Glossary: Terms Starting with I

23 definitions in Mathematics with links to the lessons that teach each word.

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All terms starting with I

identify

MathsFrom Grade 2

Find out what something is.

Learn it in: Identifying shapes (Grade 2)

identity

MathsFrom Grade 3

Multiplying by 1 leaves the number unchanged.

Learn it in: Multiplication properties (Grade 3), Multiplication properties (Grade 4)

improper

MathsFrom Grade 6

Top bigger than bottom.

Learn it in: Fraction simplification (Grade 6)

improper fraction

MathsFrom Grade 4

Numerator at least the denominator.

Learn it in: Mixed numbers (Grade 4), Fractions greater than one (Grade 4), Mixed numbers (Grade 5)

in all

MathsFrom Grade 2

The total.

Learn it in: Simple multiplication problems (Grade 2), Word problems (Grade 3)

in words

MathsFrom Grade 2

Written with letters.

Learn it in: Numbers to 1,000 (Grade 2), Numbers to 10,000 (Grade 3)

income

MathsFrom Grade 6

Money coming in.

Learn it in: Applying mathematics to real situations (Grade 6)

increase

MathsFrom Grade 6

Make bigger.

Learn it in: Introductory percentage increase and decrease (Grade 6)

index

MathsFrom Grade 6

The small raised number.

Learn it in: Prime factorisation (Grade 6)

inequality

MathsFrom Grade 6

Compares unequal values.

Learn it in: Inequalities (Grade 6)

input

MathsFrom Grade 5

What goes in.

Learn it in: Rules and relationships (Grade 5), Number relationships (Grade 6)

integer

MathsFrom Grade 6

Whole number, positive, negative or zero.

Learn it in: Introduction to integers (Grade 6), Secondary mathematics readiness (Grade 6)

interest

MathsFrom Grade 6

Money earned on savings.

Learn it in: Practical percentage problems (Grade 6)

interior angle

MathsFrom Grade 5

An angle inside a polygon.

Learn it in: Properties of polygons (Grade 5), Polygons (Grade 6)

intermediate

MathsFrom Grade 6

Between start and end.

Learn it in: Multistep calculations (Grade 6)

interpret

MathsFrom Grade 3

Explain what data shows.

Learn it in: Reading and interpreting graphs (Grade 3), Division word problems (Grade 4), Interpreting graphs (Grade 4)

intersect

MathsFrom Grade 4

Cross or meet.

Learn it in: Parallel lines (Grade 4), Perpendicular lines (Grade 4)

interval

MathsFrom Grade 3

The space between marks.

Learn it in: Fractions on number lines (Grade 3), Time intervals (Grade 4), Bar graphs (Grade 5)

inverse

MathsFrom Grade 2

The opposite operation.

Learn it in: Subtraction within 100 (Grade 2), Checking answers (Grade 2), Relationship between multiplication and division (Grade 2)

inverse operation

MathsFrom Grade 5

Opposite.

Learn it in: Unknown quantities (Grade 5), Solving one-step equations (Grade 6)

irregular

MathsFrom Grade 5

Not regular.

Learn it in: Properties of polygons (Grade 5)

isolate

MathsFrom Grade 6

Get the variable alone.

Learn it in: Solving one-step equations (Grade 6)

isosceles

MathsFrom Grade 3

Two sides equal.

Learn it in: Triangles (Grade 3), Classifying triangles (Grade 4), Triangles (Grade 5)

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