GCSE Mathematics May 2024 Foundation Tier Paper 1 Flashcards

Vocabulary and key mathematical concepts extracted from the GCSE Mathematics Foundation Tier Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) May 2024 exam.

Centimetre Conversion (m to cm)

$1\text{ metre} = 100\text{ centimetres}$, used to convert $2\text{ metres}$ to $200\text{ centimetres}$.

Kilogram Conversion (kg to g)

$1\text{ kilogram} = 1000\text{ grams}$, used to convert $8\text{ kilograms}$ to $8000\text{ grams}$.

Kilometre to Mile Conversion

$8\text{ kilometres} = 5\text{ miles}$.

Rounding to 1 Decimal Place

A method to round a number such as $7.18$ or $7.14$ to the nearest tenth ($7.2$ or $7.1$).

Parallel Lines

Lines on a square grid that are the same distance apart and never intersect.

$$3^2$$

The square of $3$, which equals $9$.

$$\sqrt{144}$$

The square root of $144$, which equals $12$.

$$2^4$$

The fourth power of $2$, which equals $16$.

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest scores in a data set, used to measure consistency.

Median

The middle value in a set of data when ordered from smallest to largest.

Cost Formula ($C = 2W + 5$)

A linear equation where $C$ is the cost in $£$ and $W$ is the number of windows cleaned.

Ratio Notation (win : lose)

A comparison of two quantities, such as $5 : 9$, used to determine the total number of parts (e.g., $14$ parts).

Congruent Triangles

Triangles that are exactly the same size and shape, meaning their corresponding side lengths and angles are equal.

Area of a Triangle

Calculated using the formula $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{perpendicular height}$.

Translation Vector

A vector in the form $\begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \end{pmatrix}$ used to describe moving a shape from one position to another.

Time-series Graph

A graph used to represent data points plotted at successive time intervals, such as number of workers from $2015$ to $2022$.

Curved Surface Area of a Cone

The area of the non-base part of a cone, calculated as $\pi r l$, where $r$ is the radius and $l$ is the slant height.

Slant Height ($l$)

The distance from the tip (apex) of a cone to any point on the base's circumference.

Area of the Base of a Cone

The area of the circle at the bottom of the cone, calculated as $\pi r^2$.

Linear Sequence

A sequence of numbers where the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant.

Inequality Notation ($-2 < x < 4$)

A range representing all values of $x$ that are strictly greater than $-2$ and strictly less than $4$.