Math Terms
When you add numbers together, you get this.
Sum
Mrs. Phillips asked Wren to classify the plants that were growing in the garden.
What does the word classify mean?
To sort or group based on shared characteristics or traits.
This verb means to figure out the right answer using evidence, math, reading or reasoning.
determine
This is what is left when you take 4 away from 12.
difference
If you subtract a number away from another number, you are left with this.
The difference
The directions on the test said to identify the main idea of the text.
What does identify mean?
To name, point out or recognize the answer
This word means to make a logical decision based on the information given.
A _______ is the solution to 59 + 34.
sum
You call a number this when it is the solution to a division problem.
The quotient
On the last math test, question number 2 said "Find the difference between 73 and 48."
What does the word difference mean in this sentence?
The answer to a subtraction problem
When you figure something out using clues the author gives you, you do this.
infer
If you divide 120 by 10, the answer is 12.
12 is the _____________
quotient
In the problem 8x4=32, the number 32 is called this.
The product
"Please explain why a volcano erupts," said Mrs. Stowers.
What does explain mean?
to tell how or why something happens using evidence or details
This is what you do when you provide details or evidence the help prove or explain an answer
support
4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 are numbers you get when you skip count by 4.
These numbers are called ____________
multiples
If you want to do a multiplication problem, you have to multiply these numbers together.
Factors
Mrs. Zimmerman asked Melony to summarize the last chapter of the book for the students who missed hearing it.
What does summarize mean?
Briefly tell the most important points without adding extra details or opinions
This is when you arrange ideas or information in order so they are easy to understand
organize
7x9=63
7 and 9 are _____________
factors