Early Maths Vocabulary
Use mathematical words carefully when counting, comparing, and describing shapes and positions
What a learner can do afterwards
- Use 'more than', 'fewer than', and 'the same as' correctly when comparing groups
- Name shapes correctly and describe their features using words like 'sides' and 'corners'
- Use positional words (above, below, next to) precisely to describe where objects are
1 · Read
Math has special words. They help you say exactly what you mean. 'More than' means one group is bigger. 'Fewer than' means one group is smaller. 'The same as' means the groups match.
Look at a triangle. It has 3 straight sides. It has 3 corners, where the sides meet.
Above means higher up. Below means lower down. Next to means right beside. Pick the word that matches exactly where something is.
Use the exact math word every time you count, compare, or point.
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