Math Dictionary For Children

Abacus

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abacus illustration

Usually a board with spikes or a frame with wires on which discs Example

A

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a

(i) In formulas, the letter A stands for area. Examples

Area

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area

The amount of surface or the size of a surface. Area is measured in square units.Units of area are: Example square centimetre cm² square metre… Read More »Area

Are

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are

Unit of area in the metric system. It is the area of a square with sides measuring 10 metres. Example

Arc

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arc

A part of any curve, but most often used to mean a part of a circle. Example

Annulus

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annulus

The area between two concentric circles. Example

Angle

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angle

The space between two straight lines with a common end point (vertex). Example

Altitude

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altitude

Height. How high something is above the surface of the Earth Example

Algorithm (Algorism)

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algorithm

A rule for solving a problem in a certain number of steps. Every step is clearly described. Examples

Algebraic Expression

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algebraic expression

In algebra we use numerals, symbols and letters called variables or pronumerals, and combinations of both. They stand for the unknown values. Examples

Align

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align

Lay, place in a straight line. Example

Bearing

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bearing

A horizontal angle measured from 0° to 90°between a north or south direction and the direction of the object.True bearings are measured to the true… Read More »Bearing