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GCSE Mathematics · key term
An exact position with no size, usually labelled with a capital letter.
Used by AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Specification G1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
An exact position with no length, width or area, usually labelled with a capital letter such as .
Revise: Geometric Notation: Points, Lines and PlanesA point represents an exact position. It has no size, even though it must be shown by a small dot on paper.
Specification G1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Geometric Terms and NotationsA small square at their meeting point marks the right angle. Matching arrow marks on a diagram identify parallel lines; matching short dashes across sides identify equal lengths. Matching arcs can identify equal angles.
Specification 8.01a, 8.03a · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)
Revise: Shape TerminologyA point marks an exact position, not a tiny shape with a measurable size.
A location with no length, width or area, usually shown by a dot and labelled with a capital letter.
When naming a segment, include both endpoints: for example, . A single capital letter such as names a point.
Mark every angle around the same point before forming an equation; include any reflex angle shown.
Write the reason “angles at a point sum to ” rather than giving an unexplained answer.
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