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Math Benchmark 1
Math Vocabulary Benchmark 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Base Ten | The position of a number; ones, tens, hundreds, etc. |
| Digit | Any of the numerals 0 to 9, especially when forming part of a number |
| Place Value | The value that a digit has based on its position in a number |
| Expanded Form | Writing a number to show the value of each digit |
| Division | The process of separating something into equal parts |
| Multiplication | The operation of repeated addition |
| Strategy | A careful plan to help solve a problem |
| Area Model | A multiplication strategy used to show partial products |
| Distributive Property | A multiplication strategy that breaks a part a number, multiplying them separately, and then adding them back together |
| Box Method | A strategy used to solve a multiplication problem |
| Equation | A mathematical statement using an equal sign |
| Rectangle Array | A rectangle that consists of rows and columns that have unequal amounts |
| Divisor | In a division problem, the number that is dividing into another number |
| Dividend | In a division problem, the number to be divided. |
| Quotient | The answer to a division problem. |
| Remainder | In a division problem, the amount that is left over. |
| Variable | A symbol that represents a number. |
| Multiplicative Comparison | A word problem that focuses on comparing two quantities asking, "How many times as many?" |
| Additive Comparison | A word problem that focuses on comparing two quantities asking, "How many more?" |
| Estimation | A logical adjustment to a number to make calculations easier. |
| Rounding | Changing a number to the nearest place value. |