Early Maths Vocabulary
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Use mathematical words carefully when counting, comparing, and describing shapes and positions
What mastery looks like
- 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
Check your understanding
When Early Maths Vocabulary talks about maths — like comparing numbers or describing shapes — do they use the right words, like "larger than", "fewer", "beside", or "corner"?
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