Glossary: Terms Starting with N

near ten

MathsFrom Grade 3

A number close to a ten.

Learn it in: Multiplication strategies (Grade 3)

nearest

MathsFrom Grade 4

Closest.

Learn it in: Rounding (Grade 4), Rounding (Grade 5), Rounding decimals (Grade 5)

nearest hundred

MathsFrom Grade 3

The closest multiple of 100.

Learn it in: Rounding to the nearest hundred (Grade 3)

nearest minute

MathsFrom Grade 3

The closest minute mark.

Learn it in: Time to the nearest minute (Grade 3)

nearest ten

MathsFrom Grade 3

The closest multiple of 10.

Learn it in: Rounding to the nearest ten (Grade 3)

negative

MathsFrom Grade 6

Less than zero.

Learn it in: Introduction to integers (Grade 6), Positive and negative numbers (Grade 6)

negative coordinate

MathsFrom Grade 6

Left or below zero.

Learn it in: Plotting points in four quadrants (Grade 6)

net

MathsFrom Grade 6

Flat pattern of a solid.

Learn it in: Spatial reasoning (Grade 6), Surface area using nets (Grade 6)

next

MathsFrom Grade 1

Comes straight after.

Learn it in: Numbers to 50 (Grade 1), Recognising patterns (Grade 1)

night

MathsFrom Grade 1

When it is dark and we sleep.

Learn it in: Morning, afternoon and evening (Grade 1)

no mode

MathsFrom Grade 6

All values once.

Learn it in: Mode (Grade 6)

non-standard unit

MathsFrom Grade 1

A unit like a hand span or paper clip.

Learn it in: Measuring using non-standard units (Grade 1)

non-unit fraction

MathsFrom Grade 3

A fraction with numerator more than 1.

Learn it in: Representing non-unit fractions (Grade 3)

noon

MathsFrom Grade 3

12 o'clock in the day.

Learn it in: Reading digital clocks (Grade 3)

notation

MathsFrom Grade 6

Way of writing.

Learn it in: Ratio notation (Grade 6)

note

MathsFrom Grade 1

A paper or plastic money.

Learn it in: Recognising local coins and notes (Grade 1), Counting money (Grade 2)

number

MathsFrom Grade 1

A word or idea that tells how many or which one. Example: three.

Learn it in: Understanding numbers (Grade 1)

number bond

MathsFrom Grade 1

Two numbers that make a total together, like 6 and 4 make 10.

Learn it in: Number bonds to 10 (Grade 1), Subtraction within 20 (Grade 1), Mental computation (Grade 4)

number line

MathsFrom Grade 1

A line with numbers in order.

Learn it in: Counting-on strategies (Grade 1), Addition within 100 (Grade 2), Skip counting (Grade 2)

number pattern

MathsFrom Grade 1

A pattern made with numbers.

Learn it in: Number patterns (Grade 1)

number sentence

MathsFrom Grade 1

Numbers and signs that tell a maths story, like 4 + 2 = 6.

Learn it in: Addition using objects (Grade 1)

number word

MathsFrom Grade 1

A number written in letters. Example: five.

Learn it in: Understanding numbers (Grade 1), Reading and writing numbers (Grade 1)

numeral

MathsFrom Grade 1

The mark we write for a number. Example: 3.

Learn it in: Understanding numbers (Grade 1), Reading and writing numbers (Grade 1), Numbers to 100,000 (Grade 4)

numerator

MathsFrom Grade 2

The top number: parts we take.

Full explanation with examples and practice →

Learn it in: Recognising unit fractions (Grade 2), Representing simple fractions (Grade 2), Unit fractions (Grade 3)

numerical data

MathsFrom Grade 5

Data in numbers.

Learn it in: Collecting numerical data (Grade 5)