Notation resources
Quick Reference (3)
Mathematical Symbols and AbbreviationsThis leaflet provides information on symbols and notation commonly used in mathematics. It shows the meaning of a symbol and, where necessary, an example and an indication of how the symbol would be said. For further information from mathcentre resources, a search phrase is given. This Quick Reference leaflet is contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Janette Matthews and reviewed by Tony Croft, University of Loughborough.
Sigma notationSigma notation provides a concise and convenient way of writing long sums. This leaflet explains how.
The modulus of a numberThis leaflet explains what is meant by the modulus, or absolute value of a number.
Teach Yourself (1)
Sigma notationSigma notation is a method used to write out a long sum in a concise way. In
this unit we look at ways of using sigma notation, and establish some useful
rules.
Test Yourself (2)
Diagnostic Test - Mathematical languageDiagnostic test for mathematical language
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Maths EGComputer-aided assessment of maths, stats and numeracy from GCSE to undergraduate level 2. These resources have been made available under a Creative Common licence by Martin Greenhow and Abdulrahman Kamavi, Brunel University.
Video (1)
Mathematical languageThis introductory section provides useful background material on the importance of symbols in mathematical work. It describes conventions used by mathematicians, engineers, and scientists.
(Mathtutor Video Tutorial)
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