Expose your students to a wide range of maths language with our Maths Operations Symbols Display! This colourful resource highlights key vocabulary used to describe the four main maths operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Displaying this language supports students in understanding and using mathematical terms confidently across all areas of the curriculum.

The posters feature clear headings and curated lists of words and phrases commonly associated with each operation. They provide a valuable reference for students as they decode word problems, apply operations, and communicate their thinking clearly and effectively. Having this language visible promotes fluency, comprehension, and mathematical reasoning.

Maths Operations Symbols Display is perfect for creating a maths vocabulary wall, problem-solving station, or reference space in your classroom. The bright and engaging Rainbow decor design adds a cheerful touch to your learning space while providing essential vocabulary support that students can refer to every day.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Develop understanding of mathematical language and symbols
• ✅ Build fluency in interpreting and using vocabulary for the four operations
• ✅ Strengthen problem-solving and reasoning through correct vocabulary use
• ✅ Support comprehension of word problems and mathematical instructions
• ✅ Foster independence and confidence in applying mathematical language

What’s Included:

• 4 Maths Operations Symbols Posters (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Each poster featuring commonly used words and terms for that operation
• Available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts

Materials Needed:

• Printed and laminated posters
• Blu-Tack, pins, or adhesive strips for display
• Optional: display board or maths wall space

How to Use:

1. Print and laminate the posters.
2. Introduce each poster and discuss how the terms relate to the corresponding operation.
3. Display the posters in a prominent location in your maths learning area.
4. Refer to the posters regularly during lessons, discussions, and problem-solving activities.
5. Encourage students to use the displayed terms when explaining their mathematical thinking.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during explicit teaching of problem-solving strategies
• 💡 Display near a problem-solving station or maths learning wall
• 💡 Reference during maths discussions and reasoning activities
• 💡 Support EAL/D learners with consistent visual reinforcement of key vocabulary
• 💡 Encourage students to use displayed terms in their verbal and written explanations

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate the posters for durability and year-round use
• 💛 Model correct use of vocabulary from the posters in your teaching language
• 💛 Create smaller versions for student maths folders or journals
• 💛 Use colour-coded strategies to support visual learners

Maths Operations Symbols Display is a valuable classroom reference tool for building mathematical language and confidence. The clear visuals and engaging Rainbow design help your students connect mathematical symbols with everyday language and improve their reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Check out our other Rainbow decor resources to complete your classroom look!

Available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts.