Tally
To make marks to represent objects counted, and record these marks in a table (tally chart).
Maths Terms for 11-13 Yr Olds
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Tangent
1. A line that touches a curve at one point only.
2. A trigonometric function (more on these at GCSE level).
Tetrahedron
A solid with four triangular faces. A regular tetrahedron has faces that are equilateral triangles. Plural: tetrahedra.
Theorem
A mathematical statement derived from previously accepted premises and established by means of a proof. A 'theory' is slightly different - this is a testable model that can be used to make predictions, but isn't yet proven.
Translation
In geometry, a type of transformation in which every point of a shape moves the same distance in the same direction; a transformation that is specified by a distance and direction (vector).
Tree Diagram
A branching, decision diagram in which probabilities may be assigned to each branch and used to determine the probability of any outcome of combined or compound events.