Save planning time with ready-to-use Maths Vocabulary & Spelling Lists

Support confident mathematicians while reducing teacher workload with these Maths Vocabulary & Spelling Lists for Year 5, fully aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum.

Designed for busy primary classrooms, these ready-to-use resources provide carefully organised mathematical vocabulary lists that help pupils learn, spell and confidently apply the language needed for arithmetic, reasoning and problem solving.

What’s included?

The spelling lists cover key language from:

• Number and place value
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Mathematical reasoning and problem solving

Designed for everyday classroom use

These flexible resources are ideal for:

• Weekly spelling lessons and spelling tests
• Maths lesson starters
• Homework and home learning
• Classroom vocabulary displays
• Revision activities
• Intervention and catch-up groups
• Independent learning

Why teachers choose this resource

Created by experienced primary teachers, these Maths Vocabulary & Spelling Lists provide a simple and consistent way to embed mathematical language across Key Stage 2.

✓ Fully aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum

✓ Carefully organised by year group

✓ Supports arithmetic, reasoning and problem-solving vocabulary

✓ Ready to use with minimal preparation

✓ Reinforces spelling alongside mathematical understanding

✓ Helps pupils communicate mathematical ideas more accurately

Instead of creating vocabulary lists yourself or searching through multiple resources, you will have one structured collection that supports progression and consistency throughout the year.

Build confident mathematical communication Perfect for

• Primary school teachers
• Teaching assistants
• Tutors
• Home educators
• Parents supporting KS2 maths learning

Build a complete curriculum vocabulary collection

Create a consistent whole-school approach to vocabulary development by combining these Maths Vocabulary & Spelling Lists with the matching:

• English Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)
• Science Vocabulary & Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)

Together, these resources support spelling, vocabulary development and subject knowledge across the primary curriculum while saving teachers valuable planning time.

Last updated: July 2026