multi-step problems.


Step 5: View & Solve 🎉

Your worksheet is ready—time to dive into the numbers!

  • Print it out: Let your kiddo solve problems with pencil and paper.

  • With images: Connect math to real-world objects like pizza slices or cookies.

  • Without images: Challenge learners to rely on mental math.


Share Your Worksheets 📤

Celebrate your math magic!

✨ Tap the Share button to create a link and share your worksheet with teachers, classmates, or family members. To print out your worksheet, simply click on "share" then "download." This will generate a PDF for you to print and go!

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