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Short explanations, examples and related NeurofiED resources for common 11+ maths, English and reasoning topics.

Maths

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MathsAlgebra & Sequences

Number Sequences: Finding the Rule and Next Term

A number sequence is an ordered list of numbers following a specific pattern or rule, often involving consistent addition or subtraction.

Also: linear number sequences, linear sequences

MathsGeometry

Angles: Identification, Types & Missing Angles

Angles are formed when two lines meet at a point, crucial for understanding geometry in 11+ maths, involving identification, classification, and calculation within shapes.

Also: angle identification, types of angles, missing angles, finding missing angles

MathsMeasurement

Capacity and Volume

Capacity is how much a container can hold, while volume is the space an object occupies or the amount of liquid inside.

Also: capacity vs volume, volume and capacity difference, measuring capacity, litres and millilitres

MathsGeometry

Properties of 2D and 3D Shapes

Understanding shape properties involves learning the unique characteristics of 2D and 3D shapes, like sides, vertices, and faces.

Also: properties of 2d shapes, properties of 3d shapes

MathsRatios and Proportion

Ratio Notation

Ratio notation is a way to show how quantities relate to each other, often used in 11+ maths to compare parts of a whole or different amounts.

Also: what is ratio notation, ratio notation examples, how to write ratios, ratio notation for 11 plus

MathsGeometry

Shape Recognition and Vocabulary

Shape recognition involves identifying and naming 2D and 3D shapes, using specific shape vocabulary to describe their features accurately.

Also: identifying shapes, shape vocabulary

MathsNumber & Algebra

Relative Sizes

Relative size involves comparing the dimensions of objects to determine which is larger or smaller in relation to others.

Also: comparing sizes, relative size maths, larger and smaller comparison, scale and relative size

English

1 entry

Reasoning

1 entry