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:
Importance of Numeracy & Mathematics
Angles, Symmetry & Transformation
Fractions, Decimal Fractions & Percentages
Mathematics – Its impact on the world past, present & future
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