Develop maths literacy and secure understanding of essential data and statistics vocabulary with this Level 2 Developing Match-Up pack.

The resource includes 10 ready-to-use activities, 100 term-and-definition matches, complete solutions and an accompanying PowerPoint for whole-class teaching.

Many pupils can interpret data or complete statistical calculations but struggle with the precise language used in lessons and examinations. These activities provide a structured, low-preparation way to embed literacy in maths lessons while strengthening important statistics knowledge.

Vocabulary includes:

• primary data and secondary data
• categorical data and grouped data
• population, sample and random sample
• questionnaire and bias
• frequency table, class interval and stem-and-leaf diagram
• time series and outlier
• positive correlation, negative correlation and no correlation
• “correlation is negative” and causation

Each activity contains 10 lettered terms and 10 numbered definitions. Pupils read carefully and match each term to its precise meaning, developing vocabulary, retrieval, reasoning and mathematical communication.

The activities help pupils distinguish between frequently confused concepts such as population and sample, primary and secondary data, correlation and causation, and positive, negative and no correlation.

The included PowerPoint allows each task to be displayed and discussed with the whole class. Printable PDF activities and complete solution pages are also provided for independent work, self-assessment or quick teacher marking.

Ideal for KS3 maths, GCSE Foundation preparation, maths literacy, starters, plenaries, retrieval practice, revision, intervention, homework, cover lessons, tutoring, mixed-attainment classes, EAL learners and SEN support.

Part of the Beyond Printables Literacy in Maths Suite.