Math Vocab
Clue/Cue Word Problems
Ratio & Proportions
Multiplying 8's & 9's
Comparing Integers
100

A whole number without a fractional part that can be positive, negative, or zero.

What is an integer?

100

A scuba diver is 10 feet below sea level. Write this as an integer.

What is -10?

100

The ratio of apples to oranges is 4:2. Write the ratio in simplest form.

What is 2:1?

100

Solve: 8×(−4)×(−3)

What is 96?

100

Which is greater: the absolute value of -7 or the absolute value of 5?

What is the absolute value of -7 because it is +7?

200

A number that is multiplied by another number.

What is a factor? 

200

You deposit $45 into your bank account. What integer represents the change?

What is 45 or Positive 45?

200

If 2 pencils cost $1.00, how much do 4 pencils costs?

What is $2?

200

What is the product of -8 × 9 × (-2)?

What is 144?

200

Order these from least to greatest: -3, the absolute value of -8, -7, the absolute value of 2.

What is What is -7, -3, 2, 8? 

300

This is a mathematical phrase without an equal sign.

What is an expression?

300

The temperature was 8°F this morning. It increased by 5°F. What’s the new temperature?

What is 13 degrees Fahrenheit?

300

There are 9 cats, 3 dogs, and 6 rabbits. What is the ration of cats to rabbits? 


DAILY DOUBLE: Double your team points if you can simplify the ratio. 

What is 9:6?


DAILY DOUBLE: 9:6 simplified is 3:2

300

Solve: (−9)×5×2

What is -90?

300

Which is greater: the absolute value of -7 or the absolute value of 5?

What is the absolute value of -7 because it is positive 7. 

400

In 4x+3, the 4 is called this.

What is a coefficient? 

400

A plane was at 3,000 feet. It descended 1,200 feet. What is its new altitude?

What is 1,800ft.?

400

12:x=6:9 Find X

What is 18?

400

Solve: (−8)×(−9)×2×(−1)

What is -288?

400

Which is greater: negative absolute value of 9 or the absolute value of -6?


DAILY DOUBLE: Explain your answer.  

What is the absolute value of -6, because it is 6?


DAILY DOUBLE: The negative absolute value of 9 is -|9|=-9. 6 is bigger than -9. 

500

This describes the distance a number is from zero on the number line. 

What is the absolute value? 

500

Maria withdrew $60 and then deposited $25. What is the total change to her account?

What is -$35?

500

There are 5 red marbles for every 3 blue marbles. If there are 15 blue marbles, how many red marbles are there?

What is 25 red marbles?

500

You’re a spy on a mission! Your secret code requires solving this to unlock the treasure:

You have -8 energy bars, and your robot buddy gives you 9 more energy bars every hour for 4 hours.

What is your total energy bar change?


DAILY DOUBLE: All you have to do is solve. 

What is 28?


9 energy bars x 4 hours=36 (positive charge).

-8 energy bars + 36= 28


500

The temperature at night in Alaska dropped to -23°F. In Texas, it was 18°F.
How much warmer was it in Texas? Use absolute value to solve. 



What is |18-(-23)|=|41|=41