Glossary: Terms Starting with T
125 definitions with links to the lessons that teach each word.
table
Maths
Rows and columns.
Learn it in: Tables (Grade 4), Rules and relationships (Grade 5), Organising data (Grade 6)
table
Science
rows and columns for organised information
Learn it in: Recording observations (Grade 2), Comparing life cycles (Grade 2)
table of contents
English
a list of chapters with page numbers
Learn it in: Tables of contents (Grade 2), Locating information (Grade 4)
tallest
Maths
The most tall of three or more.
Learn it in: Taller and shorter (Grade 1), Comparing measurements (Grade 2)
tally
Maths
A mark used to count.
Learn it in: Collecting data (Grade 3), Tables (Grade 4), Organising data (Grade 6)
tally mark
Maths
A line we draw for each thing we count.
Learn it in: Addition using pictures (Grade 1), Simple tally marks (Grade 1), Tally charts (Grade 2)
technical term
English
a special word used in one subject
Learn it in: Technical vocabulary (Grade 5), Technical vocabulary (Grade 6)
technique
English
a method used to influence people
Learn it in: Media messages (Grade 4), Literary analysis (Grade 6)
teen number
Maths
A number from 13 to 19. Eleven and twelve are also “ten and some more”.
Learn it in: Counting from 11–20 (Grade 1)
tens
Maths
Groups of ten.
Learn it in: Numbers to 50 (Grade 1), Tens and ones (Grade 1), Understanding tens (Grade 1)
tense
English
when something happens
Learn it in: Verbs and verb tenses (Grade 2), Verbs and tense (Grade 3), Verb tense consistency (Grade 4)
tension
English
the feeling of worry about what will happen
Learn it in: Conflict and resolution (Grade 4), Pacing (Grade 5), Plot structure (Grade 6)
tenth
Maths
One of ten equal parts.
Learn it in: Understanding tenths (Grade 4), Decimal place value (Grade 6)
tenths
Maths
First place after the point.
Learn it in: Decimal place value (Grade 4), Decimal place value (Grade 5)
term
Maths
One number in a pattern.
Learn it in: Number patterns (Grade 3), Number patterns (Grade 4), Number patterns (Grade 5)
text
English
words that are written down
Learn it in: Reading connected texts (Grade 1), Text-based comprehension questions (Grade 2)
text feature
English
a part like a heading, caption or glossary
Learn it in: Complex informational texts (Grade 6)
text structure
English
the way a text is organised
Learn it in: Text structures (Grade 4), Text organisation (Grade 5), Text structure (Grade 6)
textual evidence
English
details from the text that support your answer
Learn it in: Textual evidence (Grade 4), Textual evidence (Grade 5), Literary analysis (Grade 6)
texture
Science
how a surface feels
Learn it in: Rough and smooth materials (Grade 1), Comparing objects (Grade 2)
thematic paragraph
English
a paragraph analysing a theme with evidence
Learn it in: Theme analysis (Grade 6)
theme
English
the lesson or message of a story
Learn it in: Main idea and theme (Grade 3), International folktales (Grade 3), Themes (Grade 4)
thesaurus
English
a book of synonyms
Learn it in: Synonyms (Grade 2), Synonyms and antonyms (Grade 3), Reference materials (Grade 3)
thesis
English
a sentence that states the main point
Learn it in: Introductions (Grade 4), Opinion essays (Grade 4), Introductions (Grade 6)
thesis statement
English
a sentence stating the main idea of an essay
Learn it in: Introductions (Grade 5), Developing claims (Grade 6)
third
Maths
One of three equal parts.
Learn it in: Thirds (Grade 2), Fractions in everyday life (Grade 2), Partitioning shapes (Grade 2)
third person
English
narration using he, she and they
Learn it in: Point of view (Grade 4), Narrative voice (Grade 4), Narrative perspective (Grade 5)
third-person narrator
English
an outside voice using he, she or they
Learn it in: Narrative perspective (Grade 5)
thousand
Maths
Ten hundreds. Written 1,000.
Learn it in: Counting hundreds (Grade 2), Numbers to 10,000 (Grade 3), Numbers to 100,000 (Grade 4)
time transition
English
a transition showing when, such as later
Learn it in: Paragraph transitions (Grade 4)
time word
English
a word that shows when, such as then
Learn it in: Chronological organisation (Grade 3), Sequencing events (Grade 3)
time-order word
English
a word such as first, next, later, finally
Learn it in: Chronological organisation (Grade 4)
timeline
English
a line showing events in order
Learn it in: Chronological organisation (Grade 3), Chronological organisation (Grade 4), Research planning (Grade 5)
times table
Maths
A list of multiplication facts.
Learn it in: Multiplication facts for 2, 5 and 10 (Grade 2), Multiplication tables (Grade 3), Division facts (Grade 3)
title
English
the name at the top
Learn it in: Making simple posters (Grade 1), Main ideas (Grade 2), Capitalisation (Grade 2)
title
Maths
The name of the graph.
Learn it in: Picture graphs (Grade 1), Picture graphs (Grade 2), Bar graphs (Grade 2)
title
Science
the name of a drawing or a piece of writing
Learn it in: Recording observations using pictures (Grade 1), Drawing scientific diagrams (Grade 2)
tone
English
the feeling in your voice
Learn it in: Reading with expression (Grade 2), Reading expression (Grade 4), Persuasive speaking (Grade 5)
topic
English
what we are talking about
Learn it in: Taking turns in conversations (Grade 1), Asking relevant questions (Grade 2), Main ideas (Grade 2)
topic sentence
English
the sentence that tells the main idea
Learn it in: Topic sentences (Grade 2), Main ideas (Grade 3), Topic sentences (Grade 3)
topic vocabulary
English
words specific to the subject
Learn it in: Academic writing vocabulary (Grade 5)
total
Maths
The number you get when you add.
Learn it in: Combining groups (Grade 1), Addition using pictures (Grade 1), Simple money problems (Grade 1)
total cost
Maths
All prices added.
Learn it in: Adding money amounts (Grade 2), Practical shopping problems (Grade 3)
tradition
English
something passed down
Learn it in: Folktales (Grade 2), Cultural perspectives (Grade 5)
traditional story
English
a story handed down over many years
Learn it in: Traditional stories (Grade 3)
trait
English
a feature of a character, like brave
Learn it in: Characters and settings (Grade 2), Character traits (Grade 3), Characters (Grade 3)
transition
English
a word or phrase linking ideas
Learn it in: Sequencing events (Grade 3), Paragraph transitions (Grade 4), Transitions (Grade 4)
trapezium
Maths
One pair of parallel sides.
Learn it in: Quadrilaterals (Grade 5), Quadrilaterals (Grade 6)
triangle
Maths
A shape with 3 straight sides and 3 corners.
Learn it in: Triangles (Grade 1), Shape patterns (Grade 1)
tricky part
English
the part that is not as it sounds
Learn it in: Common irregular words (Grade 1), Common irregular words (Grade 2)
true leaves
Science
the first leaves that look like the adult plant
Learn it in: Seedling growth (Grade 2)
trusted adult
Science
a grown-up you know who helps keep you safe
Learn it in: Basic personal safety (Grade 1)
turn
English
the time when it is your go
Learn it in: Listening attentively (Grade 1), Taking turns in conversations (Grade 1), Participating in discussions (Grade 2)
turning point
English
the moment that changes a character
Learn it in: Character development (Grade 5), Plot structure (Grade 6)
twist
English
a surprising turn in the plot
Learn it in: Short stories (Grade 5), Short fiction (Grade 6)
two decimal places
Maths
Digits in tenths and hundredths.
Learn it in: Understanding hundredths (Grade 4)
two-digit number
Maths
A number with a tens digit and a ones digit.
Learn it in: Representing two-digit numbers (Grade 1)
two-step
Maths
Needs two operations.
Learn it in: Multiplication word problems (Grade 4), Simple equations (Grade 5)