Math Vocabulary

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What is a line in geometry?

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A line is a straight one-dimensional figure that has no thickness and extends infinitely in both directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are operations in mathematics?

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Operations are mathematical processes such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What are the different types of math?

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The main types of math include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.

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What is a shape?

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A shape is the external form, outline, or appearance of an object, which can be two-dimensional (like circles and squares) or three-dimensional (like cubes and spheres).

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a solid in geometry?

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A solid is a three-dimensional object that has volume and occupies space, such as a cube, sphere, or cylinder.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a circle?

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A circle is a round shape where all points are equidistant from a fixed center point.

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What is a square?

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A square is a four-sided polygon (quadrilateral) with equal sides and four right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a three-sided polygon that can be classified by its angles (acute, right, obtuse) or by its sides (equilateral, isosceles, scalene).

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.

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What is area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape, measured in square units.