MATHEMATICAL VOCABULARY
NUMBER, MONEY
4+ YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6
one, two, three, twenty-one ....... 101 - 1000 ten thousand,
PLACE four... twenty ..a hundred (in words) rows digit hundred
VALUE tens, units, numeral thousand, million
number guess hundreds columns approximate figure
estimate
many, add addition
few equals (makes) plus
take away subtraction less than
ADDITION count on minus
count back difference same as greater than
SUBTRACTION
fewer than between amount
more than find the sum of more than
most total of
least + - signs signs
total of
groups of sharing
share times tables grouping
X lots of multiply remainder
x sign twice product of
___ halve, double divide treble
-- sign
MATHEMATICAL VOCABULARY
NUMBER, MONEY
4+ YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6
negative sequence square root
pattern decimal point function decimal rectangular cube (of
PATTERNS machines fraction of numbers number)
a half a quarter input output a quantity triangular
NUMBER symbol predict prime numbers numbers
NAMES odd fraction co-ordinates cube root
square numbers positive generalise
even multiples percentage
factors consecutive algebra
algebraic
equivalent
(fraction)
1p - 20p 20p - 50p
MONEY £1
VOCABULARY MEASURES, HANDLING DATA
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heavy grams
light kilograms WEIGHT
heavier less (of a
lighter balance continuous volume CAPACITY
heaviest capacity e.g.
lightest sand) VOLUME
full, empty litre
before, after hour
day, night hour
morning hour digital
afternoon evening seconds analogue TIME
today, tomorrow days of week minutes
o’clock seasons
months of year
bar graph frequency table grouped
pictogram frequency
favourite block graph tally chart range average (mean) decision trees
tally marks Venn diagrams GRAPHS
Carroll average scale mean, medial,
diagrams mode
pie chart
fair, unfair
impossible predict PROBABILITY
certain
likely, probable outcome
VOCABULARY SHAPE, SPACE, MEASURES
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square semi-circle trapezium congruent
rectangle hexagon right angle regular rhombus
triangle irregular parallelogram bisect
circle pentagon parallel kite 2D SHAPE
oval horizontal quadrilateral perpendicular
vertical scalene
octagon isosceles
equilateral
acute, obtuse
reflex
cube
cuboid cone pyramid prism
face tetrahedron
edge nets 3D SHAPE
corner
cylinder
sphere
in front of size, shape clockwise
straight above points of the anticlockwise NE protractor bearings
under left compass full turn SE
inside tessellation turn NW compass (pi) MOVEMENT
behind right (tiling patterns) turn SW
next to north, south east rotation
turn reflect, rotate west angle
reflection turn
long metre stick measure radius
short tallest, longest compass perimeter diameter scale drawing LENGTH,
longer than thickest centimetres area circumference cm cm AREA
shorter than metre
YEAR: 4+
NUMBER and MONEY
PLACE VALUE ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION FRACTIONS NUMBER MONEY CALCULATOR
SUBTRACTION AND DIVISION PATTERNS
sorting sets of add to a set of recognise patterns shopping -
1, 2, 3 objects using colour,
shape, other play shop and
establish 1 - 1 addition of symbols related vocabulary
correspondence numbers to 10
make repeating coin recognition
count to 5 counting on and patterns e.g. using
then 10 back unifix, beads
finally 20
extend patterns
recognition of lots of pictorial
symbols to 5 addition before sequencing
then 10 number sums
learn number do number bonds
formation to 10 orally
order numbers
YEAR: 1
NUMBER and MONEY
PLACE VALUE ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION FRACTIONS NUMBER MONEY CALCULATOR
SUBTRACTION AND DIVISION PATTERNS
number add and subtract to counting on and number sequences coin recognition to
recognition to 20 10 back in 2’s, 5’s and £1
10’s
order numbers to add and subtract in sharing and patterns in shopping activities,
20 practical situations grouping numbers involving addition
and subtraction for
estimate a number language - fewer begin to learn 2 amounts to 20p
of objects to 20 than, take away, and 10 times tables missing number
more than (up to 10 x 10) sums
count on and back recording vertically
to 20 and horizontally
count in ones to 3 3+5=
100, twos to 20, +5
fives to 50, tens to ___
100
practise number
formation
oral number
YEAR: 2
NUMBER and MONEY
PLACE VALUE ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION FRACTIONS NUMBER MONEY CALCULATOR
SUBTRACTION AND DIVISION PATTERNS
read, write and know addition and learn 2, 5 and 10 understand distinguish coin recognition to use symbols
order numbers to subtraction bonds times tables meaning of or between odd and £1 + -- x -- =
100 then 1000 of 10 (up to 10 x 10) of a shape even numbers
revise counting on addition and practical grouping halves and quarters patterns in addition relationship use a calculator to
in steps of 1, 2, 5 subtraction to 20 in 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’s, of a number of and subtraction between coins to check sums
and 10 with mental recall 6’s, 7’s, 8’s, 9’s, objects 20p then 50p
10’s leading to solving read the display
use repeating money problems
understand TU + TU practical multiplication as patterns to make
position of digits. then written equal groupings sequences
TU
U - U then practical sharing use of a symbol to
approximate to TU - TU without stand for an
nearest 10 carrying simple inverse unknown
(decomposition) or operations 4 + [ ] = 8
improve number exchange, then 2 x 5 = 10
formation with carrying [ ] x 5 = 10 explore and record
addition and
estimate to 100 use of 100 square subtraction
patterns, multiples
know ordinal (1st, of 2, 5, 10
2nd, 3rd) and
cardinal look for patterns in
(conservation) 100 square
numbers
use simple
function machines
YEAR: 3
NUMBER and MONEY
PLACE VALUE ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION FRACTIONS NUMBER MONEY CALCULATOR
SUBTRACTION AND DIVISION PATTERNS
read, write and know addition and understand and understand concept ability to recognise ability to recognise familiarity with
order whole subtraction number learn 2, 5, 10 times of and of a odd and even coins calculator keys
numbers to 100 bonds to 20 tables then 3’s and shape numbers
4’s (up to 10 x 10) amounts to £1 use calculator to
understand understand sum work out simple
significance of reversal introduce division ability to find or simple repeating simple addition sums and for
position of digits 6+3=3+6 as repeated of a number of patterns and subtraction up exploring number
HTU subtraction and things to £1, then £5 then patterns
multiplication as recognise use of a more
approximate to TU + TU addition repeated addition symbol for an
nearest 10 with carrying up to unknown number
(rounding up or 100
down) use -- symbol relevant equivalent addition and change in pence to check results using
fractions subtraction £1 a calculator
introduce negative TU - TU (with practical division = patterns
numbers in context decomposition) work then written be familiar with £
work with no use 100 square to sign and decimal
remainders explore patterns point
look at pictorial
concept of sharing representation of use simple
and grouping function machines
with input and
multiply whole begin to order output
numbers by U, simple fractions
doubles and halves use a letter and a
number to fix a
point on a grid
(co-ordinates)
YEAR: 4
NUMBER and MONEY
PLACE VALUE ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION FRACTIONS NUMBER MONEY CALCULATOR
SUBTRACTION AND DIVISION PATTERNS
read, write and know and use understand and understand concept use pattern in add and subtract up recognise negative
order whole addition and learn tables up to of number when to £10 by counting numbers in
numbers to 1000 subtraction facts to 10 x 10 of a shape doing mental on calculator displays
20 calculations
understand learn mental multiply and find predict simple ability to give use calculator to
position of digit Th methods for adding divide by 10 of a number number sequences change solve problems
HTU and subtracting to involving several
100 multiply by 100 look at sequencing use decimal digit numbers (e.g.
using doubling, notation data collection)
addition and TU x U then simple equivalent halving and tables
recognise negative subtraction HTU HTU x U fractions patterns change pence to £ use and interpret
numbers in context and HTU up to = = = and £ to pence remainders on
1000 simple mappings calculator
carrying and TU -- U recognise fraction function machines introduce use of
approximation to decomposition then HTU -- U shaded in a shape with input and constant function
nearest 10 or 100 output
understand division with use fractions to _______________
reversible remainders compare parts of a use of a symbol for
operations whole a number NUMBER
3 + 4 = 7 PATTERNS
7 - 4 = 3 inverse operations
+ and - introduce idea of
understand simple x and -- multiple factor and
equations square numbers
10 + 3 = 15 - 2 express patterns in
words introduce
co-ordinates
YEAR: 5
NUMBER and MONEY
PLACE VALUE ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION FRACTIONS NUMBER MONEY CALCULATOR
SUBTRACTION AND DIVISION PATTERNS
read numbers up to addition and understand and find fractions of a revise inverse change to £10 and further problem
hundred thousand subtraction of know tables up to quantity operations more solving with
thousands with 12 x 12 (learn of 20 + and - calculations
approximate to carrying and inverses) x and -- rounding off to
nearest 10, 100 or decomposition of 12 nearest £1 read calculator
1000 use mental explore harder display to nearest
methods for number sequences use four rules of whole number
understanding of mental addition of multiplying to 100 revise recognition of doubling, number to solve
as decimal 0.1 several single digit of fraction of a halving, times money problems
numbers multiply or divide shape shaded tables
use negative by 10 or 100
numbers in context use mental use a symbol for an
methods for adding problem solving unknown value
work with numbers or subtracting using
to 1 decimal place numbers to 100 multiplication and revise multiples,
(2 decimal places division factors, square
with money) check validity of numbers
answers introduce HTU x
TU and HTU -- U introduce
rectangular
numbers and prime
numbers,
consecutive
numbers
revise co-ordinates
YEAR: 6
NUMBER and MONEY
PLACE VALUE ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION FRACTIONS NUMBER MONEY CALCULATOR
SUBTRACTION AND DIVISION PATTERNS
read numbers up to use mental use mental ability to change knowledge of problem solving interpret rounding
1 million methods for + and methods for x and fractions into prime numbers and remainders on
- to 100 -- to 100 decimals and a display
approximate to decimals into ability to recognise
nearest 10, 100 and add and subtract to know x and -- facts fractions and predict square, use calculator to
1000 and 2 decimal places to 12 x 12 rectangular and find:
add and subtract triangular numbers percentages,
order negative x and -- by 10, 100 fractions with squares,
numbers and 1000 same denominator use of simple cubes,
formulae square roots
add negative explore x and -- of recognise and
numbers decimals by whole understand simple generalise patterns
number percentages
understand ThHTU x U 10%, 25%, 50%, revise multiples,
1 = 0.01 ThHTU x TU 75% and factors, square
100 ThHTU -- U equivalent numbers,
fractions rectangular
introduce numbers
HTU -- TU revise fractions of
then a quantity introduce square
ThHTU -- TU roots, cubes and
cube roots
revise co-ordinates
- plot and join
points to show an
algebraic
relationship e.g. x
3
YEAR: 4+
SHAPE, SPACE and MEASURES
SHAPE SHAPE SPACE MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES
2D 3D Movement Length Weight Volume/Capacity Time
recognise common build 3D shapes turning movements language in play: language in play: water play: pattern of school
2D shapes: square, with bricks, duplo e.g. in PE, follow long, short, longer heavy, light more than, less time: morning -
circle, rectangle, directions than, shorter than than, tipping, start - assembly
triangle, hexagon filling, full, empty
and octagon lunchtime
look at 3D shapes relationship of use non-standard balancing non- sand play
look at shapes in in the environment objects: next to, measuring standard weights storytime
the environment inside, above, in,
on, under, in front seasons
of.....
the hour o’clock
basic tiling compare and order heavier/lighter
patterns objects than, day/night
heaviest, lightest
look at properties use hands, feet morning/afternoon
of shape: sliding, spans, metre stick
rolling, lancing today/tomorrow
YEAR: 1
SHAPE, SPACE and MEASURES
SHAPE SHAPE SPACE MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES
2D 3D Movement Length Weight Volume/Capacity Time
sort and name 2D name 3D shapes: turning ordering by height lots of practical compare and order revise all previous
shapes: squares, cubes, cuboids, movements: experience and objects by volume work
triangle, rectangle, cylinders, spheres left, right measuring using relevant
hexagon, pentagon, non-standard vocabulary: heavy, estimate and use of non-
circle measures e.g. hand light..... use of measure using standard passage of
spans, strides balance. non-standard units time e.g. before
look at 2D use language of describe position of capacity and after lunch
reflections face, edge, corner recognise need for balancing objects
recognise and standard measures against non- learn:
introduce right turns - introduce metres standard units (e.g. day of week
angle marbles, cubes) seasons
make simple tiling use of trundle months of year
patterns wheel and metre compare and order calendar
stick objects by weight
IT link (Roamer) telling time in
compare lengths recognise need for hours, hours
standard units
vocabulary of writing - in figures
length: longest,
tallest, thickest
YEAR: 2
SHAPE, SPACE and MEASURES
SHAPE SHAPE SPACE MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES
2D 3D Movement Length Weight Volume/Capacity Time
explore 2D shapes: describe basic 3D understand angle estimate, measure compare and order conservation of revise all previous
squares, rectangles, shapes: as a measure of and compare objects without capacity work: count in
triangles, cubes turn. lengths using measuring - days and months
pentagons, cuboids metres, metre, heavier, lighter standard measures
hexagons, circles, cylinders revise and centimetres than introduced - litre, look at calendars
ovals cones turns (weight related litre
spheres recognise need for vocabulary) practise:
recognise or IT link (Roamer) smaller units of estimate, measure days in a week
of a shape recognise: length balancing an object and compare days in a month
faces use 4 points of against non- capacities months in a year
recognise right edges compass. Learn: curved lengths standard units days in a year
angles in shapes corners north, south days in a leap year
links between introduce names of
look for: investigate: metres, metre standard weights - measure passage of
reflective reflecting (in a and centimetres use balance scales time
symmetry in mirror)
shapes translating (sliding estimate, measure sequence time
to make a and compare using to/ past hour
find lines of tessellation) kilogram and kg.
symmetry rotating (to make a nearly past
pattern) introduce grams just after past
AREA
conservation of tell time in 5
practical
weight minute intervals
experience
use analogue and
find area by
digital time and
counting squares
clocks - read and
of simple shapes
write digital time
YEAR: 3
SHAPE, SPACE and MEASURES
SHAPE SHAPE SPACE MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES MEASURES
2D 3D Movement Length Weight Volume/Capacity Time
recognise and recognise and turning compare and order compare and order understand concept know:
name: name simple movements: objects without without measuring of space - more days of week
square solids: left, right measuring e.g. e.g. heavier, lighter than, less than in order of months
rectangle cube clockwise shorter, longer, than, as heavy as, liquids rhyme about
triangle cuboid anticlockwise taller than as light as...... number of days in
pentagon cylinder full, , turns revise litres, each month (or
hexagon cone turn use non-standard balancing all litres, knuckles)
circle sphere north, south, east, measures e.g. hand objects against litres
oval pyramid west spans, digits, stride non-standard units use of calendar
(marbles) estimate, measure
understand: use of IT (Roamer) recognise and and compare concept of time
side understand: understand need estimate and check capacities using and passing of time
corner face moving shapes for standard standard measures
straight edge using: measures. Measure use grams time everyday
curved corner reflections (in a in whole activities: how
mirror) centimetres, use of consolidate kg and much can be done
recognise translations ruler, metre stick, kg in 1 minute?
reflective make simple 3D (tessellation) tape measure,
symmetry in shapes from trundle wheel recognise need for tell time to:
shapes polydron smaller units hour
measure: class, hall hour
find lines of 5 minute and 1
symmetry estimate and check AREA minute intervals
select appropriate understand area - use of digital and
measuring amount of surface: analogue displays
instrument. use non-standard
recognise need for measures e.g.
small units of number of squares
length
MATHEMATICAL VOCABULARY
SHAPE and SPACE
4+ YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6
square hexagon semi-circle trapezium congruent
rectangle right angle regular rhombus
triangle pentagon irregular parallelogram bisect
circle parallel kite
2D SHAPE oval horizontal quadrilateral perpendicular
vertical scalene
octagon isosceles
equilateral
acute, obtuse
reflex
cube
cuboid
face prism
3D SHAPE edge cone pyramid tetrahedron
corner nets
cylinder
sphere
in front of left size, shape clockwise
straight above right points of the anticlockwise NE
under compass full turn SE protractor
MOVEMENT inside tessellation turn NW bearings
behind (tiling patterns) turn SW compass
next to north, south east (pi)
turn reflect, rotate west angle rotation
reflection turn
MATHEMATICAL VOCABULARY
MEASURES
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LENGTH, long metre stick measure perimeter radius scale drawing
AREA short tallest, longest compass area diameter
longer than thickest centimetres circumference cm cm
shorter than metre
WEIGHT heavy grams
CAPACITY light kilograms
VOLUME heavier less (of a
lighter balance continuous volume
heaviest capacity e.g.
lightest sand)
full, empty litre
before, after hour
day, night hour
morning hour digital
TIME afternoon evening seconds analogue
today, tomorrow days of week minutes
o’clock seasons
months of year
MATHEMATICAL VOCABULARY
HANDLING DATA
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bar graph frequency table grouped
pictogram range frequency,
tally chart average (mean) decision trees
GRAPHS favourite block graph tally marks average Venn diagrams
Carroll scale mean, medial,
diagrams mode
pie chart
fair, unfair predict
PROBABILITY impossible
certain outcome
likely
probable