Mastering 4th Grade Math Vocabulary

What does the term 'sum' mean in math?

• The result of adding numbers together.

• The difference between two numbers.

• The total number of items in a set.

• The process of multiplying numbers together.

Which word is a synonym for 'subtract'?

• combine

• add

• deduct

• multiply

If 'add' is to 'sum', then 'subtract' is to what?

• aggregate

• product

• difference

• total

What is the meaning of 'product' in multiplication?

• A mathematical operation involving division.

• The sum of two or more numbers.

• The difference between two numbers.

• The result of multiplying two or more numbers.

Choose the correct usage: 'The product of 4 and 5 is ___.'

• 30

• 20

• 15

• 25

What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?

• single

• many or multiple

• few

• one

What is the antonym of 'greater'?

• lesser

• superior

• larger

• equal

In the word 'division', what does the suffix '-ion' indicate?

• It indicates a type of mathematical operation.

• It signifies a person who divides things.

• It represents a noun form of the word 'divide'.

• It indicates an action or condition resulting from the verb 'divide'.

Which of the following is a word related to 'geometry'?

• circle

• angle

• triangle

• square

What does 'estimate' mean when solving a math problem?

• To calculate the exact value of a quantity.

• To ignore the value and proceed with the problem.

• To find the maximum possible value of a quantity.

• To make an educated guess about a quantity or value.