Topic 2-6 5th Grade Math Vocabulary

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Compatible Numbers

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Numbers close in value to the original number but easier to estimate or calculate.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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Difference

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The answer to a subtraction problem.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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Equation

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A mathematical sentence that uses an equal sign to show that two expressions have the same value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Expression

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A mathematical phrase that contains numbers and/or letters and at least one operation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Estimate

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To give a close guess.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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Inverse Operations

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Two operations that undo each other. Example: addition/subtraction.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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Overestimate

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The result of using greater numbers to estimate a sum or product.

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Product

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The answer to a multiplication problem.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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Simplify

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Perform all possible operations in an expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Strip Diagram

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A rectangular model used to show part/part/whole relationships.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2