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5th Grade Math Vocab
These words are from lists 3 and up.
Term | Definition |
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scale (of graph) | numbers along the side and/or bottom of graphs |
unit square | answer to an area problem |
area | inside of an object or how much area is covered |
perimeter | distance or total length around an object |
rhombus | quadrilateral where all 4 sides are the same length |
quadrilaterals | any polygon with exactly 4 sides |
formula | a set way to solve a math problem |
estimation | using what you know to find the best possible answer |
multiples | basically an answer to a multiplication fact |
prime | whole numbers that can only be created by multiplying 1 and the number |
composite | multiply to get a number with using more than 1 and the number |
sequence | things that occur in a special order |
reciprocal | the flip of a fraction |
equation | algebra problem with an equal sign |
equivalent fractions | fractions that look different but are the same amount |
mixed number | a fraction with a whole number |
improper fraction | bigger numerator than denominator |
decimal | same as a fraction, breaks 1 whole into many smaller units |
tenths | decimals equal to 10 units of a whole |
hundredths | decimals equal to 100 units of a whole |
pound | measure of mass equal to the weight of a small bottle of soda |
ounce | measure of mass equal to the weight of a single slice of bread |
conversion | to change |
table | a type of graph or list of numbers |
line plot | a way to keep track of data |
angle | space between 2 intersecting lines measured in degrees |
ray | a line that only goes 1 way |
endpoint | a point ends a line |
degrees | used to measure the space between an angle |
protractor | tool to measure angles |