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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NumeralA symbol used to denote a number. The Roman numerals I, V, X, L, C, D and M represent the numbers one, five, ten, fifty, one hundred, five hundred and one thousand. The Arabic numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are used in the Hindu-Arabic system giving numbers in the form that is widely used today. |
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OblongSometimes used to describe a non-square rectangle. |
Obtuse AngleAn angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. |
OctagonA polygon with eight sides. Adjective: octagonal, having the form of an octagon. |
OctahedronA polyhedron (3D polygon) with eight faces. A regular octahedron has faces that are equilateral triangles. |
Odd NumberAn integer that cannot be divided neatly into two integers. Examples: 1, 3, 5, 7, etc. |
OriginA fixed point from which measurements are taken. See also Cartesian co-ordinate system. On a graph the origin is normally given by the point at which the x axis meets the y axis, at the co-ordinate (0,0). |
OunceSymbol: oz. An imperial unit of mass. In the imperial system, 16 ounces = 1 pound. 1 ounce is just over 28 grams. |
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ParallelIn geometry, two lines that are always equidistant (the same distance apart). Parallel lines, curves and planes never meet. |
ParallelogramA quadrilateral whose opposite sides are parallel and consequently equal in length. |