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5th grade Math Vocabulary Words

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: Two intersecting lines that form right angles.

a)

polygon

b)

perpendicular lines

c)

acute angle

d)

intersecting lines

2.

Definition: The number of cubic units it takes to fill a figure.

a)

perimeter

b)

area

c)

volume

d)

mass

3.

Definition: A portion of a line which starts at a point and goes off in a particular direction to infinity.

a)

angle

b)

ray

c)

plane

d)

line

4.

Definition: A rectangular solid having six congruent square faces.

a)

square

b)

cube

c)

volume

d)

pyramid

5.

Definition: The number by which another number is to be divided.

a)

denominator

b)

factor

c)

dividend

d)

divisor

6.

Definition: has 3 dimensions; having length, width, and height.

a)

time-division

b)

space-division

c)

quadrilateral

d)

three-dimensional

7.

Definition: A polygon with three sides and three angles.

a)

triangle

b)

trapezoid

c)

pentagon

d)

rhombus

8.

Definition: A fraction less than one; the numerator is less than the denominator.

a)

equivalent fractions

b)

simplest form

c)

proper fraction

d)

numerator

9.

Definition: A 3-dimensional figure that has two congruent and parallel faces that are polygons. The remaining faces are parallelograms.

a)

pyramid

b)

cube

c)

prism

d)

polygon

10.

Definition: A metric unit of length equal to 0.01 of a meter. 100 cm = 1 m.

a)

gram (g)

b)

centimeter (cm)

c)

kilogram (kg)

d)

meter (m)

11.

Definition: A customary unit of weight. 1 pound = 16 ounces. What is this unit?

a)

ounce

b)

mass

c)

pound

d)

right triangle

12.

What is this called?

a)

multiple

b)

quotient

c)

factor

d)

composite number

13.

Definition: An angle with a measure greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. What is this angle called?

a)

perpendicular lines

b)

obtuse angle

c)

straight angle

d)

acute angle

14.

Definition: A customary unit of length. 1 mile = 5280 feet. What is this unit?

a)

inch

b)

yard (yd)

c)

kilometer

d)

mile

15.

Definition: A customary unit of length that equals 12 inches. What is this unit?

a)

yard (yd)

b)

meter (m)

c)

inch (in)

d)

foot (ft)

16.

Definition: The amount of matter in an object. Usually measured by comparing with an object of known mass. While gravity influences weight, it does not affect mass. What is this definition describing?

a)

volume

b)

area

c)

capacity

d)

mass

17.

A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters. What is this unit?

a)

foot (ft)

b)

meter (m)

c)

kilogram (kg)

d)

kilometer (km)

18.

Definition: Also known as a data plot. A diagram showing frequency of data on a number line. What is this called?

a)

Line plot

b)

Line graph

c)

Scatter plot

d)

Number line

19.

What are these numbers called?

a)

Rational numbers

b)

Mixed number

c)

Whole numbers

d)

Composite number

20.

Definition: Refers to the amount of liquid a container can hold. What is this called?

a)

Product

b)

Volume

c)

Mass

d)

Capacity

21.

Definition: A table that lists a set of numbers or categories and their frequency (how many times each one occurs).

a)

bar graph

b)

frequency table

c)

line graph

d)

picture graph

22.

Definition: A pictorial device used to show a numerical relationship.

a)

equation

b)

graph

c)

venn diagram

d)

formula

23.

used to compare two numbers when the first number is smaller than the second number.

a)

less than

b)

estimate

c)

rectangle

d)

greater than

24.

Definition: The number written above the line in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts are described in the fraction.

a)

quotient

b)

fraction

c)

denominator

d)

numerator

25.

Definition: A pair of numbers that gives the coordinates of a point on a grid in this order (horizontal coordinate, vertical coordinate).

a)

ordered pair

b)

multiple

c)

number line

d)

expression

26.

Definition: A fraction when the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1.

a)

equivalent fractions

b)

improper fraction

c)

system of nonlinear equations

d)

simplest form

27.

Definition: A four sided polygon.

a)

a) quadrilateral

b)

b) parallelogram

c)

c) trapezoid

d)

d) rectangle

28.

Definition: A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides and one pair of sides that are not parallel.

a)

parallelogram

b)

trapezoid

c)

rectangle

29.

Definition: Lines that cross at a point.

a)

perpendicular lines

b)

polygon

c)

expanded form

d)

intersecting lines

30.

Definition: The smallest common multiple of a set of two or more numbers.

a)

greatest common factor

b)

expression

c)

simplest form

d)

least common multiple

31.

Definition: A graph made of points connected by lines. This type of graph is used to show change over time.

a)

venn diagram

b)

line graph

c)

line plot

d)

bar graph

32.

Definition: A letter or symbol that represents a number.

a)

variable

b)

expression

c)

equation

d)

numerator

33.

Definition: A closed plane figure made by line segments.

a)

rhombus

b)

trapezoid

c)

triangle

d)

polygon

34.

Definition: The answer to a multiplication problem.

a)

divisor

b)

dividend

c)

product

d)

quotient

35.

A set of two numbers when multiplied, will result in a given product.

a)

composite number

b)

graph

c)

factor pairs

d)

prime number

36.

A diagram that represents numbers as points on a line.

a)

number line

b)

place value

c)

ordered pair

d)

whole numbers

37.

Definition: The quantity below the line in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts are in the whole.

a)

fraction

b)

denominator

c)

divisor

d)

numerator

38.

Definition: Lines that are always the same distance apart.

a)

parallel lines

b)

wavy lines

c)

scribble lines

d)

intersecting lines

39.

Definition: A customary unit of length, 1 yard = 3 feet or 36 inches.

a)

inch (in)

b)

yard (yd)

c)

foot (ft)

d)

meter (m)

40.

Definition: An angle that is exactly 180 degrees - a straight line.

a)

obtuse angle

b)

straight angle

c)

volume

d)

acute angle

41.

Definition: A quantity to be divided. What is the term?

a)

dividend

b)

addend

c)

quotient

d)

divisor

42.

Definition: The product of any number and zero is zero. What is the term?

a)

product

b)

zero property of multiplication

c)

fraction

d)

vertical

43.

Definition: To separate into equal groups and find the number in each group or the number of groups. What is the term?

a)

quotient

b)

variable

c)

multiple

d)

divide

44.

Definition: A mathematical sentence where the amount on one side of the equals sign has the same value as the amount of the other side. What is the term?

a)

equation

b)

variable

c)

inequality

d)

expression

45.

Definition: A geometric figure with 3 dimensions. What is the term?

a)

angle

b)

volume

c)

equal

d)

solid figure

46.

Definition: A standard unit of length in the metric system. What is it?

a)

Kelvin (k)

b)

kilometer (km)

c)

meter (m)

d)

gram (g)

47.

Definition: Having exactly the same size and shape. What is it?

a)

square

b)

equal

c)

congruent

d)

quotient

48.

Definition: Any common multiple of two or more numbers. What is it?

a)

mixed number

b)

composite number

c)

least common denominator

d)

common multiple

49.

Definition: A number greater than 0 that has more than two different factors. What is it?

a)

mixed number

b)

composite number

c)

multiple

d)

prime number

50.

Definition: A customary unit of capacity that equals 4 quarts. What is it?

a)

kilogram (kg)

b)

gallon (gal)

c)

ounce (oz)

d)

quart (qt)

51.

Definition: A customary unit of capacity that equals 8 fluid ounces. What is it?

a)

cup (c)

b)

pint (pt)

c)

gallon (gal)

d)

ounce (oz)

52.

Definition: A mathematical sentence that compares two unequal expressions using one of the symbols >, <, or ≠. For example, 26 > 13; 13 ≤ 26; 2 ≠ 4; 6 = 3. What is it?

a)

equation

b)

expression

c)

inequality

d)

ordered pair

53.

Definition: A parallelogram with four equal angles AND four equal sides. What is it?

a)

trapezoid

b)

rectangle

c)

square

d)

rhombus

54.

Definition: A way to write numbers that shows the place value of each digit. What is it?

a)

place value

b)

standard form

c)

word form

d)

expanded form

55.

Definition: A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. What is it?

a)

improper fraction

b)

numerator

c)

mixed number

d)

equivalent fractions

56.

Definition: A diagram that uses circles to represent sets and their relationships.

a)

Bar graph

b)

Prime number

c)

Line graph

d)

Venn diagram

57.

Definition: Fractions that have the same value.

a)

Improper fraction

b)

Simplest form

c)

Mixed number

d)

Equivalent fractions

58.

Definition: A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 grams.

a)

Gram (g)

b)

Kilogram (kg)

c)

Meter

d)

Kilometer (km)

59.

Definition: For two or more fractions, it is a common multiple of the denominators.

a)

Equivalent fractions

b)

Mixed number

c)

Common denominator

d)

Common multiple

60.

Definition: A flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

a)

Angle

b)

Ray

c)

Polygon

d)

Plane

61.

What is the GCF of 12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12) and 18 (1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18)?

a)

greatest common factor

b)

prime number

c)

simplest form

d)

least common multiple

62.

Definition: A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel and congruent sides. What is this shape?

a)

parallelogram

b)

rhombus

c)

rectangle

d)

trapezoid

63.

Definition: To express a fraction in simplest form. What is this process called?

a)

equation

b)

simplify

c)

factor

d)

divide

64.

Definition: The value of the place of a digit in a number. What is this called?

a)

decimal

b)

expanded form

c)

standard form

d)

place value

65.

What is this process called?

a)

rounding

b)

multiple

c)

estimate

d)

quotient

66.

Definition: A line going up and down. What is this called?

a)

variable

b)

horizontal

c)

vertical

d)

parallel

67.

Definition: Line going left to right. What is this called?

a)

down to the right

b)

horizontal

c)

vertical

d)

obtuse angle

68.

Definition: To sort into categories or to arrange into groups by attributes. What is this called?

a)

polygon

b)

capacity

c)

congruent

d)

classify

69.

When a fraction is expressed with the fewest possible pieces, it is in lowest terms. (Also called simplest form.) What is this called?

a)

lowest terms

b)

equivalent fractions

c)

ordered pair

d)

improper fraction

70.

Definition: A polygon that has five sides. What is this called?

a)

pentagon

b)

polygon

c)

square

d)

triangle

71.

Definition: A quadrilateral with all four sides equal in length.

a)

rhombus

b)

trapezoid

c)

square

d)

rectangle

72.

Definition: Used to compare two numbers when the first number is larger than the second number.

a)

expanded form

b)

greater than

c)

prime number

d)

factor pairs

73.

Definition: A graph that uses the height or length of rectangles to compare data.

a)

line plot

b)

venn diagram

c)

bar graph

d)

line graph

74.

Definition: A variable or combination of variables, numbers, and symbols that represents a mathematical relationship.

a)

fraction

b)

equation

c)

expression

d)

variable

75.

Definition: An order, agreed on by mathematicians, for performing operations to simplify expressions.

a)

order of operations

b)

multiple

c)

simplify

d)

sequences

76.

Definition: A whole number greater than 0 that has exactly two different factors, 1 and itself.

a)

multiple

b)

composite number

c)

prime number

d)

mixed number

77.

Definition: Any number being added.

a)

product

b)

factor

c)

dividend

d)

addend

78.

Definition: A fractional number with a denominator of 10 or a power of 10. Usually written with a decimal point.

a)

equation

b)

fraction

c)

divisor

d)

decimal

79.

Definition: A quadrilateral with two pairs of congruent, parallel sides and four right angles.

a)

rhombus

b)

rectangle

c)

trapezoid

d)

square

80.

Definition: The measure, in square units, of the interior region of a 2-dimensional figure or the surface of a 3-dimensional figure.

a)

mass

b)

perimeter

c)

volume

d)

area

81.

Definition: A type of grouping symbol used in pairs that tells what operation to complete first. (2 x 20) + 6.

a)

brackets

b)

fraction

c)

estimate

d)

equation

82.

Definition: A triangle that has one 90 degree angle.

a)

right triangle

b)

quadrilateral

c)

square

d)

acute angle

83.

Definition: The smallest whole number that is divisible by each of the denominators of two or more fractions.

a)

least common denominator (LCD)

b)

quadrilateral

c)

simplest form

d)

least common multiple

84.

Definition: A number with an integer and a fraction part. Example: 3 1/2.

a)

proper fraction

b)

numerator

c)

decimal

d)

mixed number

85.

Definition: A polyhedron whose base is a polygon and whose other faces are triangles that share a common vertex.

a)

triangle

b)

polygon

c)

prism

d)

pyramid

86.

Definition: A general equation or rule. What is this called?

a)

equation

b)

formula

c)

expression

d)

variable

87.

Definition: A repeating or growing sequence or design. An ordered set of numbers or shapes arranged according to a rule. What is this called?

a)

quotient

b)

variable

c)

pattern

d)

formula

88.

Definition: To remove or take away something in a particular place, often to remove money from a bank account. What is this called?

a)

quotient

b)

product

c)

withdraw

89.

Definition: The distance around a figure. What is this called?

a)

area

b)

volume

c)

square

d)

perimeter

90.

Definition: Small unit of mass in the metric system. What is this called?

a)

(A) kilometer (km)

b)

(B) pound (lb)

c)

(C) kilogram (kg)

d)

(D) gram (g)

91.

Definition: An angle with a measure less than 90 degrees.

a)

acute angle

b)

straight angle

c)

obtuse angle

d)

perpendicular lines

92.

Definition: Having the same value.

a)

trapezoid

b)

congruent

c)

proper fraction

d)

equal

93.

Definition: To strategy to find about how much or how many by expressing a number closest to ten, hundred, thousand, or tenth, hundredth, thousandth, etc.

a)

estimate

b)

quotient

c)

inverse operations

d)

rounding

94.

Definition: The answer to a division problem.

a)

quotient

b)

product

c)

dividend

d)

factor

95.

Definition: A way of representing part of a whole or part of a group by telling the number of equal parts in the whole and the number of parts you are describing.

a)

numerator

b)

fraction

c)

denominator

d)

decimal

96.

Definition: to put or leave someone or something in a particular place, often to put money in a bank account. What is the correct term?

a)

deposit

b)

product

c)

annuity

d)

cost

97.

Definition: An integer that divides evenly into another. What is the correct term?

a)

quotient

b)

factor

c)

multiple

d)

product

98.

Definition: The space in between two rays that share an endpoint. What is the correct term?

a)

ray

b)

trapezoid

c)

angle

d)

polygon

99.

Definition: A number written with one digit for each place value. What is the correct term?

a)

expanded form

b)

slope-intercept form

c)

word form

d)

standard form

100.

Definition: A customary unit of capacity. 1 quart = 2 pints or 1 quart = 4 cups. What is the correct term?

a)

quart

b)

meter (m)

c)

cup (c)

d)

factor