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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is a perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. To find the perimeter of a rectangle, add the lengths of all four sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays that meet at a point called the vertex. Angles are measured in degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure with three or more straight sides. Examples include triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What does 'greater than' mean?

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'Greater than' is a comparison term used to show that one number is larger than another. For example, 5 is greater than 3.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way to represent 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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A 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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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a line segment?

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A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints. It is the shortest distance between those two points.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1