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Grade 6 Math Vocab
Math Vocabulary (definitions) For Grade 6 Students
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Equation | a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =) |
| Equals Sign | the symbol =. |
| Variable | (of a quantity) able to assume different numerical values. |
| Solution | answer to a problem |
| Dependent Variable | a variable (often denoted by y ) whose value depends on that of another. |
| Independent Variable | a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another. (a variable that is alone) |
| Graph | a diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles. |
| Coordinate Point | a pair of numbers that define its exact location on a two-dimensional plane. The coordinates of a given point represent how far along each axis the point is located. |