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This is calculated in different ways depending on the shape  \nAverage – Also known as the mean, the average looks at all the results and add them together. You then divide by the total that there is. This gives an average score overall, taking into account all al the data.  \nAxis – A set of axes have an x axis and a y axis.  \nB  \nBase – The bottom of something eg/ shape  \nBIDMAS – The order in which you perform the operations. This stands for Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction  \nBrackets-These are included in many maths questions and look like these ( ) . You must complete the sum inside the brackets first.  \nC  \nCapacity – The amount a container can hold Centre – The middle  \nCircumference – The distance around the outside of a circle. Calculate-Work out  \nCongruent – This fancy word is used when looking at shapes. It means the same.  \nConsecutive – Numbers that follow each other in an unbroken sequence  \nCube – A symmetrical 3D shape made up of 6 equal square faces. An example of this shape is a rubix cube.  \nCube number – A cube number is a number times by itself 3 times. Eg/ 1 x 1 x 1 = 1, 2 x 2 x 2 = 8 ….  \nCuboid – A 3D shape made up of 6 rectangular faces. An example of this shape is a cereal box.  \nCumulative Frequency – A running total of the frequencies.  \nCylinder – A shape that has a pair of parallel sides and oval/circular bases. An example of this shape is a Pringles tube.  \nD  \nDecimal – Not a whole number eg/ 4 . 2, 5.690 Degree – A unit used for measuring angles Denominator – The bottom number of a fraction  \nDiameter – The line that passes through a circle, from edge to edge , through the centre. It is also twice the radius measurement.  \nDivision – Splitting a number into a smaller one.  \nDiscrete – Discrete is a type of data. It can only take certain values. For example, if you are calculating with people, you cannot have ½ of a person.  \nE  \nEquation – Usually seen in Algebra. An equation will always have an equals sign. It is showing that one thing is the same as another.  \nEquilateral Triangle – A triangle with equal sides and angles.  \nEstimate – To make an approximation (guess)  \nEven – This can relate to the even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8 …. Or having an even chance in probabilitiy. This mean you have the same chance as one thing happening than the other.  \nExpand – Make bigger! An example could be Expand 3(x + 2) . This means get rid of the brackets!  \nExpression – Symbols that represent a number or quantity Exterior-Outside  \nF  \nFactor – A factor are number that can go into other numbers. Eg. The factors of 6 are; 1,2,3,6 because 1 x 6 = 6 and 2 x 3 = 6  \nFactorise – This is the opposite of expanding. Factorise means putting the brackets back in by looking for common factors. Eg. 4x + 4 = 4(x + 1)  \nFraction – A fraction is part of a whole. The amount which the whole is spilt up into, in down to the denominator. Eg. 1/5 is 1 out of 5 equal parts.  \nFrequency – Frequency means the total number.  \nFormula – A rule defined by symbols. Eg/ The formula for the Area of a rectangle = l x w (Length X Width)  \nG  \n> -Means greater than or more than  \nH  \nHeptagon – A 7 sided shape Hexagon – A 6 sided shape  \nHypotenuse – The longest side on a right angled triangle.  \nI  \nInterior – Inside  \nInfinity-Numbers that go on forever.  \nIsosceles – A triangle that has two equal sides and angles.  \nL  \n\u003C -Means Less than.  \nM  \nMedian – After putting your data","cbCaipR2cX42dhWL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipR2cX42dhWL","pdf",197180,11,"English","# Maths Dictionary\n## Mathematics: words and meanings\n## Key term definitions","[{\"question\":\"What is the Maths Dictionary used for?\",\"answer\":\"It is used when you come across a word you do not know the meaning of.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the dictionary include examples and simple formulas?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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