Quiz Results

Quiz	Mathematics terminology
Name	h a r v e y k n i g h t o n
Email	y o u r d a d . c o m 6 9 6 9 6 9 @ g m a i l . c o m
Result	FAILED
Score	115 / 146 (78.8%)
Passing score	116.8
Quiz took	22 min 32 sec
Quiz finished at	2025-04-09 12:53:51

Estimate

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To find an approximate answer to a more difficult problem. E.g. 31.2 x 5.94 is roughly equal to 30 x 6 = 180.

User Response: To find an approximate answer to a more difficult problem. E.g. 31.2 x 5.94 is roughly equal to 30 x 6 = 180.

Cumulative frequency

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A running total of the frequencies, added up as you go along.

User Response: A running total of the frequencies, added up as you go along.

Loci

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The plural of locus.

User Response: The plural of locus.

Factor

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A number that divides another number exactly. E.g. 4 is a factor of 12.

User Response: To put an expression into brackets by taking out a common factor. For example, 20x + 15y = 5(4x + 3y).

Parallelogram

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

User Response: A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

Circumference

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The perimeter of a circle.

User Response: A straight line drawn from one point on the edge of a circle to another.

LCM

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Stands for 'lowest common multiple'. It is the smallest multiple common to a set of numbers. E.g. The LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.

User Response: Stands for 'lowest common multiple'. It is the smallest multiple common to a set of numbers. E.g. The LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.

Angle

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An angle is formed when two straight lines cross or meet each other at a point. The size of an angle is measured by the amount one line has been turned in relation to the other.

User Response: An angle is formed when two straight lines cross or meet each other at a point. The size of an angle is measured by the amount one line has been turned in relation to the other.

Surface area

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To total area of all sides on a 3D shape.

User Response: To total area of all sides on a 3D shape.

Width

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The distance from side to side. E.g. 'The swimming pool is 10 metres wide.'

User Response: Used to describe the width of something

Kilogram (Kg)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of mass. 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. (1 kg = 1000 g)

User Response: A measure of mass. 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. (1 kg = 1000 g)

Bisect

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: To divide an angle or shape exactly in half.

User Response: A way of remembering the order in which operations are carried out. It stands for Brackets - Indices - Division - Multiplication - Addition - Subtraction.

Congruent

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: If you can place a shape exactly on top of another then they are said to be congruent. You may rotate, reflex or translate the shape.

User Response: If you can place a shape exactly on top of another then they are said to be congruent. You may rotate, reflex or translate the shape.

Numerator

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The top part of a fraction.

User Response: The top part of a fraction.

Justify

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

User Response: Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

Indices

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Another name for powers such as ² or ³.

User Response: Another name for powers such as ² or ³.

Solve

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To find the missing value in an equation.

User Response: To find the missing value in an equation.

Upper range

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The largest value in a set of data.

User Response: A numerical amount or quantity.

Acute angle

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An angle less than 90°.

User Response: An angle less than 90°.

Nonagon

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A nine sided polygon.

User Response: A nine sided polygon.

Term

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A number, variable or combination of both which forms part of an expression.

User Response: The collective name for reflections, rotations, translations and enlargements.

Inter-quartile range (IQR)

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The difference between the upper and lower quartile.

User Response: Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

Recurring

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A decimal which never ends but repeats all or parts of the sequence of numbers after the decimal point. E.g 0.333333... or 0.141414...

User Response: A decimal which never ends but repeats all or parts of the sequence of numbers after the decimal point. E.g 0.333333... or 0.141414...

Calculate

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To work out the value of something. This does not have to mean you need a calculator!

User Response: To work out the value of something. This does not have to mean you need a calculator!

Units

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A quantity used to describe a measurement. Examples are kilograms, metres and centilitres.

User Response: The largest value in a set of data.

Perpendicular

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: Two or more lines which meet at right angles.

User Response: A shape made from straight lines.

Natural number

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A positive integer

User Response: A number which is part of another number's times table. E.g. 35 is a multiple of 5.

Sum

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The answer when two or more values are added together.

User Response: The answer when two or more values are added together.

Tree diagram

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A method of solving probability questions by listing all the outcomes of an event. Probabilities are calculated by multiplying down the branches.

User Response: A sequence of numbers generated by adding one more than was added to find the previous term. For example, 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, ...

Parallel

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Two or more lines which are always the same distance apart.

User Response: Two or more lines which are always the same distance apart.

Credit

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To add money to a bank account. For example, I had £500 credited to my bank account.

User Response: To add money to a bank account. For example, I had £500 credited to my bank account.

Mean

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A type of average found by adding up a list of numbers and dividing by how many numbers are in the list.

User Response: A type of average found by adding up a list of numbers and dividing by how many numbers are in the list.

Hypotenuse

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The longest side on a right angled triangle.

User Response: A diagram drawn with rectangles where the area is proportional to the frequency and the width is equal to the class interval.

Volume

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The amount an object can hold. E.g. a bottle of cola has a volume of 2 litres.

User Response: The amount an object can hold. E.g. a bottle of cola has a volume of 2 litres.

Distribution

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: How data is shared or spread out.

User Response: How data is shared or spread out.

Figures

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Another name for numbers. For example one thousand and fifty in figures is 1050.

User Response: Another name for numbers. For example one thousand and fifty in figures is 1050.

BIDMAS

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A way of remembering the order in which operations are carried out. It stands for Brackets - Indices - Division - Multiplication - Addition - Subtraction.

User Response: A way of remembering the order in which operations are carried out. It stands for Brackets - Indices - Division - Multiplication - Addition - Subtraction.

Adjacent

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Adjacent sides are next to each other and are joined by a common vertex.

User Response: Adjacent sides are next to each other and are joined by a common vertex.

Area

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The amount of space a shape takes up. E.g. the area of the lawn is 35 square metres.

User Response: The amount of space a shape takes up. E.g. the area of the lawn is 35 square metres.

Triangular number

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A sequence of numbers generated by adding one more than was added to find the previous term. For example, 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, ...

User Response: A three sided polygon.

Arc

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: Part of a circumference of a circle.

User Response: A shape which has no lines of symmetry.

Month

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A time period of either 28, 29, 30 or 31 days. There are 12 months in a year.

User Response: A time period of either 28, 29, 30 or 31 days. There are 12 months in a year.

Frequency

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: How many times something happens. Another word for 'total'.

User Response: The frequency divided by the class width.

Y-Intercept

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The value of the y-coordinate when a graph crosses the y-axis.

User Response: The value of the y-coordinate when a graph crosses the y-axis.

Decimal

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Not a whole number or integer. For example, 3.6 or 0.235.

User Response: Not a whole number or integer. For example, 3.6 or 0.235.

Triangle

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A three sided polygon.

User Response: A three sided polygon.

Perimeter

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The distance around a shape.

User Response: The distance around a shape.

Equilateral triangle

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A triangle with all sides and angles the same size.

User Response: A triangle with all sides and angles the same size.

Week

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A time period of 7 days.

User Response: A time period of 7 days.

Expand

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To multiply out brackets in an expression. For example, 2(3x + 7) = 6x + 14.

User Response: To multiply out brackets in an expression. For example, 2(3x + 7) = 6x + 14.

Constant

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A letter or symbol whose value always stays the same. The constant Π is a common example.

User Response: A letter or symbol whose value always stays the same. The constant Π is a common example.

Chord

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A straight line drawn from one point on the edge of a circle to another.

User Response: A straight line drawn from one point on the edge of a circle to another.

Quadratic equation

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An equation where the highest power is two. For example x² + 4x + 6 = 0 is a quadratic equation.

User Response: An equation where the highest power is two. For example x² + 4x + 6 = 0 is a quadratic equation.

Range

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The largest number take away the smallest value in a set of data.

User Response: The largest number take away the smallest value in a set of data.

Trapezium

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides.

User Response: A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides.

Gradient

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: How steep a line is. Found by dividing the distance up by the distance across.

User Response: How steep a line is. Found by dividing the distance up by the distance across.

Solid

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A 3D shape.

User Response: A 3D shape.

Median

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The middle value when a list of numbers is put in order from smallest to largest. A type of average.

User Response: The middle value when a list of numbers is put in order from smallest to largest. A type of average.

Rational

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A decimal number which ends or is recurring. Can be expressed as fractions.

User Response: The reciprocal of any number is 1 divided by the number. E.g. the reciprocal of 3 is 1/3., the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

Diameter

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The distance across a circle which passes through the centre.

User Response: The distance across a circle which passes through the centre.

Cube number

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The product when an integer is multiplied by itself twice. For example 5 cubed = 5 x 5 x 5 = 125.

User Response: The product when an integer is multiplied by itself twice. For example 5 cubed = 5 x 5 x 5 = 125.

Probability

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of how likely an event is to occur.

User Response: A measure of how likely an event is to occur.

Hexagon

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A six sided polygon.

User Response: A six sided polygon.

Algebra

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Algebra is the branch of mathematics where symbols or letters are used to represent numbers.

User Response: Algebra is the branch of mathematics where symbols or letters are used to represent numbers.

Pi (Π)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An irrational constant used when calculating the area and circumference of circles. It is approximately equal to 3.14.

User Response: An irrational constant used when calculating the area and circumference of circles. It is approximately equal to 3.14.

Prime

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A number which has exactly two factors. The number one and itself.

User Response: A number which has exactly two factors. The number one and itself.

Equal

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: Used to show two quantities have the same value.

User Response: Two expressions which have the same value, separated by an '=' sign. E.g. 3y = 9 + y

Millilitre (ml)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of volume. 10 millimetres = 1 centilitre (10 ml = 1 cl). 1000 millilitres = 1 litre (1000 ml = 1 l).

User Response: A measure of volume. 10 millimetres = 1 centilitre (10 ml = 1 cl). 1000 millilitres = 1 litre (1000 ml = 1 l).

Remainder

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The amount left over when a number cannot be divided exactly. For example, 21 divided by 4 is 5 remainder 1.

User Response: The amount left over when a number cannot be divided exactly. For example, 21 divided by 4 is 5 remainder 1.

Metre (m)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of distance. 1 metre = 100 centimetres. (1 m = 1000 cm).

User Response: A measure of distance. 1 metre = 100 centimetres. (1 m = 1000 cm).

Decagon

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A ten sided polygon.

User Response: A ten sided polygon.

Scale factor

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: How many times larger or smaller an enlarged shape will be.

User Response: A list of numbers which follows a pattern. For example 6, 11, 16, 21, ...

Reflex angle

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An angle greater than 180°.

User Response: An angle greater than 180°.

Square number

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The product when an integer is multiplied by itself. For example, 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100.

User Response: The product when an integer is multiplied by itself. For example, 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100.

Operation

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An action which when applied to one or more values gives an output value. The four most common operations are addition. subtraction, multiplication and division.

User Response: An action which when applied to one or more values gives an output value. The four most common operations are addition. subtraction, multiplication and division.

Transformation

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The collective name for reflections, rotations, translations and enlargements.

User Response: To move a shape from one position to another by sliding in the x-axis followed by the y-axis.

Prism

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A 3D shape with the same cross section all along its length.

User Response: A 3D shape with the same cross section all along its length.

Negative

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A value less than zero

User Response: A value less than zero

Coefficient

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The number in front of an algebraic symbol. For example the coefficient of 5x is 5.

User Response: The number in front of an algebraic symbol. For example the coefficient of 5x is 5.

Integer

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A whole number.

User Response: A whole number.

Histogram

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A diagram drawn with rectangles where the area is proportional to the frequency and the width is equal to the class interval.

User Response: A diagram drawn with rectangles where the area is proportional to the frequency and the width is equal to the class interval.

Decrease

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To make an amount smaller.

User Response: To make an amount smaller.

Centimetre (cm)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of distance. 1 centimetre = 10 millimetres. (1 cm = 10 mm). 100 centimetres = 1 metre. (100 cm = 1 m).

User Response: A measure of distance. 1 centimetre = 10 millimetres. (1 cm = 10 mm). 100 centimetres = 1 metre. (100 cm = 1 m).

Kilometre (Km)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of distance. 1 kilometre = 1000 metres. (1 km = 1000 m)

User Response: A measure of distance. 1 kilometre = 1000 metres. (1 km = 1000 m)

Polygon

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A shape made from straight lines.

User Response: A shape made from straight lines.

Regular

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A shape with all sides and angles the same size.

User Response: A shape with all sides and angles the same size.

Odd number

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A number that is not a multiple of 2. Odd numbers always end in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.

User Response: A number that is not a multiple of 2. Odd numbers always end in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.

Litre (l)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of volume. 1 litre = 100 centilitres (1 l = 100 cl). 1 litre = 1000 millilitres (1l = 1000 ml).

User Response: A measure of volume. 1 litre = 100 centilitres (1 l = 100 cl). 1 litre = 1000 millilitres (1l = 1000 ml).

Z-Axis

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Represents the depth of an object when working with 3D coordinates.

User Response: Represents the depth of an object when working with 3D coordinates.

Debit

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To take out money from a bank account. For example, £400 was debited from my account.

User Response: To take out money from a bank account. For example, £400 was debited from my account.

Heptagon

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A seven sided polygon.

User Response: A seven sided polygon.

Even number

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Any number which is a multiple of 2. Even numbers always end in 2, 4, 6, 8 or 0.

User Response: Any number which is a multiple of 2. Even numbers always end in 2, 4, 6, 8 or 0.

Bearing

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A three digit angle measured from north in a clockwise direction.

User Response: An axis is one of the lines used to locate a point in a coordinate system.

Year

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A time period of 12 months or 365 days. (366 in a leap year.)

User Response: A time period of 12 months or 365 days. (366 in a leap year.)

Wide

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Used to describe the width of something

User Response: Used to describe the width of something

Cross section

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The end section created when you slice a 3D shape along it's length.

User Response: The product when an integer is multiplied by itself twice. For example 5 cubed = 5 x 5 x 5 = 125.

Round

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: To reduce the amount of significant figures or decimal places a number has. For example £178 rounded to the nearest £10 is £180.

User Response: To turn a shape using an angle, direction and centre of rotation.

Expression

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A collection of terms which can contain variables (letters) and numbers. E.g. 4pq - q + 7

User Response: To multiply out brackets in an expression. For example, 2(3x + 7) = 6x + 14.

Obtuse angle

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An angle between 90°and 180°.

User Response: An angle between 90°and 180°.

Asymmetrical

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A shape which has no lines of symmetry.

User Response: A shape which has no lines of symmetry.

Mode

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The most common value in a list of numbers. If two values are tied then there is two modes. If more than two values are tied then there is no mode. A type ofaverage.

User Response: The most common value in a list of numbers. If two values are tied then there is two modes. If more than two values are tied then there is no mode. A type ofaverage.

Radius

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The distance from the centre of a circle to its circumference. The plural of radius is radii.

User Response: The distance from the centre of a circle to its circumference. The plural of radius is radii.

Distance

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: How far away an object is. For example, it is a distance of 3 miles to the city centre.

User Response: How far away an object is. For example, it is a distance of 3 miles to the city centre.

Axis

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An axis is one of the lines used to locate a point in a coordinate system.

User Response: An axis is one of the lines used to locate a point in a coordinate system.

Product

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The answer when two values are multiplied together.

User Response: The answer when two values are multiplied together.

Variable

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A letter which we don't know the value of.

User Response: A letter which we don't know the value of.

Speed

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: How fast an object is moving. Average speed = Total distance divided by time taken.

User Response: How fast an object is moving. Average speed = Total distance divided by time taken.

Positive number

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A number greater than zero.

User Response: A number greater than zero.

Equation

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Two expressions which have the same value, separated by an '=' sign. E.g. 3y = 9 + y

User Response: Two expressions which have the same value, separated by an '=' sign. E.g. 3y = 9 + y

Pentagon

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A five sided polygon.

User Response: A five sided polygon.

Gram (g)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of mass. 1 gram = 1000 milligrams. (1 g = 1000 mg)

User Response: A measure of mass. 1 gram = 1000 milligrams. (1 g = 1000 mg)

Millimetre (mm)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of distance. 10 millimetres = 1 centimetre. (10 mm = 1 cm).

User Response: A measure of distance. 10 millimetres = 1 centimetre. (10 mm = 1 cm).

Value

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A numerical amount or quantity.

User Response: The largest value in a set of data.

Cuboid

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A 3D shape with all sides made from rectangles.

User Response: A 3D shape with all sides made from rectangles.

Brackets

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Used to determine the order in which operations are carried out. For example, 3 + 4 x 2 = 11 but (3 + 4) x 2 = 14.

User Response: Used to determine the order in which operations are carried out. For example, 3 + 4 x 2 = 11 but (3 + 4) x 2 = 14.

Approximate

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An approximate value is a value that is close to the actual value of a number.

User Response: An approximate value is a value that is close to the actual value of a number.

Increase

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To make an amount larger.

User Response: To make an amount larger.

Right angle

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An angle of 90°.

User Response: An angle of 90°.

Simplify

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To write a sum, expression or ratio in its lowest terms. For example 4:10:6 can be simplified to 2:5:3.

User Response: To write a sum, expression or ratio in its lowest terms. For example 4:10:6 can be simplified to 2:5:3.

Rotation

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To turn a shape using an angle, direction and centre of rotation.

User Response: To turn a shape using an angle, direction and centre of rotation.

Translation

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: To move a shape from one position to another by sliding in the x-axis followed by the y-axis.

User Response: The collective name for reflections, rotations, translations and enlargements.

Sequence

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A list of numbers which follows a pattern. For example 6, 11, 16, 21, ...

User Response: A list of numbers which follows a pattern. For example 6, 11, 16, 21, ...

Reciprocal

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The reciprocal of any number is 1 divided by the number. E.g. the reciprocal of 3 is 1/3., the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

User Response: The reciprocal of any number is 1 divided by the number. E.g. the reciprocal of 3 is 1/3., the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

Modal

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Another term for mode

User Response: Another term for mode

Centilitre (cl)

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of volume. 100 centilitres = 1 litre (100 cl = 1 l). 1 centilitre = 10 millilitres (1 cl = 10 ml).

User Response: A measure of volume. 100 centilitres = 1 litre (100 cl = 1 l). 1 centilitre = 10 millilitres (1 cl = 10 ml).

Frequency density

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The frequency divided by the class width.

User Response: The frequency divided by the class width.

Difference

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Subtract the smaller value from the larger value to find the difference between two numbers.

User Response: Subtract the smaller value from the larger value to find the difference between two numbers.

Factorise

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: To put an expression into brackets by taking out a common factor. For example, 20x + 15y = 5(4x + 3y).

User Response: A number that divides another number exactly. E.g. 4 is a factor of 12.

HCF

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Stands for 'highest common factor'. It is the largest factor common to a set of numbers. E.g. The HCF of 16 and 24 is 8.

User Response: Stands for 'highest common factor'. It is the largest factor common to a set of numbers. E.g. The HCF of 16 and 24 is 8.

Random sampling

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A method of choosing people at random for a survey.

User Response: A method of choosing people at random for a survey.

Y-Axis

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The vertical axis on a graph. The line going from top to bottom.

User Response: The value of the y-coordinate when a graph crosses the y-axis.

Octagon

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An eight sided polygon.

User Response: An eight sided polygon.

Multiple

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A number which is part of another number's times table. E.g. 35 is a multiple of 5.

User Response: A number which is part of another number's times table. E.g. 35 is a multiple of 5.

Tangent

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A straight line that just touches a point on a curve. A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius which meets the tangent.

User Response: A straight line that just touches a point on a curve. A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius which meets the tangent.

Quadrilateral

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A four sided polygon.

User Response: A four sided polygon.

Irrational

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A decimal which is never ending. It must also not be a recurring decimal. Cannot be written as fractions.

User Response: Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

Symmetrical

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A shape which has at least one line of symmetry.

User Response: A shape which has at least one line of symmetry.

Average

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A value to best represent a set of data. There are three types of average - the mean, the median and the mode.

User Response: A value to best represent a set of data. There are three types of average - the mean, the median and the mode.

Lower range

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The smallest value in a set of data.

User Response: The smallest value in a set of data.

X-Axis

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The horizontal axis on a graph. The line going across the page.

User Response: The vertical axis on a graph. The line going from top to bottom.

Day

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A time period of 24 hours. There are 7 days in a week.

User Response: A time period of 24 hours. There are 7 days in a week.

Locus

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A collection of points which are the same distance from another point or line.

User Response: The plural of locus.

Formula

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An equation used to describe a relationship between two or more variables.

User Response: An equation used to describe a relationship between two or more variables.

Tally

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A system of counting where every group of four vertical lines is followed by a horizontal line to easily count in steps of five.

User Response: A system of counting where every group of four vertical lines is followed by a horizontal line to easily count in steps of five.

Segment

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: An area of a circle enclosed by a chord.

User Response: To write a sum, expression or ratio in its lowest terms. For example 4:10:6 can be simplified to 2:5:3.

Denominator

Responses

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To find an approximate answer to a more difficult problem. E.g. 31.2 x 5.94 is roughly equal to 30 x 6 = 180.

User Response: To find an approximate answer to a more difficult problem. E.g. 31.2 x 5.94 is roughly equal to 30 x 6 = 180.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A running total of the frequencies, added up as you go along.

User Response: A running total of the frequencies, added up as you go along.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The plural of locus.

User Response: The plural of locus.

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A number that divides another number exactly. E.g. 4 is a factor of 12.

User Response: To put an expression into brackets by taking out a common factor. For example, 20x + 15y = 5(4x + 3y).

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

User Response: A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The perimeter of a circle.

User Response: A straight line drawn from one point on the edge of a circle to another.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Stands for 'lowest common multiple'. It is the smallest multiple common to a set of numbers. E.g. The LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.

User Response: Stands for 'lowest common multiple'. It is the smallest multiple common to a set of numbers. E.g. The LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An angle is formed when two straight lines cross or meet each other at a point. The size of an angle is measured by the amount one line has been turned in relation to the other.

User Response: An angle is formed when two straight lines cross or meet each other at a point. The size of an angle is measured by the amount one line has been turned in relation to the other.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To total area of all sides on a 3D shape.

User Response: To total area of all sides on a 3D shape.

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The distance from side to side. E.g. 'The swimming pool is 10 metres wide.'

User Response: Used to describe the width of something

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A measure of mass. 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. (1 kg = 1000 g)

User Response: A measure of mass. 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. (1 kg = 1000 g)

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: To divide an angle or shape exactly in half.

User Response: A way of remembering the order in which operations are carried out. It stands for Brackets - Indices - Division - Multiplication - Addition - Subtraction.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: If you can place a shape exactly on top of another then they are said to be congruent. You may rotate, reflex or translate the shape.

User Response: If you can place a shape exactly on top of another then they are said to be congruent. You may rotate, reflex or translate the shape.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: The top part of a fraction.

User Response: The top part of a fraction.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

User Response: Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: Another name for powers such as ² or ³.

User Response: Another name for powers such as ² or ³.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To find the missing value in an equation.

User Response: To find the missing value in an equation.

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The largest value in a set of data.

User Response: A numerical amount or quantity.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: An angle less than 90°.

User Response: An angle less than 90°.

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A nine sided polygon.

User Response: A nine sided polygon.

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A number, variable or combination of both which forms part of an expression.

User Response: The collective name for reflections, rotations, translations and enlargements.

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: The difference between the upper and lower quartile.

User Response: Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: A decimal which never ends but repeats all or parts of the sequence of numbers after the decimal point. E.g 0.333333... or 0.141414...

User Response: A decimal which never ends but repeats all or parts of the sequence of numbers after the decimal point. E.g 0.333333... or 0.141414...

Awarded Points: 1

Correct Response: To work out the value of something. This does not have to mean you need a calculator!

User Response: To work out the value of something. This does not have to mean you need a calculator!

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: A quantity used to describe a measurement. Examples are kilograms, metres and centilitres.

User Response: The largest value in a set of data.

Awarded Points: 0

Correct Response: Two or more lines which meet at right angles.

User Response: A shape made from straight lines.

Awarded Points: 0