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English Quiz - Words Used in Maths 01 (Questions)

Maths uses precise words. Learn common terms so exam questions and problem steps make sense, and your explanations become clear and confident.

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Fascinating Fact:

Mean, median, and mode summarise data, for 2, 4, 4, 9 the mean is 19 ÷ 4 = 4.75, the median is 4, the mode is 4.

In KS3 English, you will meet maths vocabulary in word problems, articles, and exam questions. Knowing these terms helps you read instructions accurately and write clear, logical explanations.

Key Terms

Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.
Factor: A number that divides another number exactly, leaving no remainder.
Multiple: A number you get by multiplying a given number by a whole number.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between a factor and a multiple?

A factor divides a number exactly, like 3 is a factor of 12. A multiple is a result of multiplication, like 12 is a multiple of 3.

What does estimate mean in maths questions?

To estimate is to find a quick, sensible value by rounding numbers and calculating mentally. It checks whether a final answer is reasonable.

What is the difference between perimeter and area?

Perimeter is the distance around a 2D shape measured in units like cm. Area is the space inside the shape measured in square units like cm².

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Diameter

[ ]	Straight line a part of the way across a circle
[ ]	Straight line a quarter of the way across a circle
[ ]	Straight line halfway across the middle of a circle
[ ]	Straight line right across the middle of a circle

2.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Circumference

[ ]	Distance all round the edge of a circle
[ ]	Distance halfway round the edge of a circle
[ ]	Distance part of the way round the edge of a circle
[ ]	Distance quarter of the way round the edge of a circle

3.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Perimeter

[ ]	All round the edge of a shape
[ ]	Halfway round the edge of a shape
[ ]	Part of the way round the edge of a shape
[ ]	Quarter of the way round the edge of a shape

4.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Concave

[ ]	Curving inwards
[ ]	Curving left
[ ]	Curving outwards
[ ]	Curving right

5.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Convex

[ ]	Curving inwards
[ ]	Curving left
[ ]	Curving outwards
[ ]	Curving right

6.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Quotient

[ ]	Result of adding one number to another
[ ]	Result of dividing one number by another
[ ]	Result of multiplying one number by another
[ ]	Result of subtracting one number from another

7.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Prime number

[ ]	Number divisible only by itself and one
[ ]	Number divisible only by itself and two
[ ]	Number divisible only by itself and three
[ ]	Number divisible only by itself and four

8.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Integer

[ ]	One letter
[ ]	One whole number
[ ]	The whole
[ ]	The whole range of letters

9.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Product

[ ]	Result of adding two or more numbers
[ ]	Result of dividing two or more numbers
[ ]	Result of multiplying two or more numbers
[ ]	Result of subtracting two or more numbers

10.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Perpendicular

[ ]	At a reflex angle to a line
[ ]	At a right angle to a line
[ ]	At an acute angle to a line
[ ]	At an obtuse angle to a line

English Quiz - Words Used in Maths 01 (Answers)

1.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Diameter

[ ]	Straight line a part of the way across a circle
[ ]	Straight line a quarter of the way across a circle
[ ]	Straight line halfway across the middle of a circle
[x]	Straight line right across the middle of a circle

Don't confuse "diameter" with "radius" (half diameter)

2.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Circumference

[x]	Distance all round the edge of a circle
[ ]	Distance halfway round the edge of a circle
[ ]	Distance part of the way round the edge of a circle
[ ]	Distance quarter of the way round the edge of a circle

The latin prefix circum- means "round"

3.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Perimeter

[x]	All round the edge of a shape
[ ]	Halfway round the edge of a shape
[ ]	Part of the way round the edge of a shape
[ ]	Quarter of the way round the edge of a shape

The greek prefix peri- means "round"

4.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Concave

[x]	Curving inwards
[ ]	Curving left
[ ]	Curving outwards
[ ]	Curving right

A cave curves inwards!

5.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Convex

[ ]	Curving inwards
[ ]	Curving left
[x]	Curving outwards
[ ]	Curving right

"Convex" is the opposite of "concave"

6.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Quotient

[ ]	Result of adding one number to another
[x]	Result of dividing one number by another
[ ]	Result of multiplying one number by another
[ ]	Result of subtracting one number from another

The quotient of 4 divided by 2 is 2!

7.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Prime number

[x]	Number divisible only by itself and one
[ ]	Number divisible only by itself and two
[ ]	Number divisible only by itself and three
[ ]	Number divisible only by itself and four

Some examples of prime numbers are 3, 5, 7, 11, 13

8.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Integer

[ ]	One letter
[x]	One whole number
[ ]	The whole
[ ]	The whole range of letters

"Integer" means "whole number" (not a fraction)

9.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Product

[ ]	Result of adding two or more numbers
[ ]	Result of dividing two or more numbers
[x]	Result of multiplying two or more numbers
[ ]	Result of subtracting two or more numbers

The product of 2 x 2 is 4

10.

Choose the correct meaning for the following word(s).
Perpendicular

[ ]	At a reflex angle to a line
[x]	At a right angle to a line
[ ]	At an acute angle to a line
[ ]	At an obtuse angle to a line

Make sure you can spell "perpendicular" correctly