MATHEMATICSMeasures & Units
Temperature
°C
°F
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Temperature
Read thermometer scales and calculate positive/negative degree drops.
What you'll learn
Core 11+ exam skills
Reading Scales
Develop foundational techniques logically.
Finding Differences
Apply mathematical rules to varying scenarios.
Negative Subtraction
Learn to track calculations dynamically.
Averages
Verify accuracy and solve efficiently.
Core Framework
The mechanics of Temperature
Celsius
Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.
Thermometers
Working out the value of unnumbered divisions.
Changes
Dropping from 5°C to -3°C is a drop of 8°.
Differences
The gap between a high and low temperature.
Key Facts to Remember
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A drop in temperature means subtracting (going down the scale).
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A rise in temperature means adding (going up the scale).
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Zero is an incredibly important placeholder on a thermometer.
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11+ papers primarily test Celsius, but may ask graph questions via Fahrenheit.
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