5th Grade Math Vocabulary

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A decimal is part of a group, whole, or number that has a ____.

Back

decimal point

Front

More than is

Back

greater than

Front

The amount of space occupied by a 3-dimensional object, measured in cubic units is...

Back

volume

Front

What is it called when you put together two or more numbers?

Back

add

Front

When something has a characteristic or feature, like all squares have 90 degree angles, this is a(n) _____.

Back

attribute

Front

What do you call the position of a digit in a number that determines its value?

Back

place value

Front

What is the term for a number that is not whole?

Back

fraction

Front

What do you call the result of multiplying a number by itself?

Back

exponent

Front

What is the term for the distance around a shape?

Back

perimeter

Front

What do you call a number that is used to count?

Back

whole number