X Marks the Maths: Number and Shape Words
A Wordle-style game with 13 five-letter maths words, inspired by the 'x' used for multiplying and for unknown numbers. Students guess each word from a simple clue and learn key vocabulary for talking about numbers, shapes and measuring.
A free WordVibe Vocabulary Game for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: x.
Clues
- The final number you get when you add everything together.
- The space between two lines that meet, measured in degrees.
- The outside form of something, like a circle, square or triangle.
- Exactly the same in size or amount. It is shown by the '=' sign.
- Any single number from 0 to 9.
- A drawing with lines or bars that shows numbers or information.
- A line that bends smoothly and has no straight parts.
- To say numbers in order: one, two, three, four...
- To find the right answer to a maths problem.
- How far it is from one side of something to the other side.
Printable worksheet
This WordVibe Vocabulary Game comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Crossword · Use the clues. There is no word bank.
- Write the clue · Choose two words from the crossword. Write your own clue for each one.
Part 1: Crossword
Use the clues. There is no word bank.