Maths Terms for 11-13 Yr Olds


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N

Numeral

A 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.

O

Oblong

Sometimes used to describe a non-square rectangle.

Obtuse Angle

An angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

Octagon

A polygon with eight sides. Adjective: octagonal, having the form of an octagon.

Octahedron

A polyhedron (3D polygon) with eight faces. A regular octahedron has faces that are equilateral triangles.

Odd Number

An integer that cannot be divided neatly into two integers. Examples: 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.

Origin

A 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).

Ounce

Symbol: oz. An imperial unit of mass. In the imperial system, 16 ounces = 1 pound. 1 ounce is just over 28 grams.

P

Parallel

In geometry, two lines that are always equidistant (the same distance apart). Parallel lines, curves and planes never meet.

Parallelogram

A quadrilateral whose opposite sides are parallel and consequently equal in length.


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