Math STAAR Vocabulary Grade 3

What is the numerator in ¾?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

What is the denominator in ⅖?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What coins make up 75 cents?

• 3 quarters

• 7 dimes and 1 nickel

• 5 dimes and 2 nickels

• 1 half dollar and 1 quarter

What is place value?

• The value of a digit based on its position in a number (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.).

• The total value of all digits in a number combined.

• The numerical value of a digit without considering its position.

• The value assigned to a number based on its size in comparison to others.

Write 345 in expanded form.

• 300 + 30 + 5

• 300 + 40 + 5

• 300 + 50 + 5

• 300 + 40 + 10

What is a polygon?

• A closed shape with straight sides.

• A shape with curved sides.

• An open figure with straight sides.

• A three-dimensional shape.

What does the symbol ">" mean?

• Less than

• Equal to

• Greater than

• Not equal to

Are ½ and 2/4 equivalent?

• Yes! They both represent the same amount.

• No, they are different values.

• Yes, but only in certain contexts.

• No, ½ is greater than 2/4.

What is multiplication?

• A method of division

• Repeated addition or making equal groups.

• A way to subtract numbers

• A technique for finding averages

How many cents are in a quarter?

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

• 100 cents