Math Definitions - Letter S
Chapters
Sort
Definition of Sort
To sort a collection of objects or numbers is to arrange or group them in some way, according to some characteristic.
Numbers and objects may be sorted on the basis of type, size, alphabetical order and so on.
The pictures show two different types of sorting.
In the top picture, the cows are sorted into decreasing order of size.
In the bottom picture, the animals are sorted into different groups on the basis of their colour.
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 S
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018
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