Action Words used in Math [Cognitive Verbs 🧠]

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Across
  1. 7. Find the solution to a maths problem.
  2. 8. Show maths ideas using symbols, diagrams, or models.
  3. 9. Explain why your answer is correct.
  4. 12. Choose the right answer or method from a list.
  5. 13. Recognise and name maths elements or relationships.
Down
  1. 1. Work out the answer to a maths problem.
  2. 2. Finish a maths task or problem.
  3. 3. Point to specific information or sources.
  4. 4. Sort items into groups based on what they have in common.
  5. 5. Check if a result or solution is correct.
  6. 6. Apply maths ideas or methods to solve problems.
  7. 10. Make a maths expression easier to understand.
  8. 11. Find out the value or result of something.