Everyday Knowhow IQ

Ten questions drawn from a year of everyday maths and science. No sign-up, nothing saved, and the questions change every time. Every question carries the numbers it needs, so nothing has to be remembered.

How it works

Ten questionsEasy to very hard, mixed.
Work it outThe rule is in the question. A pen is fine.
See whyAnswers and reasons after you submit.

Choose your ground, or let it surprise you

Pick 3 to 6 areas, or take the surprise round.

The whole thing is a year

Everyday Knowhow is one small piece of knowhow a day, with the sum you run on your own numbers: three editions of 365 days each: Home & Life, Numbers & Mental Arithmetic, and Sport. Week 1 of every edition is free to read, with no account: start here.

Nothing on this page is stored, and no score is kept. Sources for every day are listed inside.