Mathematics Crossword Puzzle
STEM crossword with 12 math terms
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Mathematics Crossword Puzzle
STEM crossword with 12 math terms
Across
- 1.Whole number, positive, negative, or zero
- 3.Part of a whole, written as numerator over denominator
- 6.Symbol representing an unknown quantity
- 7.Power to which a base number is raised
- 9.Distance from the center to the edge of a circle
- 10.Middle value in a sorted set of numbers
- 12.Quantity with both magnitude and direction
Down
- 2.Math branch using letters to represent unknowns
- 4.A statement proven through logical reasoning
- 5.Closed shape made of straight line segments
- 8.Line that touches a circle at exactly one point
- 11.Mathematical statement showing two things are equal
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What is a Crossword?
A STEM crossword uses subject-area vocabulary as the answer words. Each clue defines a term from the featured field: biology, physics, chemistry, math, or computer science.
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Start with clues whose answers you know for certain, since filled letters unlock adjacent clues. Use the crossing letters to confirm uncertain answers.
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About this puzzle
Free printable math crossword puzzle — 12 mathematics vocabulary words for students. Instant PDF download.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Format: US Letter PDF with answer key
- Free to download, print, and use
- Commercial use allowed for KDP publishers
Step-by-step: solving the Mathematics Crossword Puzzle
- Print the PDF. Download and print the free STEM crossword PDF. The grid and clue list are on page one.
- Start with confident clues. Read every across and down clue. Fill in the answers you know for certain. These unlock crossing letters.
- Use intersections to confirm. When you're not sure about a clue, check the crossing letters from a confirmed answer. Spelling is a strong constraint.
- Verify with the answer key. Compare the finished grid to the answer key on the second page.