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Reading - GCSE Maths Definition

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In GCSE Mathematics, a reading refers to a measurement indicated by a scale on a machine or device. You probably do this several times per day already - when you "read" the time from an analogue clock face (of course we'd never say it like that!). More broadly, a reading may come from a set of scales that is displaying the weight of ingredients, or the reading shown on a gas or electricity meter. You have probably taken readings of temperature indicated by a thermometer in science experiments.

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Reviewer: Dan Finlay

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Dan graduated from the University of Oxford with a First class degree in mathematics. As well as teaching maths for over 8 years, Dan has marked a range of exams for Edexcel, tutored students and taught A Level Accounting. Dan has a keen interest in statistics and probability and their real-life applications.

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