If you’re supporting tamariki with learning maths, having a few go-to phrases can make things feel a lot more natural. Here are nine simple phrases you can use every day, at home or in the classroom.
Kei a wai te wā
Whose turn is it?
Kei a au/koe te wā
It’s my/your turn
He aha te whakautu?
What is the answer?
Tīkina ētahi porotiti
Get some counters
E hia ngā ārani?
How many oranges?
[E] ____ ngā ārani
____ oranges
E hia e toe ana?
How many are left?
[E] ____ e toe ana
There are ____ left
Tāpirihia te 5 ki te 5
Add 5 and 5
Tangohia te 3 i te 8, ka...?
8 minus 3 equals...?
...ka 5
...equals 5
Tāpirihia te 5 ki te aha, ka 10?
5 plus what makes 10?
...ki te 5
...plus 5
Kāore i kō atu i a koe!
You can’t be beaten!
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If you’d like something you can print and keep nearby, we’ve also created a practical reference sheet you can download and have on hand anytime.
