Math Vocabulary for Grades 1-2

Welcome to our math vocabulary section! Here you'll find simple explanations for important math words.

What is "Tally"?

A tally is a way of counting things by making marks. Each group of five marks is usually shown as four vertical lines with a fifth line crossing them.

Example: We used tally marks to count how many students chose pizza for lunch. Four lines and then one across for five!

Learning math words helps you understand numbers and solve problems better!