
Key words for GCSE Maths
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capacity |
A container's capacity is how much it can hold.
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base |
The bottom of a shape is its base.
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intersect |
If two lines intersect, it means they cross over.
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mass |
Mass refers to the quantity of something.
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time |
Time measures the distance between events, for example in months or hours.
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point |
A point is a coordinate on a graph, or a specific spot on a diagram.
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centre
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The middle point of something is called the centre.
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cube |
A cube is a 3D shape with six equal-sized faces.
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trigonometry |
Trigonometry looks at the sides and angles of triangles.
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Pythagoras |
Pythagoras is known for his work on the sides and angles of triangles.
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arc |
A section of the circumference of a circle is called an arc.
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asymmetrical |
Asymmetrical means not symmetrical.
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bearing |
A bearing is a measurement of a turn calculated in degrees.
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bisect |
If you bisect a line, it means you cut it in half.
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chord |
A straight line that joins two points on a circumference is a chord.
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circumference |
The circumference of a circle is the distance around it.
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