Numeracy and mathematics glossary

Education Scotland

This glossary has been developed for parents and carers of children and young people in the broad general education in Scottish schools. This includes nursery through to 4th year in secondary schools. It provides clear definitions of some of the commonly used terms in numeracy and mathematics. The glossary may also be useful to any others who have an interest in the learning and teaching of numeracy and mathematics, including teachers and learners.

The glossary has been divided into the 15 ‘organisers’ within the numeracy and mathematics curriculum. To find out more about each organiser, and how it relates to real life contexts, read the document below:

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/ImportanceNumMaths_tcm4-876180.pdf

The different organisers are:

PDF file: Angle, symmetry and transformation (373 KB)

PDF file: Data and analysis (254 KB)

PDF file: Estimation and rounding (174 KB)

PDF file: Expressions and equations (193 KB)

PDF file: Fractions, decimal fractions and percentages (303 KB)

PDF file: Ideas of chance and uncertainty (161 KB)

PDF file: Mathematics - its impact on the world past, present and future (380 KB)

PDF file: Measurement (636 KB)

PDF file: Money (583 KB)PDF file: Multiples, factors and primes (169 KB)

PDF file: Number and number processes (453 KB)

PDF file: Patterns and relationships (210 KB)

PDF file: Powers and roots (316 KB)

PDF file: Properties of 2D shape and 3D objects (472 KB)

PDF file: Time (261 KB)

It has been organised in this way to make it easier to find the definition of the term you are looking for. For example, if looking for information on angles, you would select the organiser 'Angle, symmetry and transformation' by clicking on the link above. The document provides a list of all related terms, with a definition and in most cases, a supporting image. The terms are listed in alphabetical order to ensure easy access. Some terms appear in more than one organiser.

Words highlighted in blue are linked to further information available on other relevant websites.

If you are searching for a specific term, you may find it helpful to open the complete glossary document below and use the Control F function (ie hold down the Control key, and press F - this will open a search box, then type in the term you are looking for):

PDF file: Complete numeracy and mathematics glossary (3.9 MB)

Education Scotland understands that this glossary is not exhaustive and terms may be added.

Education Scotland( 13/10/2016)

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/learninginscotland/curriculumareas/mathematics/glossary.asp