Math Symbols and Terms

Grade 1 · Math · Flashcards

Practice important math symbols and vocabulary words used in first grade.

Flashcards

+ (Plus Sign): The symbol for addition — it means add or put together.
- (Minus Sign): The symbol for subtraction — it means take away.
= (Equal Sign): The symbol that means both sides have the same value.
Addend: A number that is added to another number. In 4 + 3, both 4 and 3 are addends.
Sum: The answer you get after adding two or more numbers together.
Difference: The answer you get after subtracting one number from another.
Number Line: A line with numbers in order, used to help count forward or backward.
Greater Than (>): A symbol showing that one number is bigger than another. Example: 8 > 5.
Less Than (<): A symbol showing that one number is smaller than another. Example: 3 < 7.
Zero (0): The number that means none or nothing. Adding or subtracting 0 does not change a number.
Doubles: Adding the same number to itself. Example: 6 + 6 = 12.
Count On: A strategy where you start at one number and count forward to add.