acute angle (noun) an angle that is less than 90° class (noun) a group of data that falls within a

particular category or numerical interval

adjacent (adjective) next to; adjacent sides in a
shape touch each other class interval (noun) the set of values that defines
the class; for example, 3 < x ⩽ 7
algebra (noun) an area of mathematics where
numbers are represented by letters coefficient (noun) the number multiplying a
variable; for example, the coefficient of 6x is 6
alternate angles (noun) when a pair of parallel lines
are crossed by a diagonal line then a pair of angles co-interior angles (noun) when a diagonal line
on the inside of the parallel lines but on opposite crosses a pair of parallel lines then a pair of angles
sides of the diagonal are equal; these angles are on the inside of the parallel lines and on the same
alternate angles side of the diagonal are co-interior; co-interior angles
have a sum of 180°
altitude (noun) height
common denominator (noun) when two or more
angle (noun) the amount of turn between two lines
fractions have the same denominator
about a common point. Angles are measured in
degrees common multiple (noun) a multiple that is shared
by two or more other numbers
angle sum (noun) the result when all the interior
angles of a 2D shape are added (pair of) compasses (noun) an instrument used for
drawing circles
approximate (verb) the solution to a calculation
found by rounding the numbers in the calculation, compound bar chart (noun) a bar chart that
giving a value close to the solution but not the exact combines different sets of data into one bar
solution
compound interest (noun) the interest earned on
area (noun) the space occupied by a 2D shape an investment each year is added to money invested
and then earns interest the following year
arithmetic (noun) an area of maths that involves
calculations with numbers compound measure (noun) a measurement that is
a made by combining two (or more) quantities; for
arrowhead (noun) a quadrilateral with two pairs of
example, speed (distance travelled per second)
adjacent sides of equal length containing two acute
angles compound shape (noun) a shape made up of two
or more basic shapes
ascending (adjective) increasing in size from
smallest to largest cone (noun) a 3D shape with a circular base
attached to one curved side and ending at a point
average (noun) a number that express the typical
value of a set of data. Mode, median and mean are congruent (adjective) the same shape and size
all different averages
consecutive integers (noun) whole numbers that
axis (noun) (singular) (plural: axes) the horizontal follow one another in order
and vertical lines on a graph used for the
constant (noun) a value that does not change
measurement of coordinates
continuous data (noun) data that can take any
bar chart (noun) a diagram using rectangles of
value within a range
equal width (bars) whose heights represent an
amount or frequency conversion graph (noun) a graph used to convert
between two quantities
bar line graph (noun) a diagram using lines whose
heights represent an amount or frequency convert (verb) to change how something is written
but keep the same meaning; for example, 5 kg can
bar model (noun) a diagram of a bar split into parts;
be converted into 5000 g
used to help illustrate a mathematical problem
coordinates (noun) a set of values that shows an
bisect (verb) to cut into two equal parts
exact position on coordinate axes
calculate (verb) to work out the value or answer to a
correlation (noun) the relationship between two
mathematical question
sets of data; two sets of unrelated data have no
capacity (noun) the amount an object can hold; correlation
its volume. Units of capacity are cm3, ml and litres
cell (noun) one of the individual boxes in a
spreadsheet

© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. 1
corresponding angles (noun) 1 angles that are in direct proportion (noun) two quantities are in direct
the same position when a diagonal line crosses a proportion if, as one increases, the other increases
pair of parallel lines; corresponding angles are equal at the same rate; the ratio between the two
2 (noun) equivalent angles on a pair of shapes (the quantities is constant
shapes are either congruent or one is an
discrete data (noun) data that can only take
enlargement of the other)
particular values
corresponding sides (noun) equivalent sides on a
distance–time graph (noun) a graph used to
pair of shapes (the shapes are either congruent or
represent a journey. The vertical axis represents
one is an enlargement of the other)
distance from a starting point and the horizontal axis
counter example (noun) an example that proves represents time
that a statement is wrong
distinct (adjective) different
cross-section (noun); the end face of a prism; the
divisible (adjective) capable of being divided
2D shape formed when a 3D solid is cut through
without leaving a remainder
parallel to its base
dot notation (noun) a shorthand way to write a
cube (cubing) (noun) 1 a 3D shape with six square
recurring decimal; for example,
faces 2 a number multiplied by itself twice; for . .
example, 5 cubed = 53 = 5 × 5 × 5 = 125; can be 0.123 = 0123 123 123...
written as 5 to the power 3.
dual bar chart (noun) a bar chart that compares two
cube root (noun) a number that produces a
sets of data, displaying the bars next to one another
specified number when multiplied by itself twice;
the inverse of cubing (see cube); for example, edge (noun) the lines on a 3D shape where two
the cube root of 8 is 2 since 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 faces meet
cubed (verb) to multiply a number by itself twice; enlarge (verb) to make larger or smaller by
see cube multiplying all the dimensions of a shape by a scale
factor
cuboid (noun) a 3D shape with six rectangular faces
enlargement (noun) a shape that is the result of
cylinder (noun) a 3D shape with three faces; two
another shape having been enlarged by a scale
circular faces and one curved face; for example, a
factor
tube or pipe is a cylinder
equal (adjective) to have the same value or size
data (noun) a group of facts or statistics, can be
numerical or non-numerical equation (noun) a mathematical statement that
connects two expressions with an = sign. Some
decade (noun) ten years
equations contain an unknown (a letter) and can be
decagon (noun) a ten-sided 2D shape solved; for example, 2x + 1 = 5
decagonal prism (noun) a prism with two equation (of a line) (noun) a formula that
decagonal sides expresses the relationship between the x and y
coordinates on a graph
decimal (noun) a number with figures to the right of
the decimal point equilateral triangle (noun) a triangle with all sides
of equal length and all angles equal; all angles are
degree (noun) a measurement of turn (angle)
60°
denominator (noun) the bottom number of a
equivalent (adjective) to be equal in value or size
fraction
estimate (verb) to find an approximate solution to a
descending (adjective) decreasing in size from
calculation; (noun) an approximate solution to a
largest to smallest
calculation
diagonal (noun) a straight line joining two opposite
evaluate (verb) to calculate the value of
corners of a shape
even number (noun) an integer that can be divided
difference (noun) the result when a lower number is
exactly by 2
subtracted from a higher number
expand (verb) to multiply out a set of brackets
dimension (noun) measurement of length in one
direction; for example, the dimensions of a 3D shape expected (frequency) (noun) the number of times it
are its length, width and height is expected to get a particular outcome in a given
number of trials. Expected frequency is the

© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. 2
probability of an outcome multiplied by number of hexagonal prism (noun) a prism with two
trials hexagonal sides
experiment (noun) something that can be repeated highest common factor (HCF) (noun) the largest
to give a set of data; for example, rolling a dice whole number that will divide exactly into two or
more whole numbers
experimental probability (noun) the frequency of
one outcome divided by the total number of trials; horizontal (adjective) parallel to the horizon;
for example, if a dice is rolled 10 times and the result a straight flat line from left to right
is 2 sixes, the experimental probability of a six is
identity (noun) an equation that is true for all
2 ÷ 10 = 0.2
values of the variable; in an identity the symbol  is
expression (noun) one or more terms connected by used to show that two expressions are always
the operators + and −. The terms may contain equal; for example, 2x + 3x  5x
numbers and/or symbols; for example, 4x + 7y – 3
improper fraction (noun) a fraction in which the
exterior angle (noun) the angle between the side of numerator is larger than the denominator; for
a shape and the adjacent side extended outwards 15
example,
face (noun) the flat surface of a solid object 7
factor (noun) a whole number that divides exactly index notation (noun) a way of writing numbers in a
into another whole number more convenient form using indices
factorise (completely) (verb) to use brackets to indices (noun) (plural) (singular index) (= powers) a
rewrite an algebraic expression by writing the number that tells you how many times the given
highest common factor of each term outside of the number is multiplied; for example, the index 3 in 43
brackets; for example, 2x + 6 factorises to give indicates that 3 4s are multiplied together, so 43 is
2(x + 3) 4×4×4
factor tree (noun) a diagram used to help write a infinite (adjective) limitless or never ending
number as a product of prime factors
input (noun) the number going into a function
fair (adjective) if a dice or spinner is fair then all the
outcomes are equally likely to occur; if a game is integer (noun) a whole number
fair then all the players have an equal chance of interior angle (noun) an angle inside a shape
winning
intersect (verb) cross or meet
finite (adjective) does not go on for ever; has an end
intersection (noun) the point where two lines cross
flow diagram (noun) a diagram that shows a step
by step list of directions to solve a problem inverse function (noun) a function that reverses or
‘undoes’ the original function; for example, the
formula (noun) (singular) (plural: formulae) a rule inverse of + 4 is – 4
expressed in symbols
inverse proportion (noun) two quantities are in
fraction (noun) a number that is not an integer; inverse proportion if, as one increases the other
1 decreases at the same rate; for example, as one
for example, or 0.5. Part of a whole quantity doubles, the other halves
2
irregular polygon (noun) a polygon whose sides
frequency (noun) the number of times something
and angles are not all the same size
occurs
isometric paper (noun) special paper used for 3D
front elevation (noun) the view of the front of an
drawings so that all three dimensions can be drawn
object
without any shortening (perspective)
function (noun) a relationship between two sets of
isosceles trapezium (noun) a trapezium with one
numbers
pair of sides of equal length and two pairs of equal
gradient (noun) the steepness of a line or slope angles
hectare (noun) a measurement of area; isosceles triangle (noun) a triangle with two sides
1 hectare = 10 000 m2 of equal length and two equal angles
heptagon (noun) a seven-sided 2D shape key (noun) a label that explains how to read a chart
or diagram
heptagonal prism (noun) a prism with two
heptagonal sides kite (noun) a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent
sides of equal length
hexagon (noun) a six-sided 2D shape
© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. 3
like terms (noun) terms that contain the same letter multiple (of a number) (noun) is the product of
or combination of letters; the powers of like terms that number and a whole number
must be exactly the same; for example, 2x2 and 4x2
mutually exclusive events (noun) events that
are like terms but 2x3 and 4x2 are not
cannot occur together; for example, rolling a dice
linear (expression or equation) (noun) an and getting a 2 and an odd number at the same time
expression where the highest power of the
negative correlation (noun) the relationship
variable is 1; for example, y = 3x + 1 is a linear
between two quantities where as one quantity
equation. The graph of a linear equation is a straight
increases, so the other decreases
line
negative number (noun) a number smaller than 0
linear graph (noun) a straight-line graph
net (noun) a 2D shape that folds to make a 3D
line graph (noun) a graph with points connected by
shape
straight lines
nonagon (noun) a nine-sided 2D shape
line of best fit (noun) a line added to a scatter
graph that shows the relationship between the two nonagonal prism (noun) a prism with two
sets of data. The line of best fit passes through the nonagonal sides
middle of the plotted points with an equal number of
non-linear graph (noun) a graph that is not a
points on either side of it
straight line
line of symmetry (noun) also called reflective
numerator (noun) the top number of a fraction
symmetry; a line of symmetry occurs where one half
of an image is the reflection of the other half obtuse angle (noun) an angle larger than 90° and
smaller than 180°
line segment (noun) part of a line; a line joining two
coordinates octagon (noun) an eight-sided 2D shape
lowest common multiple (LCM) (noun) the octagonal prism (noun) a prism with two octagonal
smallest whole number that can be divided without sides
leaving a remainder by two or more whole numbers
odd number (noun) an integer that cannot be
mapping diagram (noun) a visual representation of divided exactly by 2
a function
operation (noun) a mathematical process; the most
mass (noun) the amount of matter in an object; units common are +, –, × and ÷
grams, kilograms or tonnes
opposite angles (noun) angles opposite one
maximum (noun or adjective) the highest value another in a 2D shape
mean (noun) the numerical value found by adding origin (noun) the point (0, 0) on coordinate axes
together all the separate values of a data set and
outcome (noun) the end result; for example, the
dividing by the number of data values
possible outcomes of rolling a dice are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
median (noun) the middle value of a set of values and 6
that have been arranged in order of size
outlier (noun) a data value that doesn’t fit the
metric units (noun) a measure of length, weight, pattern of the other values
area or capacity commonly used around the world;
output (noun) the result of applying a function to an
for example, length; km, m, cm, mm; weight; kg, g:
input
area; cm2, m2: capacity; litres, ml, cm3
parallel (noun) two lines are parallel if the distance
midpoint (noun) the point half-way between two
between the two lines is constant
coordinates
parallelogram (noun) a quadrilateral in which
minimum (noun) the lowest value
opposite sides are parallel and the same length
mixed number (noun) a number made up of a
pentagon (noun) a five-sided 2D shape
1
whole number and fractional part; for example, 3 pentagonal prism (noun) a prism with two
2
pentagonal sides
modal class (noun) when data is grouped, this is
percentage (noun) the number out of 100;
the group that has the highest frequency
for example, 25% means 25 out of 100
mode (noun) (= modal value) the piece of data that
perimeter (noun) the total length around the outside
occurs most often in a set of data
of a 2D shape

© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. 4
perpendicular height (noun) the height measured radius (noun) line from the centre of a circle to the
at right angles to the base; the vertical height circumference
perpendicular lines (noun) two lines at right random (adjective) if you select something at
angles to each other random then each outcome has the same chance
of being selected
pie chart (noun) a diagram in which a circle is
divided from its centre into sectors (parts) to show range (noun) the difference between the lowest and
how the total is split up between different categories highest values of a set of data
place value (noun) the value a digit has in a number rate of change (noun) a type of compound measure
due to its relative position to the decimal point that shows how one quantity changes in relation to
plan (noun) the view from above an object time

plane of symmetry (noun) found in 3D shapes; rate of change graph (noun) a graph that shows
on either side of the plane of symmetry the shape is how a quantity changes with time
identical ratio (noun) a ratio shows the relative sizes of two or
polygon (noun) a 2D shape with straight sides more quantities

positive correlation (noun) the relationship reciprocal (noun) the reciprocal of a number is 1
between two quantities; as one quantity increases, divided by that number. The reciprocal of a fraction
so does the other turns it ‘upside down’. For example, the reciprocal of
1 2 3
positive number (noun) a number larger than 0 2 is and the reciprocal of is
2 3 2
power (noun) see indices
rectangle (noun) a quadrilateral with four right
prime factor (noun) a factor of a number that is also angles and two pairs of sides of equal length
a prime number
recurring decimal (noun) a decimal in which a digit
prime factor decomposition (noun) a method used or group of digits repeats infinitely
to write a number as a product of prime factors; for
example, 30 = 2 × 3 × 6 reflection (noun) a type of transformation; when a
shape is reflected in a mirror line
prime number (noun) a number that has exactly
two factors, itself and 1 reflex angle (noun) an angle larger than 180° and
smaller than 360°
priority of operations (noun) the order in which a
calculation should be worked out; often the word regular polygon (noun) a polygon with all sides and
BIDMAS is used to help remember the right order: all angles equal
Brackets, Indices, Division/Multiplication, relative frequency (noun) the frequency of one
Addition/Subtraction particular value in a data set divided by total
prism (noun) a solid with the same cross-section frequency; it is used to estimate the probability of
throughout its length; for example, a cuboid an event occurring

probability (noun) the likelihood of an event rhombus (noun) a quadrilateral in which opposite
occurring; usually given as a fraction, decimal or sides are parallel and all sides are the same length
percentage right angle (noun) an angle of 90°
product (noun) the result when two or more right-angled triangle (noun) a triangle with one
numbers are multiplied internal angle measuring 90°
profit (noun) the buying price minus the selling price rotational symmetry (noun) a shape has rotational
proportion (noun) part of a whole; can be symmetry if it looks the same after a rotation of any
expressed a fraction or percentage angle

protractor (noun) an instrument used for measuring round (verb) to write the approximate value of a
angles number by considering its relative position to other
numbers; for example, 3.7 rounded to the nearest
pyramid (noun) a 3D shape with a polygon base whole number is 4
and sides that are triangles that meet at a point
sample (noun) part of a larger group
quadrat (noun) a square frame used to sample
plants or small animals from a large area scalene triangle (noun) a triangle with no sides of
equal length and no equal angles
quadrilateral (noun) a four-sided 2D shape

© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. 5
scatter graph (= scatter diagram) (noun) successful outcome (noun) the outcome that you
a diagram used to display the possible relationship want
(correlation) between two sets of data that can be
sum (noun) the result of adding two or more
paired. Each data pair is plotted as a point
numbers
sector (noun) part of a circle shaped like a slice of
surface area (noun) the total area of all the faces of
pie
a 3D shape; for example, the surface area of a cube
sequence (noun) a list of numbers in a particular is 6 × the area of one face
order
systematic (adjective) to work in a logical or orderly
side elevation (noun) the view of the side of an way; use a plan or system
object
term (noun) part of an algebraic expression, can be
simple interest (noun) the interest is calculated only numeric or algebraic; for example, in the expression
on the original amount of money invested. It is the 3x + 4y – 3 the terms are 3x, 4y and −3; also defined
same amount each year as one of the numbers in a sequence
simplest form (noun) when a fraction or ratio is terminating decimal (noun) (= finite decimal) a
written so that the HCF of the numerical values is 1 decimal with a finite number of digits
simplify (an expression) (verb) to collect all like tessellate (verb) a 2D shape tessellates if it can be
terms so that the expression is written with as few used to make a tiling pattern with no gaps or
terms as possible overlaps
simplify (a fraction or ratio) (verb) to write a tessellation (noun) a tiling pattern made by fitting
fraction or ratio in the form where the HCF of the 2D shapes together without any gaps or overlaps
numerical values is 1
theoretical probability (noun) probability that is
sketch (noun) a rough drawing of a shape or object calculated without running an experiment; for
example, the theoretical probability of rolling a 6 on
solve (verb) to work out the value of an unknown in
an equation; to answer a problem 1
a dice is
6
solution (noun) the value of an unknown (a letter) in
an equation; the answer to a problem transformation (noun) a reflection, rotation,
enlargement or translation of a shape
speed (average speed) (noun) how fast an object is
travelling; average speed is total distance travelled translation (noun) translate (verb) a type of
divided by total time. Units are m/s or km/h transformation done by sliding a shape a fixed
number of places left/right and up/down
sphere (noun) a 3D solid shaped like a ball
trapezium (noun) (singular) (plural: trapezia) a
spreadsheet (noun) a page of rows and columns of
quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides
cells
trend (noun) the general direction of the change
square (noun) a quadrilateral with sides of the
over time in a set of data, ignoring the individual ups
same length and with four right angles
and downs
square (squaring) (verb) to multiply a number by
trial (noun) a single run of an experiment
itself; for example, the square of 5 is 52 = 5 × 5 = 25
triangle (noun) a three-sided 2D shape
square-based pyramid (noun) a five-faced 3D
shape with one square face and four triangular triangle-based pyramid (noun) a four-faced 3D
faces shape, each of the faces are triangles
square root (noun) a number that produces a triangular prism (noun) a 3D shape with two
specified number when multiplied by itself; the identical triangular faces and three rectangular faces
inverse of squaring
two-way table (noun) a table that displays the
square rooting (verb) to find the square root of a frequency for two variables, one displayed
number horizontally and one vertically
stem and leaf diagram (noun) a diagram that unique (adjective) the only one of its kind
displays data according to place value. Data values
unit fraction (noun) a fraction with a numerator
are split into two parts: the stem and the leaf
of 1
substitute (verb) to replace letters in a formula,
expression or equation with numeric values unit ratio (noun) a ratio in the from 1 : n or n : 1

© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. 6
unitary method (noun) a method for solving a
proportion problem by first calculating the value of
one unit or part
units (unit of measurement) (noun) a defined size
or quantity; for example, kilograms, litres, metres
unknown (noun) the letter in an equation
unsuccessful outcome (noun) the outcome you
do not want
value (noun) a number or the result of a calculation
variable (noun) a letter that represents a number
Venn diagram (noun) a diagram representing sets
of numbers or objects in circles within an enclosed
rectangle
vertex (noun)(singular) (plural: vertices) the corners
on a 2D or 3D shape
vertical (adjective) at right angles to the horizontal
vertically opposite angles (noun) angles opposite
each other when two straight lines cross
volume (noun) the amount of space occupied by a
3D shape
x-intercept (noun) the point where a line crosses
the x-axis
y-intercept (noun) the point where a line crosses the
y-axis
zero place holder (noun) a zero used where one is
not required to show that the value in that place is
zero

© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. 7