Math Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Worksheet

A low-stakes way to review the math words upper-elementary students need to read a problem correctly: the four operations, fractions and decimals, and basic geometry. Ready to print as a bell ringer, a sub plan, or an early-finisher handout — no prep beyond hitting print.

Printable math vocabulary crossword puzzle with clues about operations, fractions, and geometry terms
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What do you call the answer to an addition problem? | SUM
What do you call the answer to a subtraction problem? | DIFFERENCE
What do you call the answer to a multiplication problem? | PRODUCT
What do you call the answer to a division problem? | QUOTIENT
What is the amount left over after dividing called? | REMAINDER
What do you call a number that names part of a whole, like one half? | FRACTION
What is the top number of a fraction called? | NUMERATOR
What is the bottom number of a fraction called? | DENOMINATOR
What do you call a number written with a point, like 0.5? | DECIMAL
What is the distance around the outside of a shape called? | PERIMETER
What do you call the amount of space inside a flat shape? | AREA
What is formed where two lines meet at a corner? | ANGLE
What do you call a number that divides evenly into another number? | FACTOR
What is the result of multiplying a number by a whole number, like 12 for 4? | MULTIPLE
What do you call a number sentence with an equal sign? | EQUATION

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  • Weekly math vocabulary review
  • Pre-test study guide for a fractions unit
  • Bell ringer before a word-problem lesson
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