Math Hangman

Guess the hidden math word one letter at a time. Each wrong letter adds a part to the drawing; six wrong guesses and the game is over. Stuck? Ask for a hint, which gives the word’s definition.

How to play

1. Tap letters (or type them) to guess.
2. Correct letters appear in every position where they occur.
3. You can make 5 mistakes; the 6th ends the game.

Strategy: letter frequency

In English, E, T, A, O, I and N are the most common letters, so guess vowels and these letters first. Math words also often end in -ION, -AL or -ENT.

The word list

The 40 words cover algebra, geometry, numbers and statistics, from AREA and RATIO to HYPOTENUSE and COEFFICIENT, each with a short definition you can review.

Math Hangman quiz: 10 questions

Test yourself with 10 multiple-choice questions. Choose an answer and press Submit to see if you are right and why. Your score appears at the end.

Frequently asked questions

Is math hangman good for learning?

Yes. It reviews spelling and meaning of key math words, and the hint gives the definition.

How many wrong guesses do I get?

Six wrong guesses end the game.

Can I use my keyboard?

Yes. Type letters A to Z.

Are the words for a certain grade?

They range from upper elementary (AREA, RATIO) to high school (LOGARITHM, MATRIX).

Is there a version with my own words?

Use the math word search to build a puzzle from your own list.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Letter frequency

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