General Directions and Question Structure
This asks for an approximate answer, not an exact calculation
Estimate
subtraction
The top number in a fraction, which tells how many parts you have
Numerator
The total distance around the outside of a shape
Perimeter
A mathematical phrase that contains numbers, variables (letters), and operations but DOES NOT HAVE AN EQUAL SIGN
3+5
Expression
To examine something carefully and in detail to understand it better.
Analyze
"In all" or "All together" tells you to use this operation
Addition
The bottom number in a fraction, which tells you the total number of equal parts
Denominator
The amount of surface inside a two dimensional shape, with the formula length x width
Area
A mathematical sentence that shows two expressions are equal using and equal sign =
Equation
To show information in a different form (using a graph, equation, or model)
Represent
multiplication or division
Fractions that have the same value, even though they have different numerators and denominators
Equivalent Fractions
The amount of space inside a 3-dimensional shape, with the formula length x width x height
Volume
A letter or symbol that represents an unknown number
Variable
Reminding students not to judge sizes or lengths based on appearance alone
Not drawn to scale
The word "of" often means to use this operation.
Multiplication
Common Denominator
A graph that shows data along a number line using marks like Xs
Line Plot
A number that is the product of a given number and any whole number.
Multiple
To arrange items or numbers in a specific sequence
Order
subtraction
To write a fraction in its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common denominator
To change from one unit to another (centimeters to meters)
Convert
To find the value of an expression.
Evaluate