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Kangaroo Hops: Multiplying as equal hops on a number line

A kangaroo makes equal hops along a number line, so 4 × 3 is three hops of four. Kids say where it lands, write the multiplication, work out how many hops, then take on harder facts and word problems.

  • Grades3rd grade
  • Levels5, from “Where does it land?” to “Word problems”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Kangaroo Hops on a phone

How Kangaroo Hops works

The 5 levels

  1. Where does it land?
  2. Write it
  3. How many hops?
  4. Hard facts
  5. Word problems

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

3.OA.A.1
Understand multiplication as equal groups.
3.OA.A.3
Solve multiplication and division word problems within 100.
3.OA.C.7
Multiply and divide within 100 fluently, and know the facts to 10 × 10.

Practice it at home

Questions about Kangaroo Hops

What grade is Kangaroo Hops for?
3rd grade. It’s a multiplication game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Kangaroo Hops cover?
It lines up with Common Core math 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.3 and 3.OA.C.7. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Kangaroo Hops?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Kangaroo Hops?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Kangaroo Hops free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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