Math Vocabulary

Front

What is any side of a polygon called?

Back

Base

Front

What is a 2-dimensional shape, closed, with straight sides?

Back

Polygon

Tags

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

What is a complete math sentence where both sides are equal to each other?

Back

Equation

Front

What are 2 numbers that are the same distance from zero, one positive and one negative?

Back

Opposite

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Front

What is an incomplete math sentence with numbers/variables and operations?

Back

Expression

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

What do you call a number that represents a quantity without a variable?

Back

Constant

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

What is the term for the distance around a shape?

Back

Perimeter

Front

What is the term for the amount of space inside a shape?

Back

Area

Front

What do you call a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions that are not equal?

Back

Inequality

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What is a number that can be written as a fraction?

Back

Rational Number