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square
A rectangle
whose sides are
all the same
length.
square array
A rectangular array
with the same
number of rows as
columns.
square number
1
4
9
2
35 = 35 x 35 = 1225
16
A number that is the
product of a whole number
multiplied by itself; a
whole number to the
second power.
square of a number
The product of
number and itself.
square
pyramid
A pyramid
with a square
base.
square root
of a number
320= 2*2*2*2*2*2*5
320= 4*4*4*5 or
320=16*4*5
√320=8√5
The square root of a
number n is a number
which, when multiplied by
itself, results in the
number n.
square units
7 square units
The units used
to measure
area.
standard
notation
587 = 500 + 60 + 7
expanded notation
standard notation
The most familiar way of
representing whole numbers,
integers, and decimals by
writing digits in specified
place.
standard unit
A uniform unit
of measure.
step graph
A graph that
looks like steps.
stem-and-leaf
plot
A display of data in which
digits with larger place
values are named as stems,
and digits with smaller place
values are names as leaves.
straightedge
A tool used to
draw a line
segment.
subtraction
7
- 3
4
minuend
subtrahend
difference
A math operation
based on taking away
one quantity from
another or decreasing
quantity.
subtrahend
7
- 3
4
minuend
subtrahend
difference
The number being
subtracted.
sum
addends
sum
14 + 15 + 6 = 35
The answer to
an adding
problem.
supplementary
angels
Two angels whose
o
measures total 180 .
survey
Collection data
for graphing
and analysis.
symmetry
The property of exact
balance in a figure;
having the same size
and shape across a
dividing line.
symmetry
The matching of two
halves of a shape.
tally marks
5
10
11
Marks used to
keep track of
a count.
tally chart
Tally charts are used to
organize and display data.
A tally chart is a table
that shows how many
times each value appears.
tangent
Intersecting at
exactly one point.
template
A pattern used as a
guide in making
something accurately.
tens
59
270
The place-value
position equal to
ten times the unit
value.
term
In an algebraic expression
or equation, a number or a
product of a number and
one or more variables.
terminating
decimal
.333…
1
= .30
3
Decimals that
continue a pattern
without end.
tessellation
An arrangement of closed
shapes that covers a
surface completely without
overlaps or gaps.
tetrahedron
A polyhedron
with four
faces.
theorem
A mathematical statement
that can be proven to be
true (or sometimes, a
statement that is proposed
and needs to be proven).
3-dimensional
(3-D)
Objects with
thickness,length
and width.
3-dimensional
(3-D)
Objects that are not
completely within a
single flat surface.
tile
A shape used in a
tessellation. If only one
shape is repeated in a
tessellation, the
tessellation is called a
same-tile tessellation.
tiling
An arrangement of closed
shapes that covers a
surface completely
without overlaps or gaps.
time line
A number line
showing years,
days,and events in
a sequence.
tool kit
A bag containing
things needed in
math.
top-heavy
fraction
A fraction that names a
number greater than or
equal to 1; a fraction whose
numerator is equal to or
greater than its
denominator.
trade-first
subtraction
Subtraction procedure in
which all necessary
trades are done before
any subtractions are
carried out.
trapezoid
A quadrilateral that
has one pair of
parallel sides. No two
sides need to be the
same length.
translation
The motion of “sliding”
an object or picture
along a straight line.
transparent
mirror
A mirror with a front and
back face that has a
recessed edge used for
drawing lines of symmetry.
triangle
A 3-sided
polygon.
triangular
prism
A prism whose
bases are
triangles.
triangular
pyramid
A pyramid whose
bases (faces) are
triangles.
trillion
One trillion written
in number form is
1,000,000,000,000
in exponential form
12
10
A digit(s) followed by 12
whole-number places.
triple
Three times an amount.
turn
Rotation.
turn-around
facts
6 + 3
3 + 6
143 + 23
23 + 143
2 x 3
3 x 2
234 x 5
5 x 234
A pair of add or
multiplication facts in
which the order of the
addends or the factors
is reversed.
twin primes
3 and 5 are twin primes,
because they are
separated by the
composite number 4.
Two prime numbers that
are separated by just
one composite number.
2-dimensional
(2-D)
Objects completely
within a flat surface;
objects with length and
width, but no thickness.
unit
24 children
1 kg
30 cents
27 ducks
3 o’clock
A label, descriptive
word, or unit of
measure used to put
a number in context.
unit
ONE of something,
unit box
Unit
cents
Unit
Unit
days
dogs
Unit
Unit
inches
bats
A box displayed
alongside a set of
numbers or problems.
unit
fraction
A fraction that names one
of the equal parts of the
whole. The numerator is
always 1.
unit marks
The equidistant makes
that represent numbers on
thermometers, rulers, and
other scales of
measurement.
U.S. customary
system
Distance Weight Capacity
ounce
cup
inch
pound
pint
foot
yard Temperature quart
gallon
mile
Fahrenheit
The standard
measuring system
used in the United
States.
variable
A letter other symbol that
represents a number. A
variable need not
represent one specific
number; it can stand for
many different values.
vertex
(vertices)
The point at which the
rays or line segments of
an angle, sides of a
polygon, or the ends of a
polyhedron meet.
vertical angles
Two intersecting lines
form four angles. Two
angles with the same
vertex, but no sides in
common.
volume
The measure of the
amount of space a 3dimensional shape takes
up.
weight
A measure of
how heavy
something is.
“What’s My Rule?”
A routine that involves a set of
number pairs in with the
numbers in each pair are
related to each other according
to the same rule.
whole
The entire object,
collection of objects, or
quantity being considered;
the ONE, the unit, 100%.
whole
number
Any of the
numbers.
Whole
number
1, 2, 3, 4, …
Any of the
numbers.
width of a
rectangle
Length of one side of a
rectangle or rectangular
object; often the
shorter side.
X-by-y
array
Array of Dots
Array of squares
2-by-6 arrays: 2 rows, 6 per row
An arrangement having x
rows of y per row,
representing x set of y
objects in each set.
yard (yd)
1
2
3
Standard unit of
length equal to 3
feet or 36 inches.
zero facts
0 + 5 = 5
4 x 0 = 0
8 + 0 = 8
0 x 8 = 0
0 + 6 = 6
7 x 0 = 0
The sum of two 1-digit
numbers where one of
the addends is zero.
The product of two 1
digit numbers. The
produce is always 0.
zone
A group of locations,
usually determined by
distances, for which a
uniform rate is charged
by a delivery or
transportation system.