Saying it the Math Way

Mathematics · Mathematical Thinking · ages 5-6

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Name the shape, then count: a triangle has how many sides?
Answer: ______________
5 apples against 3 apples. Which sentence is correct?
- 5 is more than 3
- 3 is more than 5
- they are the same
- 5 is fewer than 3
Look at the two groups. Both have 5 stars. Which word fits?
- the same as
- more than
- fewer than
The ball is below the chair. What does 'below' mean?
- Higher up
- Right beside
- Lower down
Describe, then count: a square has how many corners?
Answer: ______________
The bird sits next to the nest, not inside it. What does 'next to' tell you?
- The bird is above the nest
- The bird is inside the nest
- The bird is beside the nest
The cat sits below the table. Below means...
- inside
- under
- over
- next to
7 balloons and 7 ribbons. Which sentence is correct?
- fewer ribbons
- more ribbons
- the same number
- more balloons
Leo says his group is fewer. He has 7 blocks, his friend has 4. Is Leo right?
- No, 7 is more than 4
- Yes, 7 is fewer than 4
- We cannot tell
Next to means far away. Is that right?
Circle one: True False

Answer key

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3 · A triangle has 3 sides.
5 is more than 3 · 5 beats 3, so 5 is more than 3.
the same as · Both groups have 5 stars, so they are the same as each other.
Lower down · 'Below' means lower down than something else.
4 · A square has 4 corners.
The bird is beside the nest · 'Next to' means right beside something, not on top or inside.
under · Below means under.
the same number · 7 ties 7, so they are the same number.
No, 7 is more than 4 · 7 is a bigger number, so Leo's group is more than 4, not fewer.
False · Wrong. Next to means right beside.