What’s a better way to get your kids back in school mode than with fun math trivia questions? These questions are geared for later elementary to high school kids! We’ve shared a few free printable sheets below, or just read them here!
1. What is the square root of 49? (7)
2. What do we call numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on, that are used for counting? (Natural numbers)
3. What Roman numeral represents the number 10? (X)
4. Which of these is the correct answer: The square root of 16 is 3, 4, or 5? (4)
5. What is the next number in the Fibonacci sequence after 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5? (8)
6. Whole numbers include all positive numbers and what other number? (Zero)
7. What is the name of the angle that measures exactly 90 degrees? (Right angle)
8. Here’s a fun fact: The number zero was invented in India. True or False? (True)
9. Studying math quiz questions is a great way to improve your math skills. True or False? (True)
10. The Mona Lisa was painted by a famous mathematician and artist. What is his name? (Leonardo da Vinci)
11. What is the next number: 2, 4, 6, ___? (8)
12. What is the only even prime number? (2)
13. What do you call a number that is greater than zero and has no fractions or decimals? (Positive integer)
14. In the world of Harry Potter, which platform number does the Hogwarts Express leave from? (9¾)
15. If you put the words “cat,” “apple,” and “banana” in alphabetical order, which comes first? (Apple)
16. Practicing math skills every day helps you get better at problem-solving. True or False? (True)
17. Who is one of the most famous mathematicians known for the theory of relativity? (Albert Einstein)
18. If you’re looking for more answers, check the bottom of the page. What does “bottom of the page” mean in math worksheets? (The last part or section of the page)
19. What do you call an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees? (Obtuse angle)
20. What is the number of letters in the word “triangle”? (8)
21. What do you call a triangle with all sides the same length? (Equilateral triangle)
22. What is pi rounded to two decimal places? (3.14)
23. In Roman numerals, what does “V” stand for? (5)
24. Which shape has four equal sides and four right angles? (Square)
25. What is the square root of 100? (10)
26. What do you call a shape with all sides and angles equal, like a regular hexagon or regular pentagon? (Regular polygon)
27. The Nile is the longest river in the world, but which number is used to describe its length in thousands of miles? (About 4 [thousand miles])
28. What is the smallest perfect number? (Hint: It equals the sum of its proper divisors, like 1 + 2 + 3) (6)
29. The word “mathematics” comes from a Greek word meaning what? (Learning)
30. Which famous singer shares his name with a number and sang “Rocket Man”? (Elton John – “John” sounds like “one”)
31. What is the value of pi to three decimal places? (3.142)
32. The number 0 is the only number that is neither positive nor negative. True or False? (True)
33. In the story of the Little Mermaid, Ariel has how many sisters? (It’s a math question!) (6)
34. The numbers we use every day (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) are called what numerals? (Arabic numerals)
35. The Nobel Prize is awarded in many fields, but not in mathematics. True or False? (True)
36. In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods? (Hint: His name is also used for a math symbol.) (Zeus, but the math symbol is “pi” from “Pythagoras”)
37. The human body usually has how many fingers in total? (10)
38. Abraham Lincoln was the ____th president of the United States. (Fill in the blank with the correct number.) (16th)
39. Which continent is home to the most countries that use the dollar as their currency? (North America)
40. Numbers like pi and the square root of 2 that can’t be written as a simple fraction are called what? (Irrational numbers)
41. What do you call a number that is not divisible by 2? (Odd number)
42. Here’s a fun math trivia question: What is the only even prime number? (2)
43. Which famous mathematician is known for the “Eureka!” moment and is from Greek history? (Archimedes)
44. What is the only number that is both a square number and a cube number between 1 and 100? (1 and 64; 1×1=1, 1×1×1=1; 8×8=64, 4×4×4=64)
45. Which famous mathematician is known for the quote “I think, therefore I am”? (René Descartes)
46. What is the value of pi rounded to the nearest whole number? (3)
47. How many sides does a regular polygon called a decagon have? (10)
48. What is the sum of the number of letters in the words “math” and “quiz”? (4 + 4 = 8)
49. If you write the numbers 1 to 5 in Roman numerals, which comes third in alphabetical order? (I, II, III, IV, V) (IV)
50. Which positive integer is the smallest odd number? (1)
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