Targeting Maths DictionaryPascal Press, 2003 - 76 pages This dictionary is an essential guide to the mathematical language an d concepts used in Australian Primary Schools. Written with the young re ader in mind, this dictionary provides clear and simple definitions. Fil led with photos and diagrams, this colourful reference book will bring t he language of mathematics to life for primary school students. Also inc luded are many charts, including symbols, abbreviations, shapes, prime n umbers, Roman numerals and fraction and measurement conversion tables. |
Common terms and phrases
2D shape 3D object abbreviation angle that measures angles equal bigger circle circumference clock or watch cm² cm³ column complementary angles cubed number cubic centimetre curved decimal diagonal diagram distance divided exactly equal sides Fibonacci sequence finite number gram height hypotenuse Imperial measurement Imperial to Metric kilogram kilometre kilometres per hour leap line of symmetry litre M T W Th mass mathematical meridiem metric system Metric to Imperial midnight millilitre millimetre nonagon number is multiplied number system numbers or objects opposite angles opposite sides parallel lines pattern pentagon perpendicular lines polyhedron polyomino post meridiem prime number prism proper fraction rectangle reflex angle rhombus right angles Roman numerals season that follows sequence sides are equal sides equal skip counting special quadrilateral square number straight angle straight line subtract supplementary angles surface symbol Targeting Maths Dictionary tells tetromino tonne triangular vertex whole number written