Position Practice
Use words for position and direction including left, right, in front, behind, under and above.
Writing Expressions
Listen to the voice saying the algebraic expression then write it in its simplest form.
Probability Washing Line
Hang out the washing on the line so that the probability words on the t-shirts are in order.
Words in Digits
Write the numbers given in words as digits and vice versa.
Numbers in Words
Find the five lettered mathematical words by matching numbers with their equivalent in words.
Camp Bosrow
Place the camping items into the plots on the camp site according to the clues given.
Polygons
Name the polygons and show the number of lines and order of rotational symmetry.
Words and Concepts
Fill in the missing words to show an understanding of the vocabulary of equations, inequalities, angles and shapes.
Circle Pairs
Find the matching pairs of circle diagrams and circle properties in this interactive online game.
M-Words
Here are clues to some mathematical words all beginning with the letter M. Can you figure out what they are?
Maths Crossword
An interactive mathematical crossword for you to do online. Find the missing words from the given clues.
Vowelless
Vowels have been taken out of mathematical words. Can you recognise them?
Hexblock Hunter
The mathematical version of TV's Blockbusters game show. Find the mathematical words from the clues.
Vocabero
Find the mathematical word from a series of guesses and clues.
Shark's Dinner
The mathematical version of the classic hangman game. Guess the letters that are contained in the words.
Mathanagrams
The letters of mathematical words have been mixed up. Can you recognise them?
Mystery Numbers
If '7 D in a W' stands for 7 days in a week, what do you think these mystery numbers are?
The Great Dodecahedron
Pupils are not allowed to use their hands to point but must describe fully any shapes they can see in this picture.
Code Cracker
Crack the code by replacing the encrypted letters in the given text. There are lots of hints provided about code breaking techniques.
In-tents Story
Work out the mathematical words missing from the story about buying a tent.
Greek Letter Pairs
Match the names with the commonly used Greek letters.
Groups of Four
A simplified, mathematical version of the challenge seen in the British TV programme Only Connect. Find the connections between the terms.
Math vs Maths Pairs
Match the British and American words for mathematical concepts.
Four Ever
Generate a number sequence based on the number of letters needed to spell the previous number.
Symbols instead of Words
John David Walters shares the origins of mathematical symbols, and illuminates why they’re still so important in the field today.
Maths Without Words
A TED talk describing a visual approach to learning Maths from MIND Research.
Maths Anagrams
Jumbled words from a database of over 500 different mathematical words. Can you solve these anagrams?
Maths Words
The game of charades played with mathematical words. Choose easy, medium or hard words from our database of over 500 words.
Probability Words
A visual aid to highlight the vocabulary of probability and to debate the relationship between the given words.
Circle Parts
A visual aid for a teacher to use while describing the components of a circle.
Polygons
Name the polygons and show the number of lines and order of rotational symmetry.
Number Rhyme
A poem about the numbers one to nine. Just for fun can you make up a last line for each verse?
Circle Parts Kim's Game
A memory game to be projected to help the whole class revise the names for the parts of a circle.
Wordles
Remember these mathematical words for their shape and movement.
The Great Dodecahedron
Pupils are not allowed to use their hands to point but must describe fully any shapes they can see in this picture.
Code Cracking Presentation
A slide presentation showing techniques for cracking simple codes and ciphers.
A Number
When written as a word or words what is the smallest positive whole number containing the letter 'a'?
Alphanumbetical
A challenge to find the number which when written as a word has all the letters in alphabetical order.
Anagrams
Can you un-jumble these mathematical words?
Eleven Plus Two
Rearrange the letters in the ex
Figuratively Speaking
Write the numbers written as words using digits.
Intents Excitement
Work out the mathematical words missing from the story about buying a tent.
Kim's Game 3
This is the Maths version of the traditional memory game. Memorise 10 mathematical facts then recall them as they disappear from view.
Love Maths
Find the nine mathematical words hidden in the love story. The last letters of the hidden words form an anagram of the name of a famous mathematician.
Lyric Lacking Limerick
Find the words missing from the mathematical limerick.
M for Mathematics
Write down as many mathematical words as possible that begin with the letter M.
Maths Crossword
A small crossword puzzle containing mathematical words.
Maths In School
Find mathematical words which can be made by using the letters in the name of your school?
Mystery Numbers
Can you recognise the mystery numbers from the clues?
Square Circle Kite
Write down the names of all the mathematical shapes you know.
Starting With
Write down as many mathematical words as possible that begin with a particular letter.
True or False?
An activity designed to address common misconceptions.
Vixen Value
The Vixen Value of a word is the number of vowels multiplied by the number of consonants. How many words can you find with Vixen Value of 24?
Vowelless
Vowels have been taken out of mathematical words. Can you recognise them?
Word Search
Create your own mathematical word search for the whole class to enjoy.
Wordles
Turn mathematical words into designs which will help you remember the meanings of the words.
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Teachers might find the complete Vocabulary Topic List useful.
Mathematics is a language but we also need to understand the language that describes mathematical concepts and techniques.
There are a number of lesson starters and interactive activities that are based around words. The words used are words that pupils will come across in their study of mathematics. By doing these activities pupils will become more familiar with those words, learn how to spell them and dispel misconceptions in some cases.
These activities also provide variety in the study of mathematics and the word games can provide fun and motivation during lessons.
Be aware that even amongst the English speaking nations there can be variations used with the way words are spelled, pronounced and applied but understanding this is all part of education. In an attempt to provide consistency on the Transum Website I am developing this Style Guide.
