Mathematics Vocabulary to Start 6th grade

What is the definition of "denominator" in mathematics?

• The number of parts the whole is divided into; the bottom of a fraction

• The product result of one number multiplied by another number

• To join or combine 2 or more numbers or quantities

• Having the same value or amount

Which math term means "to take one quantity away from another"?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What does the term "equivalent" mean in math?

• Showing number of parts of the whole; the top of a fraction

• Having the same value or amount

• Sharing or grouping a number into equal parts

• To evaluate an expression means to work it out

Which operation is described as "a mathematical operation with the repeated addition of groups of equal sizes"?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

What does it mean to "evaluate" an expression in math?

• To join or combine 2 or more numbers or quantities

• To work it out; a fancy word for solve

• The product result of one number multiplied by another number

• Sharing or grouping a number into equal parts

What is the term for a whole number that divides EXACTLY into another number?

• Factor

• Sum

• Product

• Addend

Which word describes the total or whole amount, especially as the result of adding numbers?

• Difference

• Sum

• Quotient

• Dividend

What is the answer to a subtraction problem called?

• Product

• Addend

• Difference

• Operation

Which of the following is the result or answer of a division problem?

• Dividend

• Divisor

• Quotient

• Sum

What are the four basic arithmetic operations?

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, exponentiation

• Addition, subtraction, division, factoring

• Addition, multiplication, division, simplifying