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5th Edition

Pearson Illustrated Maths Dictionary, 5ed

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Judith de Klerk, Amanda Marasco Australian author

  • Pearson Illustrated Maths Dictionary, 5ed


2013
ISBN: 9781486009831

For many students, learning mathematics is like learning a foreign language. This dictionary overcomes that problem. It defines all maths terms that students in Australian schools are likely to meet, in simple language without losing accuracy. Definitions are supported and reinforced by diagrams and illustrations.

This revised and improved edition of Australia’s best-selling mathematics dictionary incorporates all the mathematical terms in the Australian Curriculum glossary.

Key features:

  • Compatible with the Australian Curriculum
  • New, more engaging design
  • Over 80 new entries to cater for students up to year 10
  • Photographs replacing some illustrations where appropriate
  • Theme colours for letters and matching colour tabs for improved navigation
  • An index at the back of the book
  • Accurate definitions written in clear and simple language suitable for primary and secondary students
  • Clear, precise and concise explanations of complex terms
  • Examples and illustrations to support each definition
  • A useful information section providing symbols, formulas and other supporting mathematical terms

Table of Contents

A–Z

Useful information

  • Units of measurement
  • A list of symbols
  • Roman numerals
  • Parts of a circle
  • Metric relationships
  • Formulae
  • More formulae
  • Large numbers
  • Letters used in mathematics
  • Decimal system prefixes
  • Numerical prefixes
  • Other prefixes
  • The multiplication square
  • Greek alphabet
  • Conversion tables: metric and imperial
  • Computing terms