GCSE Maths key terms

GCSE Maths terms and formulae, at a glance.

Glancealot helps GCSE Maths vocabulary and formulae stick. Add a maths widget to your iPhone and see key terms, definitions, and formulae whenever it refreshes, for recall practice between revision sessions.

Subject Maths
Level GCSE
GCSE Maths
quadratic formula
x = (−b ± √(b²−4ac)) / 2a
Solves any equation in the form ax² + bx + c = 0. Worth memorising exactly, since it is not always given on the formula sheet.

Terms and formulae that need repeating.

GCSE Maths mixes precise vocabulary (surd, locus, bearing) with formulae you must recall exactly. Seeing each one repeatedly, in short glances, helps both the wording and the working stick.

Your spec terms, your list.

Use ready-made prompts or add the definitions and formulae you are working through from your revision guide and class notes, so the widget matches your course and tier.

Sample GCSE Maths terms

quadratic formula
x = (−b ± √(b²−4ac)) / 2a
surd
a root that cannot be simplified to a whole number
locus
a set of points that satisfy a given condition

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Add key terms and formulae to a list, and Glancealot shows them on your iPhone lock screen and home screen for repeated review.

Glancealot is not affiliated with any exam board, but because you build the lists yourself you can add the exact terms and formulae from your Foundation or Higher tier specification.

Yes. You can create custom lists of terms, formulae, and worked examples from your revision guide and class notes.

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