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The Equation Question block allows you to create interactive mathematical equations where learners solve for missing values. Build number sentences with any combination of numbers, operators, and input fields. Equation questions are perfect for arithmetic practice, algebraic thinking, and building number sense.
Equation Questions support multiple input fields, allowing learners to solve for more than one unknown in a single equation.

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When to use Equation Questions

Equation questions work well for:
  • Basic arithmetic practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Missing number problems (e.g., 5 + ☐ = 12)
  • Balance equations and equivalence
  • Order of operations practice
  • Early algebraic thinking

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Settings

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Layout settings

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select
default:"standard"
The visual arrangement of the equation terms.

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Equation terms

Each equation is built from a sequence of terms. You can add, remove, and configure each term:
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select
The type of each term in the equation:
  • Number: A numeric value (can be fixed or an input field)
  • Operator: A mathematical operator (+, −, ×, ÷)
  • Equals: The equals sign (=)
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switch
default:"false"
When enabled, the term becomes an input field that learners must complete. When disabled, the value is displayed as a fixed part of the equation.
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text
default:""
Text displayed before the input field. Useful for units or context.
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text
default:""
Text displayed after the input field. Useful for units like “cm” or “kg”.

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Operators

When adding an operator term, you can enable one or more operators:
  • Plus (+): Addition
  • Minus (−): Subtraction
  • Multiply (×): Multiplication
  • Divide (÷): Division

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Answer and Marking

For each input field in the equation:
  1. Set the correct answer value
  2. Optionally add alternative accepted answers (e.g., equivalent fractions)
The equation is marked correct when all input fields contain their correct values.

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Response settings

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select
default:"Correct"
Determines when the question is considered complete:
  • Correct: The learner must answer correctly to proceed.
  • Answered: Any response is accepted; correctness isn’t required.
  • Optional: The learner can skip the question entirely.
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slider
default:"0"
The number of attempts the learner can make before the question is locked (0–3). Set to 0 for unlimited attempts.
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slider
default:"5"
The experience points awarded for answering the question correctly (0–10).

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Tips for teachers and parents

Best practices:
  • Start with simple equations (one unknown) before progressing to multiple unknowns
  • Use the prefix/suffix fields to add context (e.g., ”$” prefix for money problems)
  • Create “find the missing number” problems by placing the input field in different positions
  • Build fact families by creating related equations (e.g., 3 + 4 = ☐, 4 + 3 = ☐, 7 − 3 = ☐)
  • Use multiple accepted answers when equivalent values are valid (e.g., “6” and “6.0”)