Nouns
The way something is pointing or moving, like left, right, up, or down.
direction
> (when one value is bigger than another)
greater than
To arrange things by size, value, or position.
order
happening again and again
repeated
Actions you do with numbers, like adding (+), subtracting (−), multiplying (×), or dividing (÷).
operations
a whole number, positive or negative (or zero)
integer
positive
To go up or move higher.
ascend
To solve, starting with 'c'
compute
You do these first in maths! Symbols ( ) used in maths to group numbers or operations.
brackets
A sequence or set of numbers, shapes, or objects that follow a rule or repeat in a regular way.
pattern
< (when one value is smaller than another)
less than
To find an answer by doing maths (sometimes with a digital tool)
calculate
To go down or move lower.
descend
a statement comparing two values or expressions that are the same
equal
how big something is, the size or amount
less than zero
negative
To find out how things are similar or different.
compare
the process of splitting a number (the dividend) into equal parts or groups
divide
A group of numbers, symbols, and operations without an equals sign (like 3 + 5 or 2 × (4 + 1)).
expression
A sentence that tells something and can be true or false in maths.
statement
How something compares to something else, like position or size.
relative
To show or describe something, usually with numbers, symbols, or pictures.
represent
to work out a solution (starting with e)
evaluate
a statement comparing two values or expressions that are not equal
inequality