Maths Charts for School Maths Lab

Quick Answer: Maths Charts are wall charts that present mathematical facts, formulas and diagrams for a classroom or maths lab to keep on display. Teachers use maths charts as a reference during problem solving, a starting point for lessons and a revision aid before tests.

What a Wall Chart Does That a Book Cannot

A chart stays in view. A formula for the area of a trapezium or a diagram of the angles made by parallel lines, left on the wall for a term, is seen dozens of times and gradually becomes familiar. Students check a fact on the wall while working, instead of stopping to search a textbook, which keeps attention on the problem.

Charts in a maths lab commonly cover number facts and tables, place value, fractions and decimals, algebraic identities, mensuration formulas for areas and volumes, and geometry diagrams of angles, triangles and circles. The titles and number of charts in this set are not stated in the listing, so they should be checked against the syllabus before ordering.

Good use of a chart is active rather than decorative. Teachers cover part of a formula and ask the class to supply it, point to a diagram and ask for the reason behind a property, or ask students to add a worked example beneath a chart on a sticky note. Rotating charts through the year keeps the wall matched to current topics.

Applications

• Keeping key formulas and facts visible during problem-solving lessons
• Lesson starters that ask students to explain a diagram or complete a covered formula
• Revision before tests and examinations
• Setting up a maths lab or maths corner with reference displays

Care & Handling

• Mount maths charts at eye level with clips or a chart hanger rather than tape across the printed area.
• Choose a wall that does not get direct sun; strong light bleaches printed colours within a few terms.
• Roll charts loosely or keep them flat in a folder when they come off the wall; folding creases diagrams.

Specifications

Why Choose LabEquip

A new maths lab is often equipped with a general set like this plus stage-specific material such as the Charts on Mathematics for Upper Primary. LabEquip lists both in its Mathematics School Lab Products range, and further titles sit under Educational Charts; send your class levels through the LabEquip contact page to check coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which topics do maths charts usually cover?

Common topics include number facts and multiplication tables, place value, fractions and decimals, algebraic identities, mensuration formulas and geometry diagrams of angles, triangles and circles. The exact titles in this set should be confirmed at enquiry so they match your syllabus.

How can charts be used actively in lessons?

Cover part of a formula and ask students to supply it, point to a diagram and ask why the property holds, or have students write a worked example next to the chart. Used this way the wall becomes part of the lesson rather than decoration.

Should charts stay up all year?

Key references, such as formulas used across many topics, can stay up. Topic charts work better rotated so the display matches what is being taught, which keeps students looking at the wall rather than ignoring it.

Where should charts be placed in a classroom?

At eye level for seated students, on a wall they face while working, and away from windows that cause glare or fading. Leave space between charts so each one can be read from a distance.

Are charts useful in secondary classes?

Yes. Older students benefit from charts of formulas and identities, such as (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b² or the surface area and volume of solids, particularly during revision when they need quick recall.

How should wall charts be looked after?

Hang them with clips or a hanger rather than tape over the print, keep them out of direct sunlight and store unused charts rolled or flat. Charts treated this way last many school years.

Last Updated: September 2026