sets: notation and terminology
We use "curly" brackets to represent sets - { }
Eg: The set of suits in a deck of cards is {spades, diamonds, hearts, clubs}
Eg: The set of suits in a deck of cards is {spades, diamonds, hearts, clubs}
Common symbols
For example, if C = {1, 2, 3, 4} and D = {3, 4, 5}
Pierce, Rod. "Set Symbols" Math Is Fun. Ed. Rod Pierce. 18 Nov 2014. 31 Aug 2015 <http://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/symbols.html>
Venn diagrams
Invented by a man from Yorkshire, England named John Venn (1834-1923).
Venn diagrams give us a visual picture of sets.
Sets of Numbers
Venn diagrams give us a visual picture of sets.
Sets of Numbers
Resources:
1. Use this applet to test your understanding of the different operations used in sets. Look at the sets shown on the left hand side then decide which region should be shaded. Now, click the button to check your understanding.
2. This applet gives you a number of different questions and asks you to shade the appropriate region.
3. Check your understanding with this document: This is a mix of questions from the Haese and Harris and Oxford texts, complete all work in your notebook.
4. Oxford textbook (pink cover); Chapter 8, pages 328-351
5. Haese and Harris textbook (orange cover); Chapter 3. Answers here.
6. Work through these past paper questions. Answers are here.
7. Attempt this challenge question on sets.
2. This applet gives you a number of different questions and asks you to shade the appropriate region.
3. Check your understanding with this document: This is a mix of questions from the Haese and Harris and Oxford texts, complete all work in your notebook.
4. Oxford textbook (pink cover); Chapter 8, pages 328-351
5. Haese and Harris textbook (orange cover); Chapter 3. Answers here.
6. Work through these past paper questions. Answers are here.
7. Attempt this challenge question on sets.