Exploring Basic Math Vocabulary in English

What subject does the teacher express a strong dislike for?

• Science

• Math

• History

• English

What is the old-fashioned term for 'mathematics' that is no longer commonly used?

• Geometry

• Algebra

• Arithmetic

• Calculus

Which symbol is used to represent addition?

• /

• -

• +

• x

What word do we use instead of 'subtract' in spoken English?

• Multiply

• Divide

• Minus

• Add

How would you say '5 + 7' in spoken English?

• Five plus seven

• Five add seven

• Five subtract seven

• Five divide seven

What is the correct way to say '9 x 7' in spoken English?

• Nine add seven

• Nine multiply seven

• Nine subtract seven

• Nine times seven

What is the answer to '42 divided by 2'?

• 22

• 21

• 20

• 23

What trick does the teacher use to multiply by 9?

• Using a multiplication table

• Counting on fingers

• Drawing a diagram

• Using a calculator

What is the result of '9 times 7' using the finger trick?

• 63

• 81

• 72

• 56

What is the result of '9 times 9' using the finger trick?

• 72

• 99

• 81

• 90