Math Definitions - Letter P
Chapters
Parameter
Definition of Parameter
A parameter is a constant (or sometimes a variable) that forms part of a function, but can be changed so that the function works to solve another problem.
For example, in the length function for the goanna, the growth-rate parameter is \(25\). This means that the goanna will grow \(25\text{ cm}\) every year.
We could adapt this function to model the height of a tree that grows \(20 \text{ cm}\) every year, for example, by changing the growth-rate parameter to \(20\).
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter P
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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