Age 14 · Grade 9 · Year 10 · Class 9
Maths, coding and Rubik's Cube for 14-year-olds.
Fourteen-year-olds are preparing for exams and can take on abstract ideas and proof-style reasoning.
Maths
Quadratics, simultaneous equations, trigonometry, circle theorems, statistics, algebraic fractions. Exam technique begins to matter.
Coding
Algorithms and data structures, web projects, data analysis, and competitive programming for those who like it.
Rubik's Cube
Speedcubing with CFOP, one-handed or blindfolded solving, or the maths of the cube.
A good first goal
Solving quadratics by more than one method and writing clean, reusable functions.
A simple week
About 20 to 30 minutes a day, most days. Here is one way to spread it:
| Day | What to do |
|---|---|
| Mon | Algebra and quadratics |
| Tue | Geometry and trigonometry |
| Thu | Coding: algorithms |
| Sat | Past-paper style questions |
Free to play
Games that suit age 14
Maths games
Algebra 2: Functions & Linear Models
Follow the full Chapter 2 path: functions, slope, line graphs, direct variation, data trends, absolute value and inequalities.
Play →Ratio Recipe
Scale recipes and compare quantities while learning to simplify ratios.
Play →Integer Island
Navigate positive and negative numbers with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division practice.
Play →Coding games
Sorting Visualizer
Watch bubble, insertion and selection sort organise a row of numbers.
Play →Pathfinding Visualizer
Draw walls and watch breadth-first search find a shortest grid path.
Play →Logic Gate Challenge
Predict the output of AND, OR, XOR, NAND and NOR gates from their inputs.
Play →Rubik's Cube games
PLL Recognition Trainer
See the top of a Rubik's Cube from above and name the PLL case, from the seven two-look cases to all 21.
Play →Cube Move Detective
Two pictures of a Rubik's Cube, before and after. Find the turn, or the two turns, that changed one into the other.
Play →Cube Notation Quiz
Read Rubik's Cube moves like a speedcuber: R, U', F2, Rw, M and x. Match symbols to meanings and meanings to symbols.
Play →Puzzles
Monty Hall Lab
Pick a door, then stay or switch. Play ten games, then run a thousand to see the surprising answer.
Play →Knights and Knaves
Knights always tell the truth and knaves always lie. Read their words and work out who is who.
Play →Mine Logic
Minesweeper as a logic puzzle: open the safe squares, read the numbers and flag the mines. Your first tap is always safe.
Play →Learn more
Where to go next
Live classes
Classes for ages 14–17
Maths exam preparation
Build a calmer, more organised maths revision routine.
See the class →Maths competition & Olympiad preparation
Competition maths asks students to explore, test ideas and explain why a solution works.
See the class →Coding classes for kids: Python & projects
Give curious learners a friendly first step into programming.
See the class →AI classes for curious kids
Help young learners understand how AI tools behave, where they can be useful and why their answers need checking.
See the class →FAQ
Age 14: questions parents ask
How should a fourteen-year-old start preparing for exams?
Make a topic list from the syllabus, rate each topic red, amber or green, and spend most time on the reds. Do a past-paper question every week from the start.
Is competitive programming sensible at fourteen?
For learners who enjoy puzzles, yes. Begin with algorithms such as sorting and searching, and solve small problems before long ones. It is optional, not a requirement.
What maths should a 14-year-old be learning?
Quadratics, simultaneous equations, trigonometry, circle theorems, statistics, algebraic fractions. Exam technique begins to matter. Every school sets its own order, so check the textbook your child uses.
Can a 14-year-old learn to code?
Algorithms and data structures, web projects, data analysis, and competitive programming for those who like it.
Can a 14-year-old solve a Rubik's Cube?
Speedcubing with CFOP, one-handed or blindfolded solving, or the maths of the cube.
What school year is a 14-year-old in?
Roughly Grade 9 in the US, Year 10 in the UK and Class 9 in India. It depends on the country, the school and the birthday.
How much should a 14-year-old practise?
20 to 30 minutes a day, most days is plenty, mixed across maths, coding and puzzles. Short and regular beats long and rare.
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Try it now: Pythagorean theorem
Eight quick questions with instant feedback. Your score is saved on this device and counts in the games and learning paths too.
Pythagorean theorem (Grade 8): Finding a side of a right-angled triangle using a² + b² = c². Open the practice page or print a worksheet.
Or play a game
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- Fraction Number LinePlace fractions, mixed numbers, decimals and percentages on a number…Play
- Percent PowerPractise finding percentages of amounts and understanding percentage…Play