Math Vocabulary
If you see the word "sum" in a math problem, which operation do you use to determine the answer?
Addition or Subtraction
Addition
What's wrong in this sentence:
Charlie put the ice cream in the pantry.
Ice cream should be in the freezer
It's a piece of cake.
It's easy.
Give 2 meanings for "match"
a tool used to start a fire
describing things that go together
Is a decade longer than a century?
No a decade is 10 years and a century is 100 years
If you see the word "difference" in a math problem, which operation do you use to solve it?
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication or Division?
Subtraction
What's wrong in this sentence:
It was so bright outside, I put in my ear plugs.
Ear plugs won't help with brightness
It's raining cats and dogs.
Give 2 meanings for the word "date"
a date on the calendar
a romantic interest (person)
going somewhere with a romantic interest (event)
Is excited a synonym for happy?
Yes
If you see the words "product of" in a math problem, which operation do you use to solve it?
Addition, Multiplication, Division or Subtraction?
Multiplication
What's wrong in this sentence:
Katie ate her soup with a knife.
You eat soup with a spoon, not a knife.
She was on cloud 9.
She was happy.
Give 2 meanings for the word "Mine"
belonging to someone "that's mine"
to dig for a substance/item (diamonds)
Is division the opposite of multiplication?
Yes
If you see the words "splits into" in a math problem, which operation will you use to solve it?
Addition subtraction, multiplication or division?
Division
What's wrong in this sentence:
I was so hot, I put on a jacket.
A jacket would make you warmer.
Break a leg
Good luck
Give 2 meanings for the word "park"
to put a vehicle in a space
a place to go for a specific purpose (hiking, roller coasters, etc)
Do we wake up in the evening?
No, we wake up in the morning
If you see the word "total" in a math problem, which operation will you use to solve it?
Addition, Subtraction or Division?
Addition
What's wrong in this sentence:
Julio was sad that he got a 100% on his test.
Call it a day
Stop working
Give 2 meanings for the word play
A performance on a stage
To engage in a preferred leisure activity
Does a clock tell us the day of the week?
No, a calendar tells us the day. A clock tells us the time