Will this help with my child's Kindergarten math homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every Kindergarten math topic in the Iowa Core Standards, so whether your child is counting to 100, comparing numbers, or learning basic addition, they can find a matching lesson and practice problems right away.

How long are the video lessons for Kindergarten math?

Most Kindergarten math video lessons run just a few minutes, keeping them short enough to hold a young child's attention. Each lesson focuses on one concept, such as counting on from a given number or identifying shapes, so learning stays clear and manageable.

Is there a state test for Kindergarten math in Iowa?

Iowa does not administer a statewide standardized math test in Kindergarten. The ISASP begins in later grades. Kindergarten is focused on building foundational skills, and your child's teacher will use classroom-based observations and assessments instead.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your kindergartner can practice counting, shapes, or addition at home, in the car, or anywhere with an internet connection - no special device required.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see how the platform works before subscribing. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee, giving your family a risk-free way to explore all the Kindergarten math content.

Iowa Kindergarten Math Curriculum

Give your kindergartner a strong math start with lessons and practice that follow what Iowa schools teach, from counting and number sense to shapes and early addition.

Iowa Kindergarten Math Curriculum

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K.CC.A.1Count to 100 by ones and by tens
- Counting up to 20
- Number sequences up to 10
K.CC.A.2Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence
- Counting forward and backward
K.CC.A.3Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20
- Naming numbers up to 10
K.CC.B.4Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality
- Matching objects with numbers up to 5
- Counting objects using numbers up to 5
- Listening to numbers up to 5
K.CC.B.5Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things
- Counting numbers using objects up to 5
- Tally marks up to 10
K.CC.C.6Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group
- Comparing two numbers
K.CC.C.7Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals
- Comparing three numbers
K.OA.A.1Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds, acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations
- Combining together with objects up to 5
- Combining together with objects up to 10
- Taking away with objects up to 5
- Taking away with objects up to 10
K.OA.A.2Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10
- Addition word problems up to 5
- Addition word problems up to 10
- Subtraction word problems up to 5
- Subtraction word problems up to 10
K.OA.A.3Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way
- Separating parts with objects up to 5
- Separating parts with objects up to 10
K.OA.A.4For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number
- Adding with digits up to 10
- Adding or taking one up to 10
K.OA.A.5Fluently add and subtract within 5
- Adding with digits up to 5
- Adding one up to 5
- Taking away one up to 5
K.NBT.A.1Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 into ten ones and some further ones
- Counting up or down up to 10
- Number lines up to 10
K.G.A.2Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size
- Name and select the 2D shape
- Name and select the 3D shape
K.G.B.4Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts and other attributes
- Count and compare sides and corners

Kindergarten Math

About Kindergarten Iowa math

Iowa follows the Iowa Core Standards, which organize Kindergarten math into strands covering counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, measurement and data, and geometry. Students work on counting to 100, writing numerals, comparing groups, adding and subtracting within 10, describing measurable attributes, and identifying two- and three-dimensional shapes. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems matched to every Iowa Core Kindergarten math strand.

Strands: Counting and Cardinality, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Measurement and Data, and Geometry
Step-by-step video lessons covering every Kindergarten Iowa Core math topic
Practice problems and worked examples for each strand
Content aligned to the Iowa Core Standards for Kindergarten math

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse Kindergarten lessons and practice problems organized by Iowa Core Standards strand.

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Iowa Kindergarten Math Topics

Counting and Cardinality: Count to 100 by ones and tens, count forward from a given number, write numerals 0-20, connect counting to cardinality, and answer how-many questions for up to 20 objects.
Number Comparison: Identify whether a group has greater than, less than, or equal to objects compared to another group, and compare two written numerals between 1 and 10.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Represent addition and subtraction in multiple ways, solve word problems within 10, decompose numbers into pairs, find the number that makes 10, fluently add and subtract within 5.
Number and Operations in Base Ten: Compose and decompose numbers 11-19 into ten ones and some further ones.
Measurement and Data: Describe measurable attributes such as length and weight, compare two objects on a shared attribute, classify objects into categories, and sort categories by count.
Geometry: Name and describe shapes in the environment, identify two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, analyze and compare shapes of different sizes and orientations, build shapes from components, and compose simple shapes into larger shapes.

How StudyPug Helps Iowa Kindergarten Math Students

When a kindergartner gets stuck on a concept like decomposing numbers or telling whether one group is bigger than another, StudyPug lets them watch a short video lesson that walks through the idea one step at a time. Parents can sit alongside their child or let them work through the kindergarten math practice test questions independently to build confidence before the next school day.

StudyPug follows the Iowa Core Standards so every lesson your child completes in the app reinforces exactly what their Iowa teacher is covering in class. Families looking ahead can also explore the ia grade 1 math curriculum to see what skills come next.

Aligned to Iowa Kindergarten Math Curriculum

All StudyPug Kindergarten math content is built around the Iowa Core Standards, covering the same strands - Counting and Cardinality, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Measurement and Data, and Geometry - that Iowa classrooms use, so your child is always practicing the skills their school expects them to master.

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Written by the StudyPug Math Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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