Math language

Math language

Why are math words important

• They tell you what operations to do

• They tell you what numbers to use

• They tell you what signs to use

Some Example Words

• Less than

• Subtraction

• Go Into

• More Than

• Less Than

• The SAME As

• Uneven/Equal

Poll

Which one has better mathematical language.

• Maya went to the store that was 3.5 miles away. Then she walked to her local coffee shop which was 2.8 miles away. Then walked home the same 3.5 miles. How many miles were walked in total.

• Eva was 86 years old. Her brother was 72 years old. How old are they put together.