Mathematical Vocabulary (M-S)

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Mode

Question 2

An angle between 90°�and 180°

Answer 2

Obtuse angle

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Operation

Question 3

Two or more lines which meet at right angles.

Answer 3

Perpendicular

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Prism

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Quadratic equation

Question 6

A four sided polygon.

Answer 6

Quadrilateral

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Reciprocal

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Scale factor

Question 9

An area of a circle enclosed by a chord.

Answer 9

Segment

Question 10

A shape which has at least one line of symmetry.

Answer 10

Symmetrical