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6th Math Vocab
6th Grade Math Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Absolute Value | A number's distance from zero |
Composite | A number made of more than 2 factors |
Equivalent | Equal in value |
Exponential Notation | A number written with a base and an exponent |
Inequality | A mathematical sentence that shows the relationship between quantities that are not equal. |
integer | Negative and positive whole numbers including 0 |
Percent | Percent means parts per 100 |
Prime | A number made of only 2 factors |
Ratio | A comparison of two quantities by division |
Rational Numbers | A number that can be written as a fraction, without a denominator of 0 |
Reciprocal | Flipping the numerator and denominator of a fraction |
Unit Rate | A quantity that is one unit |
Area | The number of square units needed to cover a surface |
Nets | A two dimensional figure that can be folded to form a solid |
Polygon | An enclosed, many sided figure with straight lines |
Prism | Three dimensional figure made up identical ends and flat faces |
Surface Area | The sum of the areas of the faces of a 3D figure. |
Vertex | A corner or a point where lines meet |
Volume | The number of cubic units contained in a three-dimensional object |
(algebraic) expression | Numbers, symbols and/or operations groups together that show the value of something |
Base | A number that is raised to a power |
Equation | A number sentence that uses an equal sign |
Exponent | A number that indicates how many times the base is used as a factor |
Variable | A letter that takes the place of an unknown number |
Mean | The average of a set of numbers |
Median | The middle number when the numbers are arranged from least to greatest in a set of data |
Mode | The most repeated number |
Range | The difference between the greatest and the least value in a set of data. |