Early Maths Vocabulary
Use mathematical words carefully when counting, comparing, and describing shapes and positions
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When your child talks about maths — like comparing numbers or describing shapes — do they use the right words, like "larger than", "fewer", "beside", or "corner"?
Use mathematical words carefully when counting, comparing, and describing shapes and positions
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- 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
“When your child talks about maths — like comparing numbers or describing shapes — do they use the right words, like "larger than", "fewer", "beside", or "corner"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Meta
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Mathematical Thinking
- Age range
- Ages 5–6