TEST STAAR Math Vocabulary Review #1

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A square is a parallelogram.

Back

True. A square is a special type of parallelogram where all sides are equal and all angles are right angles.

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What do you do when you need to find the QUOTIENT?

Back

You divide. The quotient is the result of division.

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What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

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Denominator. The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the extra money paid back when money is borrowed?

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Interest. Interest is the cost of borrowing money.

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How many right angles are in a rectangle?

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4. A rectangle has four right angles.

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What is a polygon with three sides called?

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Triangle. A triangle is a three-sided polygon.

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What do you call a number that is not a whole number?

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Fraction. A fraction represents a part of a whole.

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What is the term for the distance around a shape?

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Perimeter. The perimeter is the total length of all sides of a shape.

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What do you call the top number in a fraction?

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Numerator. The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the value of pi (π) approximately?

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3.14. Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.