This term

• You have all done SO well on the spellings last term.

• This term, we will be learning SUBJECT SPECIFIC words.

• There is a PRIZE for the top form at the end of the term.

Spelling Challenge 4Maths

Week beginning – Monday 19th May 2014

Maths Week1. Graph

2. Ratio

3. Rotation

4. Pyramid

5. Calculator

6. Algebra

7. Cylinder

8. Protractor

9. Compass

10. Trigonometry

Graph

A visual representation of various data.

The graph showing population was fascinating.Can you put the word ‘graph’ intoa sentence?

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RatioThe quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.The ratio of boys to girls at the football tournament was obvious.Can you put the word ‘ratio’ into a sentence?

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RotationA rotation is a transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point.

James used a 90 degree rotation of a shape.

Can you put the word ‘rotation’ into a sentence?

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PyramidA solid object where:The base is a polygon (a straight-sided shape),the sides are triangles which meet at the top (the apex). It is a polyhedron.Egyptian pyramids actually have square bases.Can you put the word ‘pyramid’ into a sentence?

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CalculatorSomething used for making mathematical calculations, in particular a small electronic device with a keyboard and a visual display.You have to sit a calculator paper for your GCSE exams.Can you put the word ‘calculator’ into a sentence?

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AlgebraThe part of mathematics in which letters and other general symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations.Algebra is an ancient form of mathematics.Can you put the word ‘Algebra’ into a sentence?

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CylinderA solid geometrical figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval section.

My biscuit tin is a cylinder.Can you put the word ‘cylinder’ into a sentence?

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ProtractorAn instrument for measuring angles, typically in the form of a flat semicircle marked with degrees along the curved edge.I use a protractor to measure the angles in a pie chart.Can you put the word ‘protractor’ into a sentence?

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CompassAn instrument with two arms, one sharp and one with a pencil that can be used to draw circles or arcs.I used a compass to draw a Venn diagram.Can you put the word ‘compass’ into a sentence?

Trigonometry Branch of mathematics dealing with sides and angles of triangles.

Trigonometry can be used by a theatre designer to work out if the set will fit on stage.Can you put the word ‘Trigonometry’ into a sentence?

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Do you understand all of this week’s words?

Can you use any of them in your lessons this week?

Do you achieve 10 out of 10 each week?

How could you help your peers who do not yet achieve a score

of 10?Do your form calculate your form average every week?