POV 4th Grade Math Vocabulary Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What does the term 'sum' mean in math?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together. For example, the sum of 3 and 5 is 8.

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments. Examples include triangles, squares, and pentagons.

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point. For example, 0.5 is the decimal representation of 1/2.

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, the quotient of 10 divided by 2 is 5.

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What is a variable in math?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an equation or expression. For example, in x + 2 = 5, x is the variable.

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What does 'equivalent' mean in math?

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Equivalent means having the same value or amount. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights to show quantities.