Maya Maths Challenge

See if you can become a Maya mathematician. Click on which level you would like - beginner or advanced, then match the number given by dragging the Maya numbers into the appropriate 400's, 20's and 1's boxes. Then click on check my answer.

How to read numbers the Maya way

Choose a game mode:

Numbers

400's

20's

1's

Match the number: ...

Round 1 of 10

How you're doing:

Helpful Hints:

  • A dot represents the value 1.
  • A bar (line) represents the value 5.
  • A shell represents 0.
  • The Maya counted in twenties (like how we count in tens).
  • They stacked numbers from top to bottom, not side to side.

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