1. Leicestershire County Council
Language Matching
Pauline Kilbride
Leicestershire County Council

2. Topic Aims Method Equipment Duration Level Hidden
Language of Maths Card Matching
Aims
To increase knowledge of mathematical language
To make links between language and maths concepts.
Level
Entry Level
Method
Laminate and cut up match words to symbols and use blank card to add your own word to fit one of the symbols.
Equipment
Scissors
Laminator
Laminator Pouches
Pens/Pencils
Duration
Will depend on what lesson you use this with
Hidden

3. Language of Maths Card Match Take away Minus Decrease Less than
Laminate and cut up match words to symbols and use blank card to add your own word to fit one of the symbols.
Take away
Minus
Decrease
Less than
Difference
Subtract
Add
Plus
Sum
Altogether
More
Total
Times
Multiply
Product
Share
Divide
Lots of
Groups of + - X ÷
To Print

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