Practical Mathematics for Consumers Vocabulary

Practical Mathematics for Consumers Vocabulary

It sometimes gets frustrating having to learn all of these vocabulary terms in our classes. Do you ever wonder why we do this?

When we start learning about new ideas, there are usually words that are common to the concepts that we have not seen before, or if we have seen them, they are being used in a different way.

How do we Learn their Meanings?

There are many strategies that can be used to learn the definitions of new terms. We can copy them down on paper which helps visual and hands on learners remember the word for word definition. Some people make flash cards and practice them with a friend. I like to make online games with the words, such as Quizizz so that I can "play" with the words.

Multiple Choice

What is an abbreviation?

• a shortened form of a word

• the first letter of a group of words

Multiple Choice

What is a discount?

• the amount you pay for an item

• an amount subtracted from the original price of an item

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT part of a bank statement?

• list of checks paid

• list of service charges

• the account balance

• receipts for things you bought

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of quality?

• how well made or well done something is

• the amount or number of something

What Next?

Next, we are going to play some games with the vocabulary terms that we will see on our final exam. Don't get overwhelmed. Don't stress out about how fast you are matching the terms or if you get a couple wrong to start with. That is why we practice!