Topic 13 5th Grade Math Vocabulary

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AREA

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The number of square units needed to cover a figure.

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COMPOSITE FIGURE

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A shape created from 2 or more shapes.

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CONGRUENT

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The same shape and same size.

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CONVERT

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Changing the units of a measurement without changing the size or the amount.

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CUBIC UNIT

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The volume of a cube that measures 1 unit on each side.

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DIMENSIONS

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The measurable size usually length, width, or height.

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FORMULA

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A mathematical rule that uses symbols.

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PERIMETER

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The distance around the outside of a polygon.

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SQUARE UNIT

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A square with sides 1 unit long used to measure area.

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VOLUME

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The number of cubic units needed to fill a solid figure.