Build maths literacy and secure number vocabulary with this Level 1 Foundation Match-Up pack. It includes 10 activities, 100 term-and-definition matches, complete solutions and an accompanying PowerPoint for whole-class teaching.

Pupils can often perform a calculation but struggle to explain number concepts or distinguish between similar mathematical terms. This resource provides a simple, low-preparation way to embed literacy in maths lessons while strengthening essential number knowledge.

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

Vocabulary included

Number types and place value: number, digit, integer, whole number, prime, prime number, decimal, terminating decimal, decimal place, place value and significant figure.

Fractions and percentages: fraction, simple fraction, proper fraction, percentage and fraction-to-decimal conversion.

Factors and multiples: factor, common factor, multiple, common multiple and square number.

Calculations and operations: operations, order of operations, brackets, inverse operation, sum, difference and product.

Number skills and representations: partition, counting and number square.
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Key vocabulary is revisited across different activities to provide purposeful retrieval practice and help pupils distinguish between closely related terms such as prime and prime number, factor and common factor, and fraction and proper fraction.

The included PowerPoint allows the tasks to be displayed, discussed and completed with the whole class. Printable PDF worksheets and full solution pages are also included for independent work, self-assessment or quick teacher marking.

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

Part of the Beyond Printables Literacy in Maths Suite.