Maths Terms for 11-13 Yr Olds
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James says: "This is glossary of terms for UK KS3 Maths,[ages 11-13] taken Works quite well with a 'random glossary entry' html block on a main course page since the definitions are in a small font size.
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SurdAn expression including one or more square roots (or cube roots, fourth roots, etc.) | |
SurfaceA set of points defining a space in two or three dimensions. | |
SymmetryA plane figure has symmetry if it is invariant under (unchanged after) a reflection or rotation i.e. if the effect of the reflection or rotation is to produce an identical-looking figure in the same position. See also reflection symmetry, rotation symmetry. Adjective: symmetrical. | |
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TallyTo make marks to represent objects counted, and record these marks in a table (tally chart). | |
Tangent1. A line that touches a curve at one point only. 2. A trigonometric function (more on these at GCSE level). | |
TetrahedronA solid with four triangular faces. A regular tetrahedron has faces that are equilateral triangles. Plural: tetrahedra. | |
TheoremA mathematical statement derived from previously accepted premises and established by means of a proof. A 'theory' is slightly different - this is a testable model that can be used to make predictions, but isn't yet proven. | |
TranslationIn geometry, a type of transformation in which every point of a shape moves the same distance in the same direction; a transformation that is specified by a distance and direction (vector). | |
TrapeziumA quadrilateral with exactly one pair of sides parallel. | |