Math isn't only about getting answers right — it is full of surprises, patterns and jokes. Use these facts and riddles as quick warm-ups to get your class laughing and thinking.
Did you know?
From 0 to 1000, the only number that has the letter "a" in it is "one thousand".
"Four" is the only number in the English language that is spelt with the same number of letters as the number itself.
Every odd number has an "e" in it.
Americans call mathematics "math" because they argue that "mathematics" functions as a singular noun, so "math" should be singular too.
2 and 5 are the only prime numbers that end in 2 or 5.
2,520 is the smallest number that can be exactly divided by all the numbers 1 to 10.
The most popular favourite number is 7.
The word "forty" is the only number that has all its letters in alphabetical order.
Any two opposite sides of a dice, when added, make 7.
Mathematical wonders
Riddles & jokes
Ask the question first — then tap to reveal the answer.
How do you make seven an even number?
Take the "S" out!
Teacher: Why are you doing multiplication on the floor?
Student: You told me not to use tables!
How can you add eight 8's to get the number 1,000, only using addition?
888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1,000
Why is 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7 8 (ate) 9!
What should be added to NINE to get SIX?
Add "S" — S + IX = SIX
Why did the two 4's skip lunch?
They already 8!