CAPS Terms for Teachers: Z-test

Z-tests are significantly different when the population standard deviations are known and the sample sizes are large: A z-test is a statistical test used to compare two population means and determine whether they are significantly different from each other. It is typically applied when the population standard deviations are known, and the sample sizes are … Read more

CAPS Terms for Teachers: zygote

a fertilized egg cell formed by the fusion of a sperm and an egg during sexual reproduction: A zygote is a cell that results from the fusion or union of a sperm cell from the male parent and an egg cell from the female parent during sexual reproduction. It represents the earliest stage of development … Read more

CAPS Terms for Teachers: word bank

a store or file of new words: A word bank is a collection or repository of words that serves as a resource or reference for learners. It can be a physical or digital store of new or unfamiliar words, providing a pool of vocabulary for learners to draw from or refer to when needed.

CAPS Terms for Teachers: word problem

a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a written or verbal statement: A word problem is a mathematical problem or scenario that is presented in the form of a written or verbal statement, rather than using mathematical symbols or equations. It requires the reader or learner to analyze the information provided, extract … Read more