Caitlin's math exam vocab
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MinecraftNerd76 on June 10, 2012
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Mr Hyland's math exam vocabulary cards.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 angle | the space between two lines or planes that intersect |
| area | the number of square units needed to cover a flat surface |
| bar graph | a graph that uses horizontal or vertical bars to display data |
| complementary angles | Two angles whose sum is 90 degrees. |
| coordinates | Ordered pairs that identify points on a coordinate plane. (x,y) |
| cross multiplication | When 2 fractions are crossed multiplied. |
| cross products | the results of cross multiplying |
| decimal | a number in the decimal system |
| evaluate | place a value on |
| fraction | part of a whole |
| like terms | Expressions that contain the same variables to the same power |
| line graph | A graph that uses line segments to show changes that occur over time |
| lowest terms | a fraction that has been reduced completely |
| mean | average of numbers |
| median | the middle number |
| mode | the most frequent value of a random variable |
| order of operations | the order in which operations in an expression to be evaluated are carried out. 1. parentheses 2. exponets 3. multiplication and divison 4. addition and subtraction |
| percent | a proportion multiplied by 100 |
| perimeter | The distance around a shape |
| place value | The value of a digit based on its position within a number |
| probability | a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur |
| proper factor | all factors of a number, except for the number itself |
| proportion | is/of = part/whole |
| range | the number with the greater value minus the smaller value number |
| ratio | The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) or 5;3 or 5 to 3 |
| rectangular coordinate grid | A device for locating points in a plane using ordered pairs or coordinates |
| scientific notation | A method of writing or displaying numbers in terms of a decimal number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10. |
| simplify | Make simpler or easier or reduce in complxity or extent |
| standard notation | A number written without exponents: an integer or a decimal fraction. |
| supplementary angles | Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees |
| venn diagram | A diagram that uses circles to display elements of different sets. Overlapping circles show common elements. |
| verticle angles | Opposite angles of two intersecting lines |
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