Mastering 4th Grade Math Vocabulary

What does the word 'sum' mean in math?

• A mathematical operation involving subtraction.

• The process of multiplying numbers together.

• The result of adding numbers together.

• The total number of items in a set.

Find a synonym for 'subtract'.

• multiply

• add

• deduct

• combine

What is the antonym of 'greater'?

• superior

• equal

• lesser

• larger

Use the word 'product' in a sentence related to math.

• The sum of 3 and 4 is 12.

• The difference between 7 and 2 is 5.

• The quotient of 8 and 2 is 4.

• The product of 3 and 4 is 12.

What does the prefix 'multi-' mean in 'multiply'?

• many or multiple

• none

• a pair

• few or single

What is the meaning of 'equation'?

• A graphical representation of data.

• A formula used to calculate distances.

• A type of mathematical function.

• A mathematical statement asserting the equality of two expressions.

Which word describes a shape with four equal sides?

• square

• rectangle

• circle

• triangle

What does the suffix '-tion' indicate in the word 'addition'?

• The suffix '-tion' indicates a process or action.

• The suffix '-tion' indicates a location.

• The suffix '-tion' indicates a person.

• The suffix '-tion' indicates a noun.

If 'ten' is a number, what is the word for 'ten more'?

• thirty

• fifteen

• twenty

• ten

What is the relationship between 'numerator' and 'denominator' in a fraction?

• The numerator is always larger than the denominator.

• The numerator indicates how many parts are taken, and the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts.

• The denominator represents the number of fractions in total.

• The numerator and denominator are interchangeable in a fraction.