Advanced STAR 6th GradeMath Vocabulary Words and Definitions

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Instructions: Introduce the word to the student. Review its definition. Work on about 3 words (one page) per week. Repeat as needed.Fill in the blanks of the sheet of paper.

1. Write the word2. Write the definition of the word3. Draw a picture or diagram using the word4. Write a sentence using the word5. You may use these words as spelling words if you choose

Record the words the student has mastered (Comments/Mastery)

Example:

Word: Algebraic expression Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: Algebraic expression

6+ (3+2)

Definition: A math phrase that can contain numbers, variables (like n or y) and operators (+,-,x,- ). 1+1 2n + 3 6+(3+2)Write A math phrase that can contain numbers, variables (liken or y) and operators (+, -, x, -).Sentence: The algebraic expression for the problem of the day was 2n + 3 is = to 3 + 2n. Comments/Mastery: Child understands this word/ remembers it well.

6th Grade Math Basic Vocabulary Page 1

Word: Algebraic expression Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A math phrase that can contain numbers, variables (like n or y) and operators (+,-,x,- ). 1+1 2n+3 6- (3+2)

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Word: Formula Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Numbers and symbols that showhow to work something out. Area = a, Length = 1, Width = w A = l(w)Write:

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Word: Function Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: What we do to numbers. Add,subtract, multiply, divide.Write:

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6th Grade Math Basic Vocabulary Page 2

Word: Generalization Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: When counting by 3 the answers will

alternate between even and odd numbers.Definition: Making an observation about a set of data that is always true. When countingfives starting with 5 the last number will always be 5 or 0. Write:

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Word: Pattern Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition:Things that are arranged followingrules --.--.--. (2 dashes, one dot)3,6,9,12 (start with three and add three eachtime)Write:

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Word: Interger Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition:A number with no factional part; awhole number. Can be negative or positive.Write:

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6th Grade Math Basic Vocabulary Page 3

Word: Mixed numeral Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition:A number that has a whole number and a fraction. 3 ½ Write:

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Word: Midpoint Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The point in the middle of somethingWrite:

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Word: Ray Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Write: A line with a start point but no end(it goes forever).Sentence:

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6th Grade Basic Math Vocabulary Page 4

Word: Sequence Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A list of numbers or objects in aspecial order. 2,4,6,8,10…. A sequence of even numbers.Write:

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Word: Conversion Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The action of changing a unit to a different unit of measure. ¾ to 75%Write:

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Word: Unit of Measure Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Units are grouped into systems suitable for use in the measurement of physical quantities; pounds, meters, liters quarts, inches, degrees etc.Write:

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Comments/Mastery:6th Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 5

Word: Prime number Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A number that only has two factors (numbers we multiply together to get an answer). 1 and itself. 2,3,5,7,11,13, 17Write:

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Word: Composite Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A number that has more than twofactors (numbers we multiply together toget an answer). 8 is composite because it has several factors: 1,2,4,8Write:

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Word: Exponent Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A small number written to the right and above another number. It tells youhow many times to multiply the number byitself. 43 4x4x4Write:

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Word: Dividend Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The amount you want to divide up12 – 4 = 3 12 is the dividendWrite:

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Word: Divisible Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: When a number can be divided by another number and the result is an exactwhole number. 20 is divisible by 5 (20 – 5 = 4). Write:

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Word: Divisor Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The number you divide by12 – 4 = 3 4 is the divisorWrite:

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6th Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 7

Word: Factor Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: 30 = 1x30, 2x15, 3x10, 5x6. 1,30,2,15,3,

10,5,6 are all factors of 30Definition: A number we multiply to get an answer. In 5 x 6 = 30 the factors are 5 and 6Or: all the numbers and their pairs that can be multiplied to get an answerWrite:

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Word: Quotient Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The answer in a division problem12 – 4+3 3 is the quotientWrite:

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Word: Product Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The answer to a multiplication problem. 2x9= 18 (18 is the product)Write:

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6th Grade Math Fraction Vocabulary Page 8

Word: Decimal Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Part of a whole, like a fraction or percent, but written as a number after a dot.1.5 = 1 ¼ .75 = ¾ Write:

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Word: Equivalent fractions Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Fractions which have the same value even though they look different.4/8 – 1/2Write:

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Word: Improper fraction Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: When the numerator(top) is big-ger than or the same as the denominator (bottom) 3/2Write:

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6th Grade Math Fraction Vocabulary Page 9

Word: Percent Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Part of a whole, like a fraction ordecimal, but written with a % sign.Half = 50% Quarter = 25%Write:

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Word: Simplify Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Reduce or bring the fraction to the lowers level, simplest form. 6/8 to 3/4Write:

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Word: Greatest common factor (GCD) Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The greatest number that is a factor of both. 25/50 25 is the greatest factor of both. 25-25 + 1 25- 50 = 2 or 1/2Write:

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6th Grade Math Data Vocabulary Page 10

Word: Data Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A collection of facts

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Word: Minimum value Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The smallest value in a set.5,7,3,12 The minimum value is 3.Write:

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Word: Maximum value Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The largest value in a set.5,12,7,3 12 is the maximum value.Write:

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6th Grade Math Data Vocabulary Page 11

Word: Mean Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The average of a set of numbers.Add them all up, then divide by how manynumbers there are.3,6,18,13 Add them = 40,Divide by 4 (number of numbers added) andthe mean is 10.Write:

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Word: Median Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The middle number in a set of numbers. First put the numbers in order, then find the one in the middle.1,6,8,9,12 The median is 8Write:

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Word: Mode Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: 2,5,8,5,4,6,5,4 The mode is 5

Definition: The number that appears themost often in a set of numbers.Write:

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Word: Average Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: 2,7,9 Add them = 18 Divide by 3 = 6

Average is 6Definition: The calculated central value of a set of numbers. Add them up, then divide byhow many numbers there are.Write:

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Word: Range Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: 5,8,9,14 Subtract 14-5 = 9 Range is 9

Definition: The difference between the high-est and lowest numbers in a set. Subtractthe lowest number from the highest.Write:

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Word: Quantitative data Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Measured by the amount or the number of something. Ex: There are 7 girls with red hair in their grandchildren. Write:

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Comments/Mastery:6th Grade Math Shape Vocabulary Page 13

Word: Concave Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A shape that has an indentation(a cave) in it.Write:

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Word: Convex Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A shape that has no indentation in it.Write:

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Word: Radius Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A line segment in a circle that goes from the center to the outer edge.Write:

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Word: Diameter Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A line segment that goes from the outer edge to outer edge of a circle passing through the center.Write:

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Word: Circumference Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The distance around the outsideof a circle (or any curvy shape)Write:

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Word: Vertex (plural vertices) Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A point where two or more straight lines meat; a corner.Write:

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Word: Ray Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A line with a start point but no end (it goes forever).Write:

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Word: Angle Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The amount of turn between two straight lines that have a common end point(vertex).Write:

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Word: Surface area Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The tot al area of the surface of a 3 dimensional object. The surface area of a cube is the area of each side added together.Write:

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6th Grade Math Shape Vocabulary Page 16

Word: Right rectangular prism Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: A 3 dimensional object which has6 sides that are rectangles.Write:

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Word: Two Dimensional Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Flat shapes as a rectangle, trianglepentagons, hexagon etc.Write:

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Word: Three dimensional Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: These shapes have space or volume such as cylinder, cone, prism, pyramid etc. Write:

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6th Grade Vocabulary Page 1

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