Marzano's 3rd Grade Math Vocabulary

Front

To break or split into equal parts; to determine how many times one number goes into another number.

Back

Divide

Front

A system of measurement based on tens.

Back

Metric System

Front

The total number of square units needed to COVER a two dimensional (flat) surface.

Back

Area

Front

Numbers we can multiply together to get another number.

Back

Factors

Front

The distance in linear units AROUND a two-dimensional (flat) shape.

Back

Perimeter

Front

A step-by-step procedure for computing that gives the correct result in every case when the steps are carried out correctly.

Back

Algorithm

Front

A fraction in which the numerator is GREATER than the denominator.

Back

Improper Fraction

Front

An arrangement consisting of equal rows and columns.

Back

Array

Front

A number greater than 1 expressed as a whole number plus a fraction whose value is less than 1.

Back

Mixed Number

Front

A figure with all RIGHT angles and only straight sides since they only have right angles.

Back

Rectilinear Shape