Glossary
- coefficient
- In mathematics, a coefficient is a constant multiplicative factor of a certain object. For example, the coefficient in is , or for is .
- corollary
- A proposition that follows with little or no proof required from one already proven.
- circumference
- the perimeter of a circle or ellipse.
- equation
- Essentially, an equation is two expressions (or more) linked by an equals symbol (=). In general the equality is only true for certain values of the variable.
- expression
- One or more terms linked by additions (+) and subtractions (-)
- factor
- One of two or more quantities that divides a given quantity without a remainder. For example: 2 and 3 are factors of 6; a and b are factors of ab.
- factorial
- The result of multiplying a sequency of decending integers. For example: five factorial, .
- formula
- a formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically, as in a mathematical formula or a chemical formula. The informal use of the term formula in science refers to the general construct of a relationship between given quantities. The plural of formula is either formulae or formulas.
- identity
- A mathematical equation which is true for all values of the variable(s). An identity is usual indicated by the use of an indentity symbol (≡) rather than the equals symbol (=)
- isosceles
- Commonly used to describe a type of triangle, isosceles literally means having two equal legs.
- nucleon
- a nucleon is either a proton or neutron, considered in its role as a component of an atomic nucleus. The number of nucleons in a nucleus defines the atom's mass number (nucleon number).
- nucleus
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A central or essential part around which other parts are gathered or grouped; a core:
- in physics: the positively charged central region of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons, about which negatively charged electrons can be found. Extremely small and dense, the nucleus contains almost all of the mass of an atom;
- in biology: a membrane-bound organelle within a eukaryotic cell that contains most of the cell's genetic material;
- in astronomy: the central, often brightest part of a comet, composed of ice and small amounts of dust and rock.
- perimeter
- A perimeter is a closed path that encompasses, surrounds, or outlines either a two dimensional shape or a one-dimensional length. The perimeter of a circle or an ellipse is called its circumference.
- population
- In statistics, a population is the whole set of items that are of interest.
- procedure
- A set of instructions that performs a specific task. This could be a simple list or more complex set instructions.
- repeatability
- The precision obtained when measurement results are obtained by a single operator using a single method over a short timescale. A measurement is repeatable when similar results are obtained by scientist from the same group using the same method. This is an early indicator of the quality of the experimental result.
- reproducibility
- The precision obtained when measurement results are obtained by different operators using different pieces of apparatus. A measurement is reproducible when similar results are obtained by scientist from different groups using different methods or apparatus. This a better indicator of the quality of an experimental result than repeatability.
- sample
- A selection of observations taken from a subset of the population which is used to find out information about the population.
- scalar
- A quantity that has magnitude only. Examples include distance (e.g. ), speed (e.g. ), money (e.g. ).
- term
- A term is a number, a letter (or letters), or a number and a letter multiplied together. When a term has numbers and letters, numbers are written first, then letters in alphabetical order.
- universal set
- The universal set is the envelope (usually a rectangle) outlining a Venn Diagram, the space in which all values within the smaller sets are found. The universal set is denoted using the symbol .
- vector
- A quantity that has both direction and magnitude. Examples include displacement (e.g. 100m North), Velocity (e.g. 10m/s up), force (e.g. weight = 10N Down).
Referencing
- Reference Structure:
List of Useful Apps, Software and Webpages
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is a note-taking software developed by Microsoft.
It is available as part of the Microsoft Office suite and since 2014 has been free on all platforms outside the suite.
OneNote is designed for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration.
It gathers users' notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries,
and notes can also be shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network.
OneNote is also available as a free, stand-alone app via the official website and the app stores of:
Windows 10, MacOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android.
Microsoft also provides a web-based version of OneNote as part of OneDrive and Office for the web.
scraped from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_OneNote
NotePad++
Notepad++ is a text and source code editor for use with Microsoft Windows.
It supports tabbed editing, which allows working with multiple open files in a single window.
The product's name comes from the C postfix increment operator.
Notepad++ is distributed as free software.
scraped from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notepad%2B%2B
Open Office
Apache OpenOffice is an open-source office productivity software suite.
It is one of the successor projects of OpenOffice.org and the designated successor of IBM Lotus Symphony.
It is a close cousin of LibreOffice, Collabora Online and NeoOffice.
scraped from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_OpenOffice
Zoom Connection Platform
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., commonly shortened to Zoom, is a communications technology company.
It provides videotelephony and online chat services through a cloud-based peer-to-peer software platform used for
video communications (Meetings), messaging (Chat), voice calls (Phone), conference rooms for video meetings (Rooms), virtual events (Events)
and contact centers (Contact Center),
and offers an open platform allowing third-party developers to build custom applications on its unified communications platform.
scraped from en.wikipedia.org
Periodic Tables
On-line Version from www.rsc.org
On-line Version from Naveen CS
(Windows Version)
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a team collaboration application developed by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft 365 family of products,
offering workspace chat and video conferencing, file storage, and integration of proprietary and third-party applications and services.
(scraped from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Teams)
WhatsApp (officially WhatsApp Messenger) is an American social media, instant messaging (IM), and voice-over-IP (VoIP) service owned
by technology conglomerate Meta. It allows users to send text, voice messages and video messages,[14] make voice and video calls,
and share images, documents, user locations, and other content. WhatsApp's client application runs on mobile devices, and can be accessed from computers.
The service requires a cellular mobile telephone number to sign up. In January 2018, WhatsApp released a standalone business app called WhatsApp Business
which can communicate with the standard WhatsApp client.
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pdf reader;
tom tom app;
metoffice;
wolfram alpha;
kindle;
w3schools;
cclean;
Revision Guidance
Revision Myths
(Care of www.savemyexams.com)
Revision Sessions:
Spend no more than 40 minutes to an hour on each session of revision.
A session is on a particular area of one of the subjects you are studying:
- start easy on material you are familiar with for about ten minutes (revision of the basics);
- then move on to twenty minutes of material which is either new to you or you find difficult (taking notes, making mind-maps, flashcards or research the material using textbooks and the internet);
- In science and mathematics, a lot of this time will be dedicated to answering questions, but, rather than marking these materials yourself, get others (teachers, tutors, peers, etc.) to mark your work. They are likely to give you a better view of where you are going wrong;
- Conversely, mark others work, this will not only provide them with an alternate view on their work, but also, and perhaps more importantly, provide you with an understanding of what is expected from the mark scheme;
- use the last ten minutes to review and cover more of the familiar material.
Breaks:
Between sessions either have a break (sit down and rest with a drink) or do something very different (for example: don't follow science with maths)
Outside of your revision time, ensure you also socialise (at least once a week) and get some physical exercise (cardio / at least twice a week). Both will help with thought processes.
Number of Sessions:
The number of sessions per day is to some extent dependent on what else you have planned with the rest of your day, but no more than six sessions in any one day (max four hours per day).
- Other guidance:
- from Martin High school, Anstey Leicester;
- from Madalen College School, Northants ;
- from BBC Bitesize.
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GCSE Maths Revision Guidance
(Care of corbettmaths.com) -
How to Revise
(Care of Wood Green School, Witney)
