5th Grade Math Vocabulary

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A Fraction is

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A symbol used to describe one or more parts of a whole that is divided into equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is a quotient?

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The answer to a division problem.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does convert mean in math?

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To change a value or expression from one form to another.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What Type of Fraction is this? (Example: 7/4)

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An Improper Fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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A letter or symbol used to represent an unknown quantity is called a

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variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is a mixed number?

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A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The bottom number that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The top number that shows how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its simplest form where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.